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Eagles News: ESPN projects a free agent signing

SEATTLE, WA - OCTOBER 20: Boye Mafe #53 of the Seattle Seahawks lines up before the snap during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at Lumen Field on October 20, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Eagles Question of the Day:​

Would you ideally rather the Eagles 1) re-sign Jaelan Phillips or 2) add a new edge rusher via free agency or trade? Head over to The Feed and weigh in with your answer and explanation!

Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links …

2026 NFL free agency: Projecting one signing for every team – ESPN
Edge Boye Mafe (SEA). The Eagles could use more help on the edge to rotate with Nolan Smith Jr. and Jalyx Hunt, and Mafe had an outstanding season for the Super Bowl champions in 2025. Although Mafe had only two sacks, he added 33 pressures. His 18.7% pass rush win rate was eighth among edge rushers and his 11.4% pressure rate was 17th. Mafe is quick and still in his prime, turning 28 in late November.

Eagles Film Review: Jaelen Phillips is a classic “want to keep, but may be hard to keep” free agent – BGN
Jaelan Phillips enters free agency as one of the most important defensive decisions facing the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason. He played all 17 games (for the Dolphins and Eagles) and fit cleanly into Vic Fangio’s edge structure as a genuine three-down defender. The difficulty is that players with this combination of age, pressure rate, and scheme versatility rarely become come cheap.

Three trades that make sense for the Eagles, non-A.J. Brown edition – PhillyVoice
McKee is certainly a lot cheaper than Murray. McKee would cost his new team a little over $1 million in 2026, while Murray would cost almost $40 million. Of course, because of that (and because we already know what Murray is, or maybe better stated, isn’t), McKee should cost more in trade capital. The Jets are loaded with early picks the next two years. They have four of the top 44 picks in the 2026 draft — 2, 16, 33, and 44. They do not have a third-round pick, because, well, the Eagles own that from the Haason Reddick trade. They are also loaded up with 2027 draft capital, with three picks in the first round. Projected compensation: A 2027 third-round pick that can become a second-round pick if McKee plays at least 67 percent of the regular season snaps and the Jets make the playoffs. That way, if McKee leads them to the playoffs, snapping a league worst 15-year playoff drought, a second-round pick will be well worth it. If he doesn’t the Eagles will at be assured of at least a pick in roughly the top half of the third round.

The Eagles are assessing A.J. Brown’s trade market. Just don’t expect Howie Roseman to give him away. – Inquirer
And that is why a decision on Brown will seemingly be made sooner — as in the next 10 days ahead of the official start of the “legal tampering” period on March 9 — rather than later. At least that’s the sense sources close to several Eagles with uncertain futures have gotten from their conversations with the team this week. Roseman should be compelled to make a decision in the immediate future. Moving or keeping Brown impacts almost every other personnel decision he will make this offseason in terms of free agency, contract extensions and the draft. It’s not an imperative, but waiting would make putting the roster puzzle together more difficult.

Report: A.J. Brown’s agent has met with teams amid Eagles trade rumors – EaglesWire
No, she hasn’t reported that a trade is imminent. The tone of the update suggests the chatter isn’t entirely fabricated either. It appears Brown’s agent, Jimmy Sexton, is meeting with teams in an attempt to gauge interest in the star wide receiver.

Former Sean Mannion colleagues not surprised by his meteoric rise – NBCSP
Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst was hoping his team would be able to hold on to Sean Mannion for more than just a couple seasons. But he saw this meteoric rise coming. “Not shocked that it’s happened that fast, because the way he works,” Gutekunst said at the NFL combine this week. “He’s a tireless worker, exceptionally bright. “You know, usually when you bring in a young, really talented coach, you’re kind of hoping to have him for a number of years, and that’s unfortunate for us. But he’s going to do a great job. He has the ability to see the game through a quarterback’s eyes because of his playing career, coming from a coaching family. And there’s just a lot to like there.” The Eagles obviously thought there was a lot to like about Mannion too. After an exhaustive search for their offensive coordinator that included 17 candidates and seven second interviews, the Eagles decided to hire the 33-year-old Mannion, who has been coaching for just two seasons.

How outside zone (and a dry-erase board) addresses a pressing question for the Eagles – The Athletic
Which brings us back to the main question of this story — and the caveats that help answer it. Two offensive-minded coaches with head-coaching experience countered with essentially the same question: Well, how outside do you intend to run? Think of the blockers as landmarks. A zone run can be aimed at the guard. The tackle. The tight end. The second tight end. Each target can be tailored to the defensive front you are attacking. However, if you truly intend to run outside zone, one said, you are typically targeting the tight end lined up farthest outside. (Caveat! This is also a target for teams to call an inside run effectively.) The Eagles have already reached a notable crossroads. Their main tight ends in 2025 — Dallas Goedert, Grant Calcaterra and Kylen Granson — each had struggles as run blockers. Roseman admitted to reporters in a roundtable ahead of the combine that the Eagles “needed a more diverse skill set at that position.”

Dallas Cowboys free agency: George Pickens receives the franchise tag – Blogging The Boys
The franchise tag value for wide receivers in 2026 is approximately $28M, and the franchise tag value is fully guaranteed. This means that Pickens is set to count ~$28M against the Cowboys’ 2026 salary cap at the moment. As is always the case, that number (whatever it officially winds up being) can be massaged and toyed with should the team reach a long-term deal with Pickens. Prominent members of the Cowboys like Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb have advocated for the team to get a long-term deal done here, but doing things like that in a smooth and non-dramatic manner has not exactly been this front office’s forte in recent memory. There is also the ongoing situation with kicker Brandon Aubrey. Dallas had until March 3rd to formally place the tag on Pickens or else he would have become an unrestricted free agent, so this is no real shock. It is a part of the process and now we will wait to see what the next turn in it is.

Commanders Trade Bait – Players Who Could be Moved This Offseason – Hogs Haven
Frankie Luvu. Luvu had a career year in 2024 (his first season with the Commanders) collecting 99 total tackles, 12 for a loss, eight sacks, one forced fumble and an interception on his way to being named as a second team All-Pro. He came back down to earth in 2025, where he split time between EDGE and off-the-ball linebacker. He is in the final year of a three-year deal he signed in 2024 and carries an $11 million dollar cap hit. Why he could be a trade candidate: Although he’s been mentioned by Daronte Jones as a chess piece that can be moved around the defense, he’s also a guy who could be stuck without a true position. He lacks the speed and coverage skills necessary to be an effective off-the-ball linebacker in a base 3-4, and he’s not an outside linebcker who can consistently line up on the outside and rush the passer and set the edge. Potential trade compensation: mid-round pick.

NFLPA survey: MetLife Stadium home field gets an F- grade from players – Big Blue View
MetLife Stadium got an F- grade from players in the ‘home game field’ category of the NFL Players Association 2026 report cards, an annual survey grading franchises from A+ to F- in a variety of categories. The New York Giants as an organization finished 25th overall. The Miami Dolphins were No. 1, and the Pittsburgh Steelers were last among the league’s 32 franchises. The 2026 survey was the fourth annual. The first three were made public on the NFLPA website. The NFLPA did not post the results this year due to a grievance filed by the league. Nonetheless, ESPN obtained the report card results.

NFL Combine 2026: What’s your favorite position to watch in drills? – SB Nation
Welcome to NFL Combine week, everyone. If you are a football fan, and also like watching feats of athleticism that will blow your socks off from some of the largest human beings in existence, this is the week for you. During a draft season that can sometimes drag on and on at a snail’s pace all the way up to the actual event, the combine and pro days really help make it speed by. This is also the first event where we can start ingesting new data about the draft class and those invited. We’ve watched the film and grinded the tape, but now is the week in which coaches, scouts, and fans can start putting quantifiable data up against what they’ve been watching.

2026 NFL combine stock up/stock down, Day 1: Sonny Styles electrifies – NFL.com
The first night of workouts at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is in the books, with the defensive linemen and linebackers taking center stage on Thursday. Many of those who partook in the events at Lucas Oil Stadium wowed scouts with their speed in the 40-yard dash, their agility in drills and their explosiveness in the broad and vertical jumps. Some exceeded expectations, causing their draft stock to rise; others displayed flaws in their speed and/or athleticism (or chose not to perform), hurting their chances of being selected on Day 1 or Day 2 when the draft begins in Pittsburgh (April 23-25). Below I’ve listed five players who undoubtedly impressed the league’s personnel decision-makers with their on-field performance. I also list three players who could use a strong effort at their school’s pro day to leave the most favorable impression possible before the draft.

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Eagles News: Sean Mannion is well-liked and respected around the NFL

Oct 19, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Eagles Question of the Day:​

Rank these outcomes in order of most likely to least likely: 1) Sean Mannion is a head coach in 2027, 2) Sean Mannion is fired during or after the 2026 season, 3) Sean Mannion returns as the Eagles’ offensive coordinator in 2027. Head over to The Feed and weigh in with your answer and explanation!

Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links …

15 Eagles leftovers from the 2026 NFL Combine – NBCSP
The one thing I really learned in Indianapolis is how well-liked and respected Mannion is around the league. I asked just about every coach I ran into about the Eagles’ new OC. Several of them admitted they have no idea how things are going to work out for Mannion in Philly but I didn’t find one person to say a bad word about him all week — on or off the record.

Eagles’ salary cap will go up by $22M in 2026 – BGN
The Eagles have always been really impressive with how they’ve managed the roster and the salary cap, and all the special loop holes they use in order to both pay their players well and stay under the cap. In the midst of the NFL Combine, the league informed teams that the salary cap will be $301.2 million for the 2026 season, up $22 million from last year.

George Pickens franchise tag, explained: What ‘non-exclusive’ means for Dallas Cowboys – Blogging The Boys
What is different and interesting about this Pickens situation is that none of Prescott, Lamb, and/or Parsons had the opportunity to negotiate with other teams like Pickens does (obviously Parsons did at the end when Dallas gave him permission to seek a trade, the one that eventually wound up happening). In this Pickens situation, his representation can literally (at least in broad daylight as opposed to in the shadows of NFL negotiations) figure out what the market thinks he is worth. That works to the Cowboys’ advantage if it is low, and if it is too high beyond their reach then they have a protection in place as noted. Win-win.

Jerry Jones sees Cowboys being bigger spenders in free agency – ESPN
“I would bet that we will spend more money in free agency than we have,” Jones said. To do so, the Cowboys will first have to create salary cap room. Well over the $301.2 million cap that was set Friday, they will restructure the contracts of quarterback Dak Prescott, wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and left guard Tyler Smith, which will create $66 million of room. Jones said the Cowboys will rework the contracts of defensive tackles Kenny Clark, Quinnen Williams and Osa Odighizuwa, who are scheduled to count around $63 million against the cap. With Clark and Williams, the Cowboys can look to add voidable years to their contracts then restructure that way. “I want you to know that the only way to push more [out] is for me to go borrow some of my future, OK?” Jones said. “Expect me to go borrow some of my future.”

Update: NFL salary cap set at $301.2 million in 2026; Washington Commanders currently have 5th-most cap space – Hogs Haven
Update: The NFL officially set the 2026-27 salary cap at $301.2 million, up $22 million from last season. Over the Cap currently projects Commanders available cap at $71.284m, the 5th-most in the NFL.

NY Giants rumors: Team looking at top RBs at NFL combine and free agency – Big Blue View
Here, of course, we’re interested in the New York Giants and what they’ll be doing over the coming weeks and months. And on that note, Jordan Raanan of ESPN reported that word around the Combine is that the Giants are looking seriously at the top running backs on the market. Not just the likes of Jeremiyah Love of Notre Dame, who might be the best player in the 2026 draft, but top free agents like Kenneth Walker and Travs Etienne. Raanan states that the team’s focus seems to be “becoming a more physical run-heavy team.”

2026 NFL combine: Oregon’s Kenyon Sadiq runs fastest 40 by tight end since at least 2003 – NFL.com
Oregon’s Kenyon Sadiq ran the fastest 40-yard dash of any tight end at the NFL Scouting Combine since at least 2003, posting a blazing time of 4.39 seconds on Friday. Sadiq’s official time bested the previous mark of 4.40 seconds, set by Vernon Davis in 2006 and tied by Dorin Dickerson in 2010. The 6-foot-3 1/8, 241-pound Sadiq was expected to be a standout during the workout portion of the event, and he started the night with a broad jump of 11-1. It was the highest mark of the 2026 combine among tight ends before Vanderbilt’s Eli Stowers topped it a few minutes later with a jump of 11-3.

Sonny Styles is having a LEGENDARY NFL Combine – SB Nation
Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles isn’t just having a great combine by 2026 standards — he’s in the process of having one of the greatest outings of all time. Largely seen as “the other Ohio State linebacker” next to pass rusher Arvell Reese, Styles projects to be a jack-of-all-trades defensive player in the NFL, with Fred Warner being his high-end draft comp, and his bottom end being a productive yet unremarkable player. After one day in Indianapolis, the results are trending more towards that Warner comparison, and teams are being blown away. Already boasting ideal size at 6’5, 244 pounds, Styles is matching that frame with eye-boggling athleticism.

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Nick Sirianni earns high grade in latest NFLPA report card

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 11: Head coach Nick Sirianni of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on before the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on January 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The NFL recently won a grievance against the NFLPA report card, and while the union is still allowed to conduct their annual survey, the results are not allowed to be revealed to the public. It seemed like a hollow (and petty) victory at the time, and has been only proven to be, with Kalyn Kahler of ESPN getting ahold of the latest results, anyway.

Here are the final grades for the 2025 Philadelphia Eagles:

Treatment of Families: C+
Home Game Field: A
Food/Dining Area: A
Nutritionist/Dietician: B+
Locker Room: D
Training Room: B-
Training Staff: A
Weight Room: A-
Strength Coaches: A-
Position Coaches: A-
Offensive Coordinator: C+
Defensive Coordinator: A+
Special Teams Coordinator: A
Team Travel: F
Head Coach: A
General Manager: B
Team Ownership: B

Some notables​

• Head coach Nick Sirianni graded higher than both owner Jeffrey Lurie and GM Howie Roseman — for someone considered on the hot seat every season, the players continue to support Sirianni.
• It’s interesting that the head coach, defensive coordinator (Vic Fangio), and special teams coordinator (Michael Clay) all received A’s for their jobs last season, and yet the offensive coordinator (Kevin Patullo) — who everyone said was not the problem — was only given a C for his job.
• It’s encouraging that most of the other staff and coaches graded out as A’s. They’ve embraced a family environment around the organization and have put the best-of-the-best in positions to help the players. It’s also nice that the players like the people they’re working with and for everyday.
• No wonder the Eagles play so well on the road… they’re harnessing ire from the travel conditions to get to their destination and are playing mad from the onset. That’s something that should be easily fixed, and it’s showed up as an issue enough years in a row that Lurie and Co. should really do something about it — maybe he could use some of that minority stake money he got last year to reinvest in some of the team’s amenities.
• Speaking of amenities, the Eagles locker room received the second-lowest grade among all categories, and is the product of an aging building and few upgrades in recent years. Some other teams, like the Cardinals and Texans, who had received poor marks in the report card are now set to break ground on some new facilities in the coming years — the Eagles should be next.
• Overall the grades are encouraging about the trajectory of the organization and the vibes inside the building. Players are generally happy to go to work, and like and trust the people in charge of helping them. Heading into free agency, this report card at least won’t hurt the chances that guys want to sign with Philadelphia and commit to this team.

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Eagles are expected to prioritize re-signing internal players this offseason

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 11: Jalen Carter #98 and Jaelan Phillips #50 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrate after a sack against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images

After a week at the NFL Combine, teams have a better idea of their approach to roster building over the coming months. As for the Eagles, while A.J. Brown was the main talking point, it looks like Howie Roseman is currently focusing his efforts on keeping Jaelan Phillips, and others, in Philadelphia. The Eagles are prioritizing internal options over looking elsewhere this offseason, according to a report by Jeremy Fowler.

“The Eagles could look in-house for free agent splashes. They will attempt to re-sign Jaelan Phillips, who proved an ideal fit for the defense. They could also extend the contracts of defensive tackles Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter.’

Roseman admitted ahead of the combine that the Eagles might not be as flashy in free agency as they’ve been in the past, and that their exciting moves will likely come from bringing back players that they drafted or already had in-house. That would line up with making moves to re-sign Phillips, who will assuredly be in high demand this offseason.

The Eagles have already picked up Jordan Davis’ fifth-year option, which will cost the team $12.9 million in 2026. Davis has done everything the team has asked of him, especially the past two seasons, as he committed to his health and fitness. He dropped over 26 pounds between the 2024 and 2025 seasons, and he was able to stay on the field for considerably more snaps last year as a result.

As for Jalen Carter, the team would without question pick up his fifth-year option for 2027. He’s set to play under the final year of his rookie contract in 2026, which would cost the team $1.145 million with a $6.9 million cap hit. Should the team have Carter play on the fifth-year option in 2027, he would earn $27.127 million guaranteed based on the latest franchise tag figures. Signing Carter now, will almost assuredly save the Eagles money when factoring in how the cost of the position grows every year — plus it creates a good relationship with a player the team will want to stick around for the long term.

Davis and Carter have continued the dominant dynamic they established together at Georgia, and have become two of the league’s most elite defensive tackles. Not only are they hugely impactful on defense, but both stepped up in big moments on special teams and each earned an NFC Special Team Player of the Week honor in 2025. There’s little doubt that when Howie Roseman talks about the defense getting expensive over the next couple of years, he’s including Davis and Carter in that group.

Getting all these contracts sorted out this year will allow the team to figure things out for their edge rushers and secondary players coming up for new deals in the next couple of years.

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[Philadelphia Eagles]

Eagles to add former Philly QB to coaching staff

PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 11: Jerrod Johnson #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles in action against the Baltimore Ravens during their pre season game on August 11, 2011 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) | Getty Images

After interviewing for the Eagles OC job, and being one of seven candidates who were brought in for a second interview, former QB Jerrod Johnson will instead join the coaching staff in Philly in another role, per multiple reports.

Former #Texans QB coach Jerrod Johnson is joining the #Eagles’ coaching staff, source says. Johnson and Houston mutually parted ways so he could seek other opportunities. He heads to Philly to work alongside HC Nick Sirianni and new OC Sean Mannion. pic.twitter.com/vNLC4ypfgW

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 1, 2026

As I wrote back in January, Johnson has several ties to the Eagles and to head coach Nick Sirianni:

“Johnson has been around both Philadelphia and Nick Sirianni over the course of his career. He was a former college QB who signed with the Eagles in 2011 as an undrafted free agent. He only spent about a month with the team before ultimately being released ahead of roster cuts. Johnson spent the next five years bouncing around to various teams before making the move to the coaching ranks.

He ended up on Sirianni’s offensive staff in Indianapolis for the 2020 season, and worked his way up to QB coach with the Texans for the past three seasons. Houston QB C.J. Stroud has struggled at times, but has also been absolutely electric.“

Johnson has interviewed several times for the OC job in Philly, including back in 2024 when Kellen Moore was hired, and perhaps getting his foot in the door through a different position is his best option. There are few things Howie Roseman loves more than coaches and players with connections to the team and city, and Johnson being so committed to getting back to Philly is an encouraging sign.

The latest addition will join several new faces around the facility, but in addition to Sirianni, Johnson also has connection to new OL coach Chris Kuper, with the pair working together in Minnesota for the 2022 season — just one season after new OC Sean Mannion played for the Vikings.

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Eagles re-sign Graham (not BG)

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 24: Ta'Quon Graham #95 of the Atlanta Falcons runs out of the tunnel prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 24, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Philadelphia Eagles re-signed Graham!

No, not Brandon Graham.

BG has said he’s willing to play for the Birds in 2026, however, if Howie Roseman will have him.

The Eagles are instead re-signing defensive lineman Ta’Quon Graham, according to an official team announcement.

Graham originally signed to Philly’s practice squad during the 2025 NFL season. Here’s what we wrote back in November:

Graham was a fifth-round pick (No. 148 overall) out of Texas by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2021 NFL Draft. He’s made 16 starts in 51 career games played. During that span, Graham has logged 88 tackles, 13 quarterback hits, five TFLs, one sack, and one forced fumble. […] Perhaps injuries have taken a toll on Graham. The Falcons seem to think so. But not a bad player for the Eagles to add to the practice squad for some more interior defensive line depth.

At the time, we also noted that Falcons fans were a little surprised that Atlanta cut him.

Graham never ended up appearing in a game for the Eagles and his practice squad contract expired at the conclusion of the 2025 season. Teams normally sign most of their practice squad players to future contracts right after their season ends in order to have them around on their offseason roster. That wasn’t the immediately the case with Graham. Perhaps he was interested in going elsewhere but nothing else materialized.

In any case, Graham is back and he’ll spend the offseason trying to make the Eagles’ active roster for the 2026 season.

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Eagles Free Agency Tracker: Rumors, Reports, and Signings

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 11: General manager Howie Roseman of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on before the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on January 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images

NFL free agency will officially get underway on March 11, but the Eagles aren’t waiting around to make moves to start building their 2026 roster.

After a disappointing end to the 2025 season, the Eagles had 20 players set to be free agents. Howie Roseman has been known to do bring guys back before they hit the market, but he’ll have some tough decisions to make this season as the salary cap and the future cost of a young, dominant defense are front of mind.

The team did get some good news along the OL, with Lane Johnson confirming that he’ll return for his 14th season, and reports that Landon Dickerson is expected to come back, as well — this after both had reportedly considered retirement this offseason. As Roseman and Co. start filling positions of need, having Johnson and Dickerson back will give them a lesser need to stack experienced lineman and allow them to turn to the draft for players to develop under the All-Pro and Pro Bowlers up front.

There’s still plenty of work to be done to build Philadelphia’s roster. Among the 20 players hitting free agency, the Eagles could lose three of their four tight ends, their punter, and two starting safeties.

Here are some of the reports and rumors going around about Howie’s moves, and be sure to check back for updates:

Latest rumors and reports​

• If the Eagles do move on from A.J. Brown, Matthew Berry of NBC Sports suggests that Bucs veteran Mike Evans could be someone the team brings to Philly.
• Rumors out of the NFL Combine suggest that Dallas Goedert will definitely NOT be returning to Philadelphia is 2026.
• The Eagles are reportedly among several teams keeping an eye on Maxx Crosby’s availability and what the Raiders might be looking for in a trade with the star defender.
• Despite his up-coming availability, the Eagles aren’t reportedly interested in a reunion with Super Bowl winning RG Mekhi Becton.
• The Eagles might consider trading quarterback Tanner McKee, who is considered an interesting option for the Jets, who have recently hired Frank Reich as their OC.

Confirmed signings​

• March 2: Eagles re-signed former practice squad defensive lineman Ta’Quon Graham.

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[Philadelphia Eagles]

Latest report claims Eagles are still interested in re-signing Dallas Goedert

Dec 14, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (88) walks off the field after win against the Las Vegas Raiders at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

As much as everyone is focused on A.J. Brown and his future in Philadelphia, there seems like a heightened sense of urgency for the Eagles to figure out if tight end Dallas Goedert could still be part of their plans for 2026 and beyond. Despite rumors from the NFL Combine suggesting Goedert will “definitely” be gone in free agency, the latest reports suggest that Howie Roseman is actively trying to bring the veteran tight end back.

NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo reported that the team is trying to re-sign Goedert, and that both sides will have more discussions about the future in the coming days. One interesting bit Garafolo included was how other uncertain roster moves are affecting the team’s salary cap decisions.

“With less than a week to the start of the negotiating window, #Eagles TE Dallas Goedert is positioned to hit free agency for the first time in his career. Sources say the team has expressed interested in re-signing him and the sides will continue talking in the coming days.

However, Howie Roseman has a few balls in the air (e.g. A.J. Brown) that are affecting budgeting for his pending free agents. There are some moving parts that could change on a few fronts in the next few days.”

At this point, it seems like the Eagles want Goedert back, but know that he expects to be paid like one of the league’s top tight ends — whether they’re able to do that seems to be the sticking point. Another report out on Tuesday said that the Eagles are also looking into Browns tight end David Njoku, who is hitting free agency this offseason, so the team is at least exploring all options, even if re-signing Goedert is Plan A.

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[Philadelphia Eagles]

Eagles “have interest” in TE David Njoku, per report

Oct 13, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay Jr. (2) and safety Reed Blankenship (32) during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

It seems like the closer to free agency we get, the less likely it is that Dallas Goedert returns to Philadelphia next season. Losing the tight end will have a big impact on the Eagles offense, but a new report by Elliot Shorr-Parks suggests that the team has their eyes on another one of the league’s top tight ends: David Njoku.

The Eagles have interest in David Njoku, per league sources

Would be a signing that gives them one of the best athletes in the league at the position and finally gives Njoku an elite, consistent QB to play with for the first time in his career

Something to keep an eye on

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— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) March 3, 2026

Njoku penned his goodbye to Cleveland a month ago, as he made it clear he would be looking for opportunities elsewhere in free agency, and he should have a pretty good market. The TE spent nine years with the Browns, earned one Pro Bowl, and recorded 384 total catches for 4,062 yards and 34 touchdowns. He averaged 10.6 yards per catch, which is just slightly less than Goedert in Philly, and is still a good indicator on how well he can move the sticks — something Eagles QB Jalen Hurts relied on Goedert for over the years.

The tight end agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Browns in 2022 worth $56.75 million, including $28 million guaranteed. For comparison, Goedert signed a four-year deal with the Eagles in 2021 worth $57 million, and played for the team in 2025 on a one-year, $10 million contract. Njoku is one year older than Goedert, and would likely be a cheaper option than what Goedert is looking for with his next deal.

The Browns and Eagles had two joint practices ahead of the 2025 season, so Philadelphia’s coaching staff was able to get some extra evaluation on Njoku than some other teams who may also be interested in bringing in the tight end.

What do you think? Should the Eagles try and bring in David Njoku to replace Dallas Goedert? Let us know in the comments.

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[Philadelphia Eagles]

Eagles Film Review: The other notable free agents

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 11: Fred Johnson #74 of the Philadelphia Eagles exits the field during an NFL wild card playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on January 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images

This series breaks down the Eagles’ key free agents through the lens of the 2025 season. I will get into what the film showed, how each player fits the scheme, and whether I want them to return. If I include cap numbers in the summary, they are from Spotrac, and all data is via SumerSports. As always, I’ll use film clips to support my work. I’ll be releasing a video breakdown on Patreon, too.

Previously in this series: Reed Blankenship | Jaelen Phillips | Dallas Goedert | Nakobe Dean

This article is a little different, as I’m going to quickly touch on some of the interesting remaining free agents, rather than focusing in-depth on each player. I’ll keep it short and sweet!

Fred Johnson​

Johnson is the priority among the Eagles’ pending offensive line free agents, and it’s not particularly close for me. He handled nearly 600 total snaps, allowed just one sack, and earned the staff’s trust operating on both sides, which is exactly what you want from a swing tackle.

If another team convinces itself that he is a starter and pays him accordingly, matching that number for a player projected as a backup becomes a poor use of cap space. He is a high-end swing tackle, not a franchise tackle, and the contract has to reflect that distinction.

Verdict: Keep him if the price reflects his actual role. Walk away if someone pays starter money.

Brett Toth​

Toth doesn’t bring upside, but he brings something offensive line coaches consistently value: versatility. He logged meaningful snaps at both guard and center and held up reasonably well when called upon. He grades out ahead of Matt Pryor for me, specifically because of his center flexibility and steadier play.

There are real limitations in pass protection, and his ceiling is what it is. He should never be the reason the Eagles pass on a drafted interior lineman. But as a low-cost insurance policy who can play multiple spots without the offense completely falling apart, he fits the profile, especially with concerns over Cam Jurgens’ health still.

Verdict: Ideal cheap interior backup. Only back at the right price.

Matt Pryor​

Pryor is the most expendable of the three. His snap count was limited, and he played less than I thought he might. I had some hopes for him, but he wasn’t really called upon. Veteran experience and multi-position history give him some residual value, but not enough to make him a meaningful retention target.

Verdict: Minimum deal only, and only after the draft picture is settled. I’m happy to let him walk.

Jahan Dotson​

I was so disappointed in Dotson’s film last year. I get the lack of volume, but he just didn’t play well. His target rate stayed low, blocking value was minimal, and by the end of the season, he was losing snaps to undrafted rookie Darius Cooper, who plays harder than he does. The underlying talent is real, and a different offense with a higher target share and cleaner role definition may get more out of him. But his film doesn’t make a compelling case for extending him, regardless of what happens with A.J. Brown.

Verdict: Clean break makes sense for both sides.

Grant Calcaterra​

I feel bad for Calcaterra. Last year was not his fault. When deployed off the line as a move piece or big slot, he showed usable receiving skills and functional pass-game value. The problem is that the Eagles used him in a role that amplified his biggest weakness: in-line blocking. When asked to function as a traditional TE2, the run game suffered. The usage, more than the player, was the core issue.

There is a narrow path where a return makes sense, specifically if Dallas Goedert departs and the staff fully commits to using Calcaterra as a receiving-only move tight end. Outside of that specific scenario, starting fresh is the cleaner option.

Verdict: Slim outside chance of return if the tight end room is completely rebuilt and the role is clearly defined. But, he’s probably a bad scheme fit, so I expect him to go.

Kylen Granson​

Granson has the movement ability to function in lighter receiving roles in space and in a different offense, with an actual slot or H-back plan built around him, he might look OK. Instead, he was repeatedly deployed in run-blocking situations that exposed his limitations, and he never looked good. I have been sharply critical of how the entire tight end position group was constructed and used (and I think Howie Roseman admitted this last week), and Granson was caught in the middle of that broader failure.

Verdict: I would be stunned if he’s back!

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[Philadelphia Eagles]

Eagles News: Philadelphia searching for “Quinnen Williams-type” compensation from an A.J. Brown trade

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 23: A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs the ball while under pressure by Shavon Revel Jr. #34 of the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter of a game at AT&T Stadium on November 23, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Eagles Question of the Day:​

Let’s say the Eagles get a huge haul in an A.J. Brown trade. What do you want them to do with it? Draft players? Trade for veterans? Head over to The Feed and weigh in with your answer and explanation!

Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links …

A.J. Brown trade talks: Eagles want first-rounder and more for WR in ‘Quinnen Williams-type deal’ – NFL.com
A.J. Brown’s future in Philadelphia remains in the balance as we spearhead toward the start of free agency next week. Teams are making offers for the receiver, but they haven’t reached the point where the Eagles would make a move, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported Wednesday on Good Morning Football, per sources informed of the situation. Garafolo noted that Philly is looking for a “Quinnen Williams-type deal” in exchange for Brown — a first-round pick and a second-round sweetener. At the trade deadline, the New York Jets traded Williams to Dallas for a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 first-rounder and defensive tackle Mazi Smith.

NFL free agent and trade rumors for Chiefs, Broncos, Eagles, Raiders, and more – SB Nation
Another big name that has surfaced in potential trade scenarios is Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown. And similar to Crosby, it would see that his current team is seeking a lot in any potential deal. In addition to her reporting on Crosby on Wednesday morning, Russini addressed the potential asking price for the wide receiver in a potential trade. While Russini did not offer the same kind of specifics as she did with Crosby, she noted that the asking price not only remains “high,” but that it dates back to last season, giving credence to rumors that Brown might have been on the trade block dating back to a year ago. While several teams are interested in his services, the Patriots seem to be at the front of the field. New England head coach Mike Vrabel spoke fondly of Brown during the NFL Combine, adding more fuel to that particular fire.

If I were Howie Roseman: A blueprint to Eagles’ offseason, from A.J. Brown to Jalen Carter – The Athletic
Try to convince A.J. Brown to stay. If that doesn’t work, trade Brown and target a late first-round pick by attaching a mid-round pick to Brown. Start with this: If I were Howie Roseman, I would want to keep Brown in 2026 because he’s one of the best receivers in the NFL and their chances of winning are greater with him than without him. But even a mock offseason must deal in reality, and a change appears on the table. I’d target a late first-round pick and add a mid-round sweetener, if needed. This could be realistic with the New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens bidding for Brown, who would be the best receiver changing teams. The price here is Brown and the Eagles’ fourth-round pick to New England for No. 31, with the sweetener bringing the value of this down to the equivalent of an early second-round pick.

A look at Eagles salary cap situation ahead of 2026 free agency – NBCSP
Because we can’t go more than 30 seconds without talking about A.J. Brown, let’s quickly get into some of the cap ramifications of a trade. The trade looks very different from a cap perspective if it happens before or after June 1. Here’s how a Brown trade would affect the Eagles’ cap situation: Pre-June 1: Increases his cap charge by over $20 million, leaving a dead cap hit of $43,448,704 in 2026. Post-June 1: Saves $7.04 million in cap space, leaving a dead cap charge of $16,353,498 in 2026; the rest of the dead cap would hit in 2027. While a trade before the summer isn’t impossible, the cap ramifications make it at least a somewhat prohibitive. Because of that, a team would have to really wow the Eagles with an offer to make taking on that dead cap chunk in 2026 worth it.

Your Eagles guide to free agency, Part I: What changes and new faces are coming on offense? – Inquirer
Why start here? Well, it’s the obvious place to start, because the entire offseason approach sort of revolves around what happens with A.J. Brown. Will the Eagles trade him or keep him? They’re certainly going to listen to offers, and it’s likely a resolution comes sooner than later given how the move could shape the rest of the Eagles’ offseason. With or without Brown, though, the Eagles need reinforcements at wide receiver. They’re losing Jahan Dotson in free agency and need a WR3 (or WR2, depending on Brown). It’s a position the Eagles likely will add talent to during the draft, but there are options in free agency, too. Romeo Doubs: The fit is obvious. Doubs, who turns 26 next month, was with Mannion in Green Bay, where last season he caught 55 passes for 724 yards and six touchdowns. He’s a good route runner who has produced in each of his first four NFL seasons since the Packers drafted him 132nd overall out of Nevada in 2022. It is not a loaded class, which means Doubs could be pricier than he normally would be.

Latest report claims Eagles are still interested in re-signing Dallas Goedert – BGN
As much as everyone is focused on A.J. Brown and his future in Philadelphia, there seems like a heightened sense of urgency for the Eagles to figure out if tight end Dallas Goedert could still be part of their plans for 2026 and beyond. Despite rumors from the NFL Combine suggesting Goedert will “definitely” be gone in free agency, the latest reports suggest that Howie Roseman is actively trying to bring the veteran tight end back. NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo reported that the team is trying to re-sign Goedert, and that both sides will have more discussions about the future in the coming days. One interesting bit Garafolo included was how other uncertain roster moves are affecting the team’s salary cap decisions.

Mailbag: Should the Eagles have interest in Maxx Crosby? Trey Hendrickson? – PhillyVoice
If Jaelan Phillips signs something like a three-year deal worth $60 million, with the way the Eagles structure contracts he’ll only count on their cap for somewhere around $5 million in 2026. That’s where I’d project him. If he costs less, great. The Eagles can certainly do it if they want to make him a priority, and they can even inch above $20 million a bit if they really want to. It’s just a matter of whether some other team out there desperate for help on the edge makes him an insane offer not worth matching. If I’m the Eagles, I’m trying to figure out what I think the line between a third- and fourth-round compensatory pick would be for losing Phillips. That’s not a perfect science, because 2026 snap count percentage factors in there. That number is probably around $24-$25 million per year. If he were to get an offer higher than that, it’s a very easy decision to walk away, obviously. But if it inches up to, saaaayyy, $22 million or so, I’d probably just pay him.

2026 NFL free agency: Ranking the top 100 players available – ESPN
3) Jaelan Phillips, Edge. 2025 team: Philadelphia Eagles | Age entering 2026 season: 27. What he brings: With his long 6-foot-5 frame, Phillips can play as both an edge setter and pocket disrupter. After being traded to the Eagles on Nov. 3, he had two sacks and 27 pressures in coordinator Vic Fangio’s system, flashing improved range to the ball. Over his five-year career, Phillips has accounted for 28 sacks and 150 pressures.

Tanner McKee trade interest continues: Here’s latest on Eagles QB – NJ.com
However, it won’t be easy to pry the fourth-year quarterback away from Philadelphia. Multiple NFL teams have inquired about McKee this offseason, but the Eagles shown little interest in trading him and that won’t change unless they receive an offer that blows them away, a person with knowledge of the situation told NJ.com. The person requested anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation.

Bears are the betting favorites to land Maxx Crosby – PFT
The asking price is known. The outcome isn’t. Where will defensive end Maxx Crosby play next? DraftKings has the Bears as the +200 favorites to secure his services via trade with the Raiders. Staying put with the Raiders is a +350 proposition. Five teams are clustered at +700: the Rams (F*** Them Picks, Part Two), Cowboys, Bills, Ravens, and Eagles.

Chargers plan to release OG Mekhi Becton – Bolts From The Blue
Becton missed three games in 2025 while also missing time throughout the other 14 he suited up for. Per Pro Football Focus, he finished the regular season as 79th-ranked offensive guard in the league among 81 qualifying players with an overall season grade of 35.7. For context, a 60.0 is considered “average” by PFF. His 34.3 as a run-blocker was graded the worst among those 81 players and his pass block grade wasn’t much better at 45.2 which ranked 72nd.

How an incentive-laced deal could make Nakobe Dean the right linebacker target for the Cowboys – Blogging The Boys
Despite the health risks, Dean represents the exact type of high upside playmaker the Cowboys need to revitalize their defense. His ability to lead a huddle and disrupt both the run and pass games would fill a massive void in the current roster. As the team looks to move away from its historically passive approach to the open market, Dean stands out as a player who can provide immediate dividends if he stays on the field. The Cowboys are notorious for constructing creative, incentive-based deals that could mitigate some of the financial risk should injuries resurface, while also landing them a quality player if they don’t. It could set the stage for a reunion between former Eagles who can help get the get their linebacker group back on track.

Three free agent safeties the Washington Commanders could target in 2026 – Hogs Haven
Bryan Cook is an ideal fit for a team looking for a versatile, aggressive safety. Cook has started 47 games over the last four seasons. He can function as a box safety and also fits single-high or split-safety looks. Cook is a reliable tackler. He only missed 11 tackles over the past two years, and in 2025, he ranked seventh among safeties in missed tackle rate (5.6 percent). Cook doesn’t shy away from contact and has a quick trigger on screens and swing passes with a physical, aggressive presence. Importantly, Cook has improved in coverage as well, although it is still the weakest part of his game-his passer rating of 128.5 last season was actually a career best. His 4.59 speed is not overly impressive in the deep middle, but he has the size and length to make plays.

NY Giants news: Bobby Okereke released as team begins shuffling roster – Big Blue View
The New York Giants are reportedly releasing veteran linebacker Bobby Okereke as they begin clearing salary cap space with NFL free agency beginning next week. This decision is one that has been expected since John Harbaugh became the team’s head coach. Okereke was in the final year of a four-year, $40 million contract. Per Over The Cap, the Giants began the day with just $1.8 million in cap space. Releasing Okereke will save them $9 million, while incurring a $5.463 million dead cap hit.

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[Philadelphia Eagles]

What the DJ Moore trade means for the Eagles and A.J. Brown

Nov 28, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) walks through the tunnel prior to the game against the Chicago Bears at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

The wide receiver market is changing by the day, and with just under a week until the official start of NFL free agency, several of the moves have implications for whether the Eagles end up trading A.J. Brown.

Eagles beat reporter Jeff McLane’s most recent report suggests that the team is only considering AFC teams as trade partners for their star receiver, and teams initially connected to Brown were the Patriots, Bills, and Ravens.

On Thursday, the Bears traded WR D.J. Moore to the Bills, which essentially took Buffalo out of the running for Brown. The Bills gave up a second round pick to the Bears in exchange for Moore and a fifth-rounder, which will help support the Eagles asking for a first round pick for A.J. Brown.

The #Bears getting a 2nd-round pick (No. 60) for DJ Moore will make the #Eagles’ stance for a 1st in a package for A.J. Brown even stronger.

Buffalo also took on $40M in guarantees with DJ Moore's contract. Hefty price. https://t.co/1uuMqx12fM

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) March 5, 2026

As for the Patriots, Brown has been linked to them since his former Titans head coach Mike Vrabel took over in New England. Vrabel has been anything but shy about his admiration for Brown and spoke at the NFL Combine about their personal relationship and mutual respect. To make things even more interesting, the Patriots released WR Stefon Diggs on Wednesday, which leaves a big hole in their receiver room. Perhaps Moore to the Bills helps the Eagles when it comes to the Patriots’ position.

I believe that this is actually a positive development for the Eagles, in that it helps with their leverage with the Patriots. It never seemed like the Bills were interested in A.J. Brown anyway, and the Patriots can't pretend anymore to have a Moore as a fallback trade option. https://t.co/tAh8uu6h7Z

— Jimmy Kempski (@JimmyKempski) March 5, 2026

There haven’t been many links between Brown and the Ravens, at least publicly, but Derrick Henry joked with the WR about coming to Baltimore when they were both doing media ahead of the Super Bowl.

The Eagles need to figure out whether Brown is going to be in Philadelphia for the 2026 season sooner rather than later. The expectation is that Brown’s future is sorted out within the week — and thank goodness, if true, because the topic has been absolutely exhausted already this offseason.

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[Philadelphia Eagles]

Eagles dynasty or downward spiral? Why 2026 is a crossroads season.

It’s not easy to keep a Super Bowl team together.

Prosperity is a marvelous, but difficult thing, to achieve in today’s NFL. Up until the 1990s, it was far easier for franchises to keep a Super Bowl roster intact. There was no salary cap or free agency until the 1990s. The seasons were much shorter in length, at first 14 games, then 16, with fewer rounds of the playoffs. Off-seasons were longer, allowing players who played deep into the postseason more time to recover for the following year.

Now, it is difficult to keep a Super Bowl roster intact and, even when you can, the length of the season makes it more difficult to repeat a deep playoff run, even if most of the same pieces return from one year to the next.

The 2023 and ‘25 Eagles are perfect examples of this. Following their Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs after the 2022 season, the Birds returned most of their roster the following year. But the loss of key coaches, a shorter off-season and a disastrous in-season defensive coaching change led to a wild card round exit.

Last season, the Eagles suffered the effects of their run to Super Bowl 59. A battered and bruised offensive line that gritted its way to a championship didn’t get enough time to recuperate over the summer. Sapped of the motivation to win a title, A.J. Brown was off all year. The offensive coordinator hired to replace Kellen Moore was a disaster.

The Nick Sirianni era has had a pretty predictable pattern up to this point:

2021 — Wild Card loss
2022 — Super Bowl appearance (loss)
2023 — Wild Card loss
2024 — Super Bowl appearance (win)
2025 — Wild Card loss

If you have children of a certain age, you recognize this pattern from their math homework. You know what you would tell your children to write in as the next answer. Their wild card loss to the 49ers was a bummer, but a longer off-season will allow more time for players to heal from season-long injuries. A newly motivated roster and, hey, maybe a little better luck, too, could certainly allow the Eagles to return to the Super Bowl in 2026.

But it isn’t as simple as the progression of a five-year pattern. We tend to forget just how unstable things were at the start of the 2024 season. After a 2-2 start, fans were calling for the head coach’s job. No one was sure how things were going to go. But they hit their stride after the bye week and put together one of the greatest single-season stretches of football in NFL history.

There is a similar amount of certainty right now, although some questions have been answered. Lane Johnson and Landon Dickerson are both coming back. With a full off-season to rehab their injuries, both players decided to come back for one more season at least. Cam Jurgens and his achy back will hopefully be better than he was a season ago, too. The defense has some personnel issues to work out (Do they re-sign Jaelyn Phillips and, if not, how do they replace him? Who plays CB2? What about safety?) but with Vic Fangio returning for at least one more season, you feel relatively confident that side of the ball is in good hands.

There are far more questions on the offense. Will A.J. Brown be traded? If so, how will they fill out the receiver room? If not, will it be another season of headaches and underperformance? Will Saquon Barkley and O-line function more effectively in a new system? And most importantly, will Jalen Hurts buy into what first-time offensive coordinator Sean Mannion wants to do?

Folks, there are two scenarios we’re looking at here.

The first is that things fall into place in the same way they did two seasons ago when the Eagles went on their kill-crazy blitz. Mannion’s design will be just what the doctor ordered for Hurts, DeVonta Smith, Barkley and the rest of the offense and, led by a hungry young defense, the Birds will go on another deep playoff run. I’m not sure what percentage chance there is of this happening, but it’s not insignificant. This is a team that has been to two of the last four Super Bowls and won one of them. It’s in their DNA and would almost certainly push this era of Eagles football into the “dynasty” category.

The second, of course, is perhaps the one that is more likely. Mannion is coming to Philadelphia with new ideas and a new scheme. He has never called plays before. He has never been an offensive coordinator before. It would be understandable is there are growing pains as Hurts tries to learn a totally new way of running an offense. Or, if there is friction between Hurts and Mannion as the two men try to get on the same page. If Brown is traded away, it could take more than one off-season for Roseman to figure out how to replace his production. The offensive line may not be much healthier than it was a season ago. The defense may simply not be able to carry enough water to make up for another year of offensive futility.

Good teams need to figure out how to stay good. Most franchises go through cycles of success and failure, and the Eagles are no different. Thankfully, the times of struggles have been far shorter than the successes over the last 20 years. Good, young, cheap players eventually become veteran, high priced players. General managers need to continue drafting well in order to supplement the roster with good, cheap talent, much the way Roseman did in the ‘22 Draft. It’s the only way the window stays open.

The Eagles are at another crossroads. The last time they faced an off-season like this, Roseman pushed all the right buttons and the Eagles won a Super Bowl.

Will it happen again?

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[Philadelphia Eagles]

2026 NFL Draft position rankings: Quarterback

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Ty Simpson #15 of the Alabama Crimson Tide looks on prior to the game against the Indiana Hoosiers in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) | Getty Images

With the Scouting Combine over and the pro day circuit underway, we’re starting to get a more complete picture of the 2026 NFL Draft class. Film, production, athletic testing, interviews, and medical evaluations come together to make a profile of a player, which makes it easier to map out the talent. Over the next few weeks, I will be going through position by position and ranking the 2026 Draft Class, with more attention being paid to positional groups the Eagles may be more interested in.

At quarterback, the Eagles have their guy in Jalen Hurts. Even after a disappointing season, the Super Bowl LIX MVP will lead the offense in 2026 with a new offensive coordinator and he should bounce back with a strong season. After Hurts, it’s possible the Eagles trade Tanner McKee to a QB-needy team, leaving them with a hole at QB2. If that happens, it’s possible the team adds a veteran backup in free agency and then they may want a young guy for depth and development.

The 2026 quarterback class is … well, let’s just say it is good the Eagles don’t need a new signal caller. There is a clear cut top player, but he’s far from a blue chip prospect, and the rest of the class is not exactly inspiring. Here is how the class shakes out.

1) Fernando Mendoza, Indiana​

Fernando Mendoza just had one of the best quarterbacking seasons in college football history. Only seven other signal callers have ever won the Heisman and National Championship in the same season while also going undefeated, with the last one being Joe Burrow.

In his first season at Indiana after transferring from Cal, Mendoza ran the offense like a clock. He was reliable at getting the ball to the Hoosier playmakers and came up in big moments when the team needed him most. He is a poised, smart quarterback who throws an accurate, catchable ball.

Mendoza had a nearly perfect season, but his NFL prospects are not without question. He is a good, not great athlete who fits into the more traditional pocket passer mold. His arm is above NFL average, but only just. He relies on great timing and a quick release to offset ball velocity. If his feet aren’t set, the ball loses a ton of zip and he is far less dangerous as a passer. He has had a bad tendency over his college career to take sacks, but he did improve every year with this concern.

Overall, Mendoza can bring a high character, reliable dynamic to a quarterback needy team. If he continues to improve at the rate he did across three years in college, there is no reason he cannot be a top ten quarterback in the NFL. Whoever drafts him will be betting on his intangibles a lot more than his physical gifts.

Pro Comparison: Jared Goff, Detroit Lions

2) Ty Simpson, Alabama​

Ty Simpson enjoyed a really solid first year starting at Alabama before making the head scratching decision to declare for the NFL draft.

At 6’1”, 211 pounds, Ty Simpson is on the shorter side for an NFL quarterback, though he does have a good build to withstand mileage in the pocket. His physical tools overall are fine, with a solid arm and good athleticism. Simpson’s strengths are his ability to run an offense, getting out the ball on time and rarely missing on high percentage throws. He is a game manager+ that can also move the ball with his feet if needed.

Simpson’s one year starting saw hot streaks and cold streaks, as to be expected by such a green player. Tougher defenses really baffled him, with his worst games coming in the last four games of the Alabama season, including the playoffs. He lets bad plays snowball and panics when his first read isn’t available.

A desperate team may draft Ty Simpson with a first round pick, but they will need to be patient if he is to realize his NFL potential. Hopefully he is not thrust into a bad situation early and can come along slowly.

Pro Comparison: JJ McCarthy, Minnesota Vikings

The Rest ​

1. Garrett Nussmeier, LSU
2. Taylen Green, Arkansas
3. Carson Beck, Miami
4. Drew Allar, Penn State
5. Cade Clubnik, Clemson

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[Philadelphia Eagles]

Eagles News: A.J. Brown resolution “likely coming soon”

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 4: A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles acknowledges the crowd prior to the game against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field on January 4, 2026 in Philadelphia, United States. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Eagles Question of the Day:​

If the Eagles are definitely trading A.J., would you rather them send him to the Pats or the Chargers? Why? Head over to The Feed and weigh in with your answer and explanation!

Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links …

The Eagles-A.J. Brown trade saga is almost over – NJ.com
It looks like the A.J. Brown trade speculation will be coming to an end sooner rather than later. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported on Thursday night that it “certainly seems” like Brown will be playing for one of two teams in 2026: the Philadelphia Eagles or the New England Patriots. Rapoport added that an answer to that question is “likely coming soon.”

"I think he gets moved. Today's Friday, it's gotta happen in the next 2 days. Buckle up today!" – @mikegarafolo on the AJ Brown trade situation pic.twitter.com/dlQ0mSg7iG

— Anthony Gargano (@AnthonyLGargano) March 6, 2026

2 AFC teams monitoring AJ Brown as Eagles refuse to lower trade price – The Big Lead
According to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, the Eagles are not planning to give Brown away cheap. The New England Patriots reached out to gauge what a potential deal might cost, and the Los Angeles Chargers are watching the situation closely.

Eagles mailbag: WR supply and demand justifies Howie Roseman’s rumored asking price for A.J. Brown – PhillyVoice
The trade market for A.J. Brown really couldn’t have lined up any more perfectly for the Eagles than it has this offseason. To begin, as we noted previously there is no shortage of teams who make sense as a potential landing spot, particularly in the AFC. You could make an argument for most AFC contenders making a play for Brown. The Patriots, Broncos, Ravens, and Chargers and all make sense. And then you can squint a little and make cases for lesser teams like the Raiders, Steelers, and Dolphins. So, there should be plenty of demand. It’s pretty clear that the Patriots in particular want him. But also, the receiver market is extremely short on supply.

Eagles dynasty or downward spiral? Why 2026 is a crossroads season. – BGN
There is a similar amount of certainty right now, although some questions have been answered. Lane Johnson and Landon Dickerson are both coming back. With a full off-season to rehab their injuries, both players decided to come back for one more season at least. Cam Jurgens and his achy back will hopefully be better than he was a season ago, too. The defense has some personnel issues to work out (Do they re-sign Jaelyn Phillips and, if not, how do they replace him? Who plays CB2? What about safety?) but with Vic Fangio returning for at least one more season, you feel relatively confident that side of the ball is in good hands. There are far more questions on the offense. Will A.J. Brown be traded? If so, how will they fill out the receiver room? If not, will it be another season of headaches and underperformance? Will Saquon Barkley and O-line function more effectively in a new system? And most importantly, will Jalen Hurts buy into what first-time offensive coordinator Sean Mannion wants to do? Folks, there are two scenarios we’re looking at here.

2026 NFL free agency: Projecting new contracts for 20 players – ESPN
Jaelan Phillips, Edge. Contract projection: Four years, $92 million with $32 million guaranteed. Phillips comes with that injury history, but he played well for the Eagles after being traded to Philadelphia from Miami at the deadline — and they have at least some interest in trying to keep him. Two of his five sacks last season came in Philly. He’s a young free agent (still just 26), and that helps mitigate the injury risk a little. It’s possible he does a one-year prove-it deal somewhere if his market doesn’t do what he hopes it does. And it’s also possible a division rival snatches him away. Predicted landing spot: Washington Commanders.

Position-by-position look at 2026 Eagles defense before free agency – NBCSP
Thoughts and options: The Eagles’ biggest pending free agent is Jaelan Phillips, who is one of the top overall free agents from a somewhat weak class. Phillips isn’t even 27 yet, is a former first-round pick and plays a premium position. We also know he fits Vic Fangio’s defense. Phillips is exactly the type of free agent Howie Roseman should want to lock in long-term. But there also has to be a walk-away number. Projections for Phillips’ next contract are all over the place but he’s probably going to be somewhere in the $17-25 million per year range. At the bottom end of that, the Eagles have a chance to re-sign him but if that number rises, the Eagles will probably have to let him go. The Birds bring back Jalyx Hunt and Nolan Smith but they’re going to need more than that in 2026, so if Phillips leaves, the Eagles will need to replace him. One option that makes a ton of sense is former Dolphins edge rusher Bradley Chubb, who was released by the Dolphins. Because he was released, he won’t count toward the compensatory pick formula. And Chubb has already played under Fangio at two different spots, so we know he’ll fit. Chubb could be a second choice if the Eagles can’t retain Phillips. If the Raiders decide to trade Maxx Crosby, the Eagles could be interested. He’s a game-changing type of player and we know the Eagles were interested in Micah Parsons and Myles Garrett within the last couple years, so it stands to reason they’d be interested in Crosby too. The Eagles will also need to figure out whether Brandon Graham is back but that shouldn’t change anything else they do at the position. The Eagles could also look for one-year veterans like they did last year with Ojulari, Uche and Okoronkwo.

One player every NFL team should sign in free agency – SB Nation
Philadelphia Eagles: TE David Njoku. With Dallas Goedert out the door, and A.J. Brown looking for another door to escape out of, the Eagles will need to replenish some reliable pass-catchers. There were murmurs about Njoku potentially being traded ahead of the deadline, but the Browns held onto him for reasons known only to God and Andrew Berry.

Jordan Mailata wins first Montgomery-Wanamaker Citizens Award, which now bears the name of the late Phillies chairman – Inquirer
After 65 years of honoring athletes, organizations, and teams for their on-field success, the John Wanamaker Athletic Award is entering its next chapter — and it’s bringing a new legacy with it. The newly renamed Montgomery-Wanamaker Citizens Award pays tribute to both Wanamaker and former Phillies president, the late David Montgomery. As part of the change, the award — which was previously presented to “the athlete, team or organization which has done the most to reflect credit upon Philadelphia and to the team or sport in which they excel” — will now focus more on athletes’ off-field accomplishments. It will honor recipients’ work in their communities and their love for the city. This year, that’s Jordan Mailata. The Eagles offensive tackle will be the first to receive the Montgomery-Wanamaker Citizens Award, in recognition of his work with The Philly Specials.

Jets will not tender WR John Metchie – PFT
At the trade deadline in 2025, the Eagles shipped him to the Jets in exchange for Michael Carter II and a late-round 2027 swap. He caught 29 passes for 256 yards and two touchdowns in nine games for the Jets last season after making four receptions for 18 yards in seven games with the Eagles.

Cowboys free agency rumors: Dallas reportedly called about Maxx Crosby – Blogging The Boys
Adam Schefter was speaking on the Pat McAfee Show on Thursday about the Moore trade and was asked where it leaves the Bears as potential Maxx Crosby suitors. Schefter noted that several teams have checked in on Crosby. He included the Bears on that list, he named the Bills as well although noted that the Moore trade sort of makes it hard for them, and he also noted that the Dallas Cowboys have checked in on Crosby. This should come as a shock to no one. Dallas was heavily linked to Crosby back in October before the trade deadline on multiple occasions, but they obviously wound up dealing for Quinnen Williams. Recently word popped back up about Dallas being interested and Schefter obviously noted that again on Thursday. The Cowboys have multiple first-round picks to work with, but they do not have any Day 2 capital. It is hard to imagine how they could actually pull this off.

Three free agent tight ends the Washington Commanders could target in 2026 – Hogs Haven
While the tight end room could use an infusion of talent, the necessary amount is up for debate. Adding a receiving threat would seem to be a requirement, but ultimately it will depend on how David Blough and Ben Steele view Ben Sinnott and the other depth in the room. The draft will certainly be an option with a lot of value available in the middle rounds. However, late round tight ends are rarely called upon to start right away. There are plenty of options in the free agency market that vary in skill level and price, including recently released Jonnu Smith and Will Dissly. Any investment they make at the tight end position over the next couple of weeks should be a strong indicator of how they view Ben Sinnott headed into the 2026 season.

Dane Brugler mock draft: Sonny Styles to NY Giants after historic Combine – Big Blue View
Sonny Styles’ historic workout was the talk of the town in Indy and he confirmed what we all saw on tape from him. It’s also notable that Brugler cites that Styles was impressive in interviews — that confirms reports from The Ringer’s Todd McShay who relayed that teams were blown away by Styles and Art Stapleton who reported that the Giants were “extremely impressed” by Styles on Wednesday night. As a prospect, Styles presents an uncommon skillset that turns the “positional value” argument against him on its head. At 6-foot-5, 244 pounds, with 33-inch arms Styles has a 1.56-second 10-yard split and a 43.5-inch vertical, and that level of lower-body explosiveness suggests significant pass rush upside. In fact, he would be an undersized, but elite athlete as a defensive end.

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Jordan Davis, Eagles reportedly agree to 3-year contract extension

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 08: Jordan Davis #90 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates a sack during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on December 08, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) | Getty Images

An emerging leader on the Philadelphia Eagles’ defense will be staying in Philly for years to come. Jordan Davis and the team have agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $78 million with $65 million guaranteed, according to a report from NFL insider Ian Rapoport.

Davis is now the highest-paid nose tackle in league history. The annual value of his new money ($26 million per year) puts him tied — with old friend Milton Williams — for second-most among NFL interior defenders. Only Chris Jones earns more on a yearly basis. If you factor in Davis was already set to make about $13 million in 2026, his next four years average out to $22.75 million annually, which ranks as the 10th-highest annual interior defender rate.

The Eagles have had one of the league’s youngest defenses the past couple of seasons, but now many are coming due for their second contracts, and it’s going to be expensive for the organization. The team previously picked up Davis’ fifth-year option to keep him in Philly through 2026 and now they are doing right by the 2022 first-round pick to pay him long term.

Davis’ new deal is well-earned; the 26-year-old defensive tackle made life-style changes during the past two offseasons that led him on a health journey that elevated nearly every part of his game.

Daviswas down 26 pounds heading into the 2025, and was able play 61 percent of the total defensive snaps — 167 snaps more than any of his previous three seasons. He had a career-high year in 2025, finishing with 72 total tackles, six pass breakups, six QB hits, and 4.5 sacks. Davis had a huge impact, week-after-week, and earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week after his performance against the Lions in Week 11.

He was a beast on defense and on special teams, where the DT notably blocked a field goal attempt against the Rams in Week 3 and he returned it for a 61-yard touchdown, ultimately earning him NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.

Davis has proven that he’s committed to the team, to the city, and to his overall health, and will now get to continue building what has become a dominant defensive line for the Eagles.

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Some of the big moves ahead of NFL free agency

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The new league year, and free agency, doesn’t officially get underway until Wednesday, March 11 at 4:00 PM ET, but the legal tampering window opens on Monday, March 9 at 12:00 PM ET. Teams throughout the NFL aren’t waiting for those important dates to make moves, however, and there have already been several trades, cuts, and and signings. It’s one of the busiest times in the offseason, and is an opportunity to set the stage for how they’ll build their roster through the draft next month.

Here are some of the more notable moves around the NFL ahead of free agency:

Maxx Crosby to the Ravens​

The Eagles were named as one of the several teams interested in Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby, but ultimately, the Ravens ended up finalizing a trade with Las Vegas that included two first round picks — their first rounder in 2026 and 2027. There’s no way Howie Roseman is giving up two firsts for a guy, so it doesn’t seem like Crosby to Philly was ever a likely outcome.

“We would not give up two first rounders” was what I reported this week per a team source and they stuck to it.

As one person person familiar with the situation explained “we talked about a lot of things” but the
2 1st rounders was just something they simply weren’t going to… https://t.co/oqwOGkXgNW

— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) March 7, 2026

Daniel Jones gets the transition tag​

It’s not used often, but the Colts placed the transition tag on QB Daniel Jones as they head into the offseason. Jones was doing a tremendous job for Shane Steichan and the Indianapolis offense before suffering two significant injuries that cut his season short.

By utilizing the transition tag, the Colts will be able to get an idea as to what kind of value Jones has on the open market and then make a decision about whether they agree and want to match any outside offer. This will keep the team from over-paying for a QB they’re optimistic about, but also is coming off big injuries and has been pretty inconsistent through most of his career.

Packers and Colts trade players​

It doesn’t happen as frequently as it seems, but the Packers and Colts did a simple player swap on Saturday, with Green Bay sending DT Colby Wooden to Indianapolis in exchange for LB Zaire Franklin.

The newest addition to the Packers defense: Zaire Franklin, who led the NFL with 173 tackles and made the Pro Bowl in 2024.

The Colts get Franklin’s more than $7 million salary off the books and add Colby Wooden, who started 16 games for Green Bay last season. pic.twitter.com/C97HsAV1bd

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 7, 2026

Lions break up Sonic and Knuckles​

The Lions sent RB David Montgomery to the Texans for a 2026 fourth round pick, 2027 seventh round pick, and IOL Juice Scruggs. Montgomery had just days prior to the news of the trade, denied wanting out of Detroit, and the second-half of their formerly dynamic duo was sad to see his teammate go.

The Texans granted Joe Mixon’s requested release just a couple of days after adding Montgomery to the RB room — which probably wasn’t a hard decision for Houston after Mixon missed the entire 2025 season due to an undisclosed injury.

Centers are a hot commodity​

Several centers around the league have announced that they are stepping away from the game this offseason, which set in motion several other teams making trades or re-signing their upcoming free agents at the position.

• Bears Drew Dalman told the team that he was retiring from the NFL, and doing so only 27 years old. As a result, Chicago agreed to terms with the Patriots for center Garrett Bradbury in exchange for a seventh round pick.
• Chargers sign Tyler Biadasz to a 3-year deal worth $30M, after the center was cut by the Commanders. This signing came soon after Chargers center Bradley Bozeman announced his retirement after eight seasons.
• Bills were able to re-sign center Connor McGovern to a four-year deal worth $52 million, including $32 million guaranteed.
• Vikings center Ryan Kelly announced his retirement after eight years in the NFL.
• Saints center Will Clapp will retire from the NFL after seven seasons.

Chiefs get big haul for CB​

The Rams are making a big push this offseason, and started with a splash. Los Angeles gave up three draft picks in 2026 (first round, fifth round, sixth round) and a third-rounder in 2027 to the Chiefs for CB Trent McDuffie. Many of McDuffie’s teammates in Kansas City expressed how much they were going to miss the All-Pro, two time Super Bowl winner, and now he’ll try and win a ring with a new team on the west coast.

Tight end extensions​

The Eagles are still trying to figure out if they’ll be able to afford to re-sign Dallas Goedert this offseason, or if the TE will hit free agency for the first time in his career. Howie Roseman will be looking around the league as other top tight ends signed extensions before hitting the market.

• T.J. Hockenson and the Vikings agreed to a restructured contract, saving Minnesota more than $5 million in cap space.
• Dalton Schultz signed a 1-year, $12.6 million contract extension with the Texans.
• Tyler Higbee signed a 2-year, $8 million contract extension with the Rams.
• Jelani Woods signed an extension to stay with the Jets.
• Quintin Morris signed a 1-year, $3 million extension with the Jaguars
• Kyle Pitts was given the franchise tag by the Falcons, worth $15.045 million.

DJ Moore to the Bills​

It wasn’t that the Eagles were interested in adding another big receiver, but the Bills were considered one of the teams that was interested in trading for A.J. Brown. Several reports have emphasized that Roseman and Co. are not backing down on their price to move Brown, so the Bills went to Chicago and traded for the DJ Moore, instead.

Moore’s trade does, however, give some credence to the Eagles standing firm in their asking price — which is reportedly set at a first round pick, second round pick, and a starter. The Bills gave up a second round pick in exchange for Moore and fifth-rounder from the Bears.

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Eagles News: Philly has received trade calls on Jalen Carter

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 11: Jalen Carter #98 of the Philadelphia Eagles exits the field after warmups prior to an NFL wild card playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on January 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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2026 NFL free agency updates: Signings, trades, rumors – ESPN
The Philadelphia Eagles are worth watching for reasons beyond A.J. Brown. Philly is asking for a steep price for Brown — one executive said it wants a first- and second-round pick for him. Perhaps that changes. New England is in the mix. While I never sensed Philly heavily pursued Crosby, the Eagles are active in the pass-rush market. People inside the league believe Philly is attempting to re-sign Phillips to a deal that would pay him well above $20 million per year. But Phillips will have a strong market if he chooses to enter free agency. As a contingency, the Eagles are believed to have inquired about Minnesota’s Jonathan Greenard. The Vikings have received many inquiries on Greenard, who will be far cheaper to acquire than Crosby. A Day 2 pick probably gets a deal done. But complicating matters is Greenard’s contract. Teams say he wants a new deal. His current contract is set to pay him $38 million over the next two years. Boye Mafe is also considered a viable edge option if the Phillips deal doesn’t materialize. With defensive tackle Jordan Davis now extended, Philly also must weigh whether to extend Jalen Carter, who is eligible for a new deal. I’m told Philly has received trade calls on Carter.

Big Man Gets A Big Deal – Iggles Blitz
Jalen Carter’s name was mentioned as part of some trade discussions. This may or may not mean anything. First, 31 other teams can call and ask about a player. That doesn’t mean he’s being shopped. The other thing to remember is that the Eagles get talked about a lot because of Howie’s reputation as a deal-maker. Not every report that comes out is true. Agents and other teams leak info to help create a market at times. It is possible that the Eagles talked to other teams about Carter. If someone made a huge offer, Howie might be tempted. You’d rather not give up a special DT, but economics are a factor. The Eagles will have to extend Carter sometime soon. And he won’t be cheap. Always consider your options.

Roob’s Observations: Why Vegas thinks Eagles are a legit Super Bowl contender – NBCSP
Jalen Carter must be pretty happy today and not just because his college teammate and best friend Jordan Davis got $26 million per year. But because if Davis is worth $26 million per year, Carter must be worth well north of $30 million per year. Davis may have had a better 2025 than Carter, but long-term Carter has unlimited upside and everybody in the organization expects his career to be more like 2024 than 2025, when he was slowed by injuries and conditioning issues. But the player we saw in 2024 is as unstoppable as any interior lineman in the league. Chris Jones is at $31.75 million, and I would expect Carter to top that as soon as Howie gets around to signing him. That will give the Eagles two of the four-highest-paid intrior linemen in NFL history and it will mean Roseman drafted three of the four-highest-paid interior linemen in history – Davis, Carter and Milton Williams. Davis deserves so much credit for changing everything about his lifestyle, training, diet, sleep in order to become the player the Eagles expected when they made him the 13th pick in 2022. I’m not sure how the Eagles are going to be able to re-sign Moro Ojomo once Davis and Carter are signed. But that’s an issue for next year. For at least 2026, the Eagles are going to have one hell of a dominating interior line rotation.

Jordan Davis, Eagles reportedly agree to 3-year contract extension – BGN
An emerging leader on the Philadelphia Eagles’ defense will be staying in Philly for years to come. Jordan Davis and the team have agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $78 million with $65 million guaranteed, according to a report from NFL insider Ian Rapoport. Davis is now the highest-paid nose tackle in league history. The annual value of his new money ($26 million per year) puts him tied — with old friend Milton Williams — for second-most among NFL interior defenders. Only Chris Jones earns more on a yearly basis. If you factor in Davis was already set to make about $13 million in 2026, his next four years average out to $22.75 million annually, which ranks as the 10th-highest annual interior defender rate.

Eagles ‘stay or go’ fan voting results – PhillyVoice
JimmySays: Despite there being no question at all that he will be the Eagles’ starting quarterback in 2026, Hurts dipped below 80 percent barely one year removed from earning Super Bowl MVP honors. […] JimmySays: Unsurprisingly, DeVonta came in at roughly 99 percent. On the other hand, a lot of readers either don’t want Brown back, or think he won’t be back.

Ideal ‘bust the budget’ free agency and trade predictions for the Cowboys – Blogging The Boys
Sign LB Nakobe Dean. Contract projection via The Athletic: 4 years, $40 million. Due to their time together with the Philadelphia Eagles, Nakobe Dean is a logical linebacker target for the Cowboys in free agency. Dean’s familiarity with Parker and his defensive scheme can help the transition go more smoothly and quickly. He does come with some red flags though. His well documented injury history since entering the league is a pretty significant concern. While reuniting with Parker makes him an ideal fit, the Cowboys may have to draft a LB early capable of competing for the starting job and for insurance purposes.

Commanders need to go big or go home in free agency – defensive edition – Hogs Haven
Jaelan Phillips (26): Phillips is another former first-rounder who was traded during the 2025 season from Miami to Philadelphia. He’s battled injury throughout his career, but when healthy, he has the traits to put it all together. Like Oweh, he has the desired athletic profile Peters and Quinn desire. Also like Oweh, he won’t come cheap, but he could be a great reclamation project for a defense lacking playmakers.

NFL rumors for Cowboys, Commanders, Alec Pierce suitors, and more on brink of free agent frenzy – SB Nation
Commanders expected to be active. After making a surprising run to the NFC Championship Game two seasons ago, the Washington Commanders crashed back to Earth a year ago. Jayden Daniels, coming off a tremendous rookie season, battled injuries throughout the year and the Commanders limped to a 5-12 finish. But Washington has the fourth-most cap space in the league (more than $80 million in effective cap space according to Over the Cap) and with several needs to address, the Commanders are going to be active over the next few days. Two positions at the top of their list are wide receiver and running back, with Rico Dowdle and Mike Evans named as potential targets for the Commanders in the coming hours.

5 NY Giants thoughts on the eve of NFL free agency – Big Blue View
The Baltimore sources I have contacted think it’s “50-50” that Linderbaum stays with the Ravens. Long-time NFL columnist Gary Myers said over the weekend he has been told Linderbaum could be “much too expensive” for the Giants. Myers could be right. The Giants have released linebacker Bobby Okereke and offensive tackle James Hudson and gotten running back Devin Singletary to take a pay cut. At this point, though, Spotrac lists the Giants with $21.9 million in cap space applying the top-51 rule. That still isn’t really enough to play in the deep end of the free agency pool. I do expect more cap-clearing moves to come before Monday. If it isn’t Linderbaum, I do believe the Giants will sign at least one major free-agent offensive. lineman beyond making a strong effort to bring back right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor. Could that be a guard like Wyatt Teller, Dylan Parham, or Alijah Vera-Tucker? Right tackle Braden Smith if Eluemunor moves on? Your guess is as good as mine.

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Eagles News: “The most fascinating free agency period of the Howie Roseman era”

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 8: Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman walks the field prior to the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on December 8, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Howie Season begins today. It’s his toughest one yet, for three big reasons – Inquirer
This is the most fascinating free agency period of the Howie Roseman era. Sure, it has something to do with A.J. Brown. But not primarily. If anything, the ongoing trade chatter about the star wideout is a symptom of that which lies down the road. We saw a preview of it this weekend. Everyone knew Jordan Davis was going to get paid, and most of us agreed that the Eagles would be right to do it. Yet there is something about seeing the numbers on paper that drives home the magnitude of the challenge that Roseman faces. Three years and a reported $68 million is a lot of money for a player most would rank a distant fourth in importance among the young defensive stars the Eagles have drafted over the last four years. As of Sunday night, the structure of Davis’ deal had not yet been reported. Until that happens, we won’t know how much more cap room the Eagles have given themselves this season. What we do know is that the last year of Davis’ deal will run headlong into a four-way intersection of looming extensions for defensive tackle Jalen Carter and cornerbacks Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean. The meat of the cap hits on those extensions likely will not coincide until 2029, when the three latter players all figure to be in at least the second year of any big money deal. That doesn’t make the present day implications any less acute.

A.J. Brown trade rumors: “Howie Roseman’s trying to be creative” – BGN
Ask yourself: if the Eagles truly want to keep Brown, why is their general manager trying to get creative to move off of him?

Eagles thoughts: Why a Jordan Davis contract extension, what it means for Jalen Carter – The Athletic
For this contract to be a sensible investment at this value, Davis will need to continue on the trajectory he showed last season. This deal paid for future performance more than past performance. Davis’ production is not necessarily evident in counting stats, but there’s clearly more he can accomplish as a pass rusher. He played only 87 defensive snaps on third down last season. That trailed Moro Ojomo (170 snaps in 17 games) and Jalen Carter (142 snaps in 11 games) among Eagles defensive tackles. Only 332 of Davis’ snaps came against the pass. Think of other big-bodied defensive tackles who are more than run stuffers, such as McNeill, Dexter Lawrence and Vita Vea. Vea played 456 snaps against the pass; Lawrence played 417 snaps against the pass; McNeil played 27.7 snaps per game against the pass. Compare that to Davis’ 19.6 snaps per game against the pass. Jones, who plays nose tackle in Baltimore, played 445 snaps against the pass and had five sacks. Davis is a force on early downs and has shown he can affect the passer. The players who get paid $20-million plus are more than early-down run stuffers. The market value for that role is not Davis’ contract. This would indicate the Eagles believe there’s more for Davis to achieve.

2026 NFL Free Agency Preview: NFC East – PFF
Likely Departures. Much of the in-season chatter of A.J. Brown’s discontent has stretched into the offseason, with trade talks dominating the headlines. The Eagles don’t seem keen to let the talented receiver go, although there has reportedly been growing interest from teams. If Brown is dealt, it will likely come at the cost of significant draft capital, considering he ranks fifth among qualifying receivers in PFF receiving grade (92.0) over the past three seasons.

Gearing up for Eagles’ week as NFL free agency kicks off in 2026 – NBCSP
Playing the comp pick game: Just like last offseason, the Eagles are expected to lose more big-time free agents than they add so they will be playing the compensatory pick game once again. They won’t be in a hurry to sign free agents who might cancel out a compensatory pick that they could have coming for the 2027 draft. The comp picks for 2026 haven’t yet been announced but the Eagles are projected to get three picks from their free agent losses. Those draft picks are valuable, especially since they have been legal to trade. Keep in mind that any player released from his contract does not negatively affect the compensatory pick formula. So the Eagles will likely keep an eye on those players if they make sense.

NFL rumors for Cowboys, Commanders, Alec Pierce suitors, and more on brink of free agent frenzy – SB Nation
But with a need on the edge, Dallas now has to shift focus. Trey Hendrickson remains a potential target for the Cowboys, as Dallas has been checking on his availability dating back to last year’s trade deadline. Other options include Jaelan Phillips, Odafe Oweh, and Boye Mafe.

5 free agent edge rushers Cowboys should pursue not named Trey Hendrickson – Blogging The Boys
Jaelen Phillips. Phillips represents a plug-and-play option primarily because he already speaks the language of Parker from their time together in Philadelphia. Phillips possesses an elite explosive first step and impressive ankle bend to slip around the edge smoothly. He also has great length to shed blocks and set a hard edge, making him an asset against the run. Since he already understands the nuances of Parker’s defensive philosophy, the learning curve would be virtually nonexistent.

Washington Commanders 2026 Free Agency Rumors Tracker: Interest in Evans, Linderbaum, and several RBs – Hogs Haven
The Commanders are expected to be active in free agency as they look to improve on last season’s disappointing 5-12 season. They have new offensive and defensive coordinators in David Blough and Daronte Jones respectively, and will be focused on building around franchise QB Jayden Daniels along with rebuilding the defense. Deebo Samuel is one of the biggest names on this pending free agent list, and a lot of people think he’ll enter free agency a year after Washington traded a 5th-round pick for him. Washington also has several old veterans that aren’t expected to return for another year.

NY Giants free agency 2026: 5 released players New York should consider – Big Blue View
Mekhi Becton, OL. Mekhi Becton helped the Philadelphia Eagles win a Super Bowl in 2024 before taking his talents to Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers. In theory, Becton fits the Harbaugh philosophy of strength and power at the point of attack — the massive lineman stands 6-foot-7 and weighs 363 pounds. However, Becton struggled during a disappointing season on an injury-plagued offensive line in Los Angeles. He allowed 39 pressures and three sacks, prompting the Chargers to release him and clear $9.7 million in cap space. It’s possible his struggles under Jim Harbaugh could make John Harbaugh hesitant to pursue the massive guard, but Becton is a player who thrived just two years ago under Jeff Stoutland in Philadelphia. Still only 26 years old, Becton has nearly 2,000 snaps at right guard and could at least be worth a look.

Vikings, Eric Wilson Agree on Three-Year Contract Extension – Daily Norseman
Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network is reporting that linebacker Eric Wilson will be staying in purple on a three-year, $22.5 million deal that contains $12.5 million in guaranteed money. The deal keeps Wilson from hitting unrestricted free agency when the legal tampering period begins in a little less than twelve hours. Wilson began his career with the Vikings, having signed with them as an undrafted free agent out of Cincinnati in 2017. He played with the Vikings through the 2020 season, and then had stops in Philadelphia, Houston, and New Orleans before landing with the Green Bay Packers from 2022 to 2024. He returned to the Vikings in 2025 and had an outstanding season in Brian Flores’ defense, racking up a combined 115 tackles and finishing third on the team with 6.5 sacks. He also had 17 tackles for loss and forced four fumbles. [BLG Note: Pretty wild how Wilson has ultimately bounced back since the Eagles cut him in 2021.]

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Reed Blankenship is not returning to the Eagles

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 11: Reed Blankenship #32 of the Philadelphia Eagles exits the field after warmups prior to an NFL wild card playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on January 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Reed Blankenship is not returning to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2026.

The Birds are losing their starting safety and team captain to the Houston Texans, who are reportedly signing Blankenship to a three-year, $24.75 million contract. That $8.25 million annual value makes him the league’s 25th-highest paid player at his position on a yearly basis, just above Jeremy Chinn.

The former undrafted free agent became a critical piece in one of the NFL’s top defenses, and his role was often understated by those outside the facility. Everyone inside the building, however, called Blankenship the quarterback of the defense, and he carried several responsibilities on game day.

Blankenship recorded 308 total tackles, 23 pass breakups, nine interceptions, three fumble recoveries, and one forced fumble through his first four seasons in the NFL. And, while there was a bit of a dip in his production in 2025, the Eagles defensive front was so dominant, the safety didn’t have as many opportunities to shine as in years prior.

Despite suffering a few injuries throughout his career, he’s only missed a few games each season, and has been very reliable among a secondary whose roster was often changing. He’s known to be stoic and locked in on game days, but during the week, he’s a good energy guy who loves playing football and hanging out with his teammates.

Blankenship’s departure raises questions about the Eagles’ safety position entering next season. The team is seemingly high on 2025 second-round pick Andrew Mukuba … but he’s coming off a serious injury. Vic Fangio clearly hasn’t trusted the erratic Sydney Brown to play meaningful snaps to this point. Marcus Epps is a free agent and maybe Blankenship’s exit makes his return to Philly more likely.

Blankenship is the fourth Eagles free agent to reportedly sign elsewhere since the league’s negotiating window opened at noon on Monday. They previously lost Jaelan Phillips, Jahan Dotson, and Nakobe Dean. They’re currently in a position to receive the maximum four compensatory picks in the 2027 NFL Draft for those losses.

(Side note: it’s unclear what Blankenship’s exit means for his Exciting Mics podcast with Cooper DeJean. Sad to see those two split up.)

Damn, gonna miss my dawg. Go be great brotha https://t.co/UUiJFUFieX

— Cooper DeJean (@cooperdejean) March 9, 2026

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