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Ian Cummings Breaks Down the Eagles' Best Draft Options at Pick 23
Ian Cummings Breaks Down the Eagles' Best Draft Options at Pick 23
The NFL combine reshuffled the Eagles' draft board at pick 23. Monroe Freeling's breakout, Spencer Fano's arm length concerns, and the edge insurance plan if Jaelan Phillips walks.
Can DeVonta Smith Carry the Eagles as WR1? The Case for Moving on From A.J. Brown
Can DeVonta Smith Carry the Eagles as WR1? The Case for Moving on From A.J. Brown
The Eagles believe DeVonta Smith hasn't reached his full potential yet. If A.J. Brown is traded, can Smith carry a Super Bowl contender as the top option? The answer might surprise you.
Why Jaelan Phillips Is the Eagles' Most Important Free Agency Decision
Why Jaelan Phillips Is the Eagles' Most Important Free Agency Decision
Jaelan Phillips is the Eagles' number one free agency target — and it's not close. Here's why his versatility makes him more valuable than any edge rusher on the market, including Maxx Crosby.
The Eagles Have Zero Tight Ends — Here's How They Fix It Before Free Agency
The Eagles Have Zero Tight Ends — Here's How They Fix It Before Free Agency
The Eagles enter free agency with an empty tight end room — all three are unrestricted free agents. Here's how Philadelphia can rebuild the position before March 11.
Howie Roseman's 3 Priorities Before Free Agency Opens
Howie Roseman's 3 Priorities Before Free Agency Opens
With free agency nine days away, the Eagles GM faces three critical decisions: Jaelan Phillips, AJ Brown, and the draft. Here's the case for each move.
The AJ Brown Trade Feels Inevitable — Here's Why
The AJ Brown Trade Feels Inevitable — Here's Why
AJ Brown won the Super Bowl, put up 1,500 yards, and is still miserable. The Eagles' receiving corps without him isn't good — but can you build around a player who's never satisfied?
Jaelan Phillips Contract Projection: What Will the Eagles Pay Their Star Edge Rusher?
Jaelan Phillips Contract Projection: What Will the Eagles Pay Their Star Edge Rusher?
Jaelan Phillips is set to command $20M+ annually in free agency. Here's the projected contract, how it fits the Eagles' cap, and why Philly can't afford to let him walk.
NFL Combine Produced the Best Athletic Class Ever — And the Eagles Were Taking Notes
NFL Combine Produced the Best Athletic Class Ever — And the Eagles Were Taking Notes
The 2026 NFL Combine showcased jaw-dropping athleticism across the board, with tight ends and offensive linemen stealing the show. The Eagles met with six tight ends and had scouts glued to the offensive line workouts.
The Eagles' AJ Brown Asking Price Is Being Called 'Unserious' — Here's Why That Matters
The Eagles' AJ Brown Asking Price Is Being Called 'Unserious' — Here's Why That Matters
The Eagles want a first-round pick and a premium Day 2 selection for AJ Brown, and teams around the league aren't biting. With the Patriots circling and the cap hit looming, Philly's leverage isn't as strong as they think.
Are the Eagles STILL a Top 5 Team? A Brutally Honest Power Ranking
Are the Eagles STILL a Top 5 Team? A Brutally Honest Power Ranking
The Eagles were Super Bowl contenders just months ago. But with coaching changes, a new offensive coordinator who's never called plays, and A.J. Brown trade rumors swirling, are they still a top-five team heading into 2026?
Can DeVonta Smith Really Be a True WR1? The Eagles Need an Honest Answer
Can DeVonta Smith Really Be a True WR1? The Eagles Need an Honest Answer
If A.J. Brown gets traded, DeVonta Smith becomes the Eagles' de facto number one receiver. But can the former Heisman winner handle that role? The honest answer might not be what Eagles fans want to hear.
Howie Roseman's Draft Heater Since 2021 Is the Best in the NFL — Can It Continue?
Howie Roseman's Draft Heater Since 2021 Is the Best in the NFL — Can It Continue?
DeVonta Smith. Jalen Carter. Cooper DeJean. Since 2021, Howie Roseman has hit on nearly every premium draft pick. Nobody in the NFL has a better track record over the last five drafts.
Did Saquon Barkley Break the Eagles' Passing Game? The Numbers Say Yes
Did Saquon Barkley Break the Eagles' Passing Game? The Numbers Say Yes
Since Saquon Barkley arrived in Philadelphia, Jalen Hurts' passing yards dropped from 3,700 to 2,900 and AJ Brown's targets fell from 158 to 97. Was the Super Bowl worth the long-term offensive regression?
The Eagles' Tight End Room Is About to Be Empty — Here's How They Fix It
The Eagles' Tight End Room Is About to Be Empty — Here's How They Fix It
Dallas Goedert, Grant Calcaterra, and Kylan Granson are all free agents. The Eagles may need to rebuild the entire tight end room from scratch this offseason, and the blueprint is already emerging.
Why Trading AJ Brown Is a Lose-Lose-Lose for the Eagles
Why Trading AJ Brown Is a Lose-Lose-Lose for the Eagles
Bad trade return. Dead cap money. No replacement as talented. Every angle of an AJ Brown trade hurts the Eagles more than it helps — and the math proves it.
The Jeff Stoutland Question the Eagles Still Haven't Answered
The Jeff Stoutland Question the Eagles Still Haven't Answered
Jeff Stoutland built three Super Bowl offensive lines and coached the greatest postseason rushing attack in NFL history. The Eagles replaced him with a coach whose line regressed in Minnesota. Nobody has explained why.
The Eagles Run Zero Play Action — And That's Why AJ Brown Wants Out
The Eagles Run Zero Play Action — And That's Why AJ Brown Wants Out
The Eagles had a generational rushing attack and ran among the lowest play-action rates in the NFL. For a receiver like AJ Brown who thrives on timing and volume, that offense is a prison sentence.
Howie Roseman Won't Say It: The AJ Brown Non-Denial That Tells You Everything
Howie Roseman Won't Say It: The AJ Brown Non-Denial That Tells You Everything
Howie Roseman was asked by three different reporters on the same day whether the Eagles would trade AJ Brown. He gave the same carefully worded non-answer every time. That silence speaks volumes.
The Eagles' Jaelan Phillips Dilemma: What's the Walk-Away Number?
The Eagles' Jaelan Phillips Dilemma: What's the Walk-Away Number?
Jaelan Phillips is the Eagles' top free agency priority. But the market could push his price to $28 million per year. At what point does Howie Roseman walk away — and what's Plan B if he does?
Why the Eagles Are Going Offense-Heavy in the 2026 Draft
Why the Eagles Are Going Offense-Heavy in the 2026 Draft
The Eagles haven't drafted a skill position player in the first round since DeVonta Smith in 2021. That's about to change. Howie Roseman has been saying it — the offensive rebuild starts now.