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Eagles 2026 Position Group Report Cards: Linebacker
The Eagles linebacker corps transformed from a long-standing weakness into one of the NFL's best units in 2025. With Zack Baun locked in, Jihaad Campbell emerging, and depth pieces contributing, this group earns its highest grade in years.
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How Howie Roseman Turned Two Mid-First-Round Picks Into AJ Brown, Jalen Carter, and Cooper DeJean
In the 2022 draft, the Eagles traded picks 16 and 19 to the Saints. What they got back became AJ Brown, Jalen Carter, and Cooper DeJean — three franchise cornerstones from a single trade. It might be the greatest deal in Roseman's career.
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Are the Eagles Overrated? A Position-by-Position Reality Check
The Eagles ranked 9th in a pre-draft NFL roster ranking — but are the individual players living up to their reputations? From Saquon Barkley's one great year to Landon Dickerson's 14 knee surgeries, the cracks are showing.
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RPOs Are Dead in Philadelphia — What the Mannion Hire Really Means for Hurts
The Eagles didn't hire Sean Mannion to run RPOs. They hired him to find out if Jalen Hurts can survive as a pocket passer. The backup quarterback room tells you everything about what Nick Sirianni actually wants this offense to be.
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Sean Mannion Has 137 Days to Install an Offense He's Never Built Before
Under NFL Players Association rules, the first day coaches can contact players is April 20. That gives Sean Mannion exactly 137 days to build, install, and execute a playbook he's never created — with a roster that may not fit his scheme.
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Eagles Draft-Proofing Explained: Why Howie Roseman Keeps Signing Players Nobody Cares About
The Eagles signed Chandler Martin to a two-year deal. Most fans shrugged. That's exactly the point — Howie Roseman's draft-proofing strategy gives the Eagles a massive advantage that 31 other teams ignore.
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The Eagles Have a Bigger Problem Than Losing Reed Blankenship
Reed Blankenship is gone and his replacement as the Eagles' on-field communicator isn't on the roster yet. The safety position needs a starter who can also direct traffic — and that's a hard combination to find.
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Chris Kuper's Track Record Should Worry Eagles Fans
Chris Kuper replaces a legend in Jeff Stoutland. His track record in Minnesota — where two linemen left and played better elsewhere — raises real questions about the Eagles' offensive line future.
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Too Many Cooks or the Smartest Move the Eagles Made This Offseason?
The Eagles hired three OC finalists onto one coaching staff. Critics call it crowded. The truth is it might be the smartest insurance policy in the NFL.
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The Sean Mannion Problem Nobody Wants to Admit
Sean Mannion has zero play-calling experience and nobody else wanted him as their OC. The Eagles are rolling the dice that he can save an offense that regressed under Kevin Patullo.
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Eagles Draft Intel: Howie Roseman's Board Is Taking Shape at Pick 23
With the 2026 NFL Draft less than a month away, the Eagles are zeroing in on targets at No. 23. From edge rushers to offensive linemen to a potential A.J. Brown replacement, here's everything we know about Philadelphia's draft strategy.
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The Shanahan Shift: How Sean Mannion's Outside Zone Scheme Reshapes the Eagles' Entire Roster Blueprint
New OC Sean Mannion is bringing a Shanahan-tree outside zone scheme to Philadelphia — and it's not just an offensive line adjustment. From the draft board to Jalen Hurts' development to the looming contract crisis, this scheme shift touches every corner of Howie Roseman's roster construction.
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Eagles 2026 Position Report Cards: Defensive Line
The Eagles defensive line entered 2025 facing massive turnover after losing Josh Sweat, Milton Williams, and Brandon Graham. A mid-season trade for Jaelan Phillips and Jordan Davis's breakout year kept the unit competitive, but Jalen Carter's regression and inconsistent edge pressure drag the grade down.
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The Eagles Only Have 3 Guys to Pay — The 'Can't Afford Everyone' Myth
Eagles fans keep hearing the team can't pay everyone. But when you run the numbers, only three players need extensions in the next two years: Jalen Carter, Cooper DeJean, and Quinyon Mitchell.
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Why the Eagles' WR3 Position Produces Nothing — And What It Means
The Eagles average 27 receptions per year from their third wide receiver. They're essentially playing 10 on 11 in the passing game, and it's killing their offense.
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AJ Brown Has 13 Drops in 521 Targets — The Numbers Don't Lie
The narrative that AJ Brown has a drop problem doesn't survive contact with the actual numbers. Thirteen drops in 521 targets over four years tells a very different story.
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Howie Roseman's 'Stock Answer' on AJ Brown Tells You Everything
Howie Roseman gave the same rehearsed line about AJ Brown at the NFL owners meetings. When the GM won't say 'we're not trading him,' the writing is on the wall.
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Eagles Draft Watch: 7 Tackles Could Go in Round 1 — Where Does Philly Fit?
Seven offensive tackles could be selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Eagles have options at pick 23, but the offense-vs-defense conflict creates an interesting decision for Howie Roseman.
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The Eagles' Safety Problem Isn't Going Away — And Howie Roseman Knows It
Howie Roseman was candid about why the Eagles let Reid Blankenship walk and what Tariq Woolen needs to prove. The safety position remains a question mark heading into the draft.
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Have the Eagles Actually Gotten Better This Offseason? The Case For and Against
The Eagles signed Joe Tryon-Shoyinka and continued Howie Roseman's draft proofing strategy. But have they actually improved? The answer depends on how much faith you put in the NFL Draft.