Eagles Free Agent Rankings: Where Jaelan Phillips, Goedert and Nakobe Dean Stack Up
The Eagles have a significant chunk of their roster hitting free agency, and the latest rankings from Pete Prisco paint a picture of what Philadelphia is...
Eagles Free Agent Rankings: Where Jaelan Phillips, Goedert and Nakobe Dean Stack Up
The Eagles have a significant chunk of their roster hitting free agency, and the latest rankings from Pete Prisco paint a picture of what Philadelphia is working with — and what they might lose.
Here's where the key Eagles free agents stack up in the overall rankings heading into the 2026 free agent market.
Jaelan Phillips — #6 Edge Rusher
Phillips is the biggest name on the Eagles' free agent list and he's ranked as the sixth-best edge rusher available. For a team that needs to maintain its defensive identity, losing Phillips would be a significant blow.
The question is whether the Eagles can afford to pay him what the open market will demand while also managing the AJ Brown situation and potential draft investments.
Dallas Goedert — #67 Overall
Here's where it gets interesting. Goedert's market value has dropped significantly. A year ago, he would have commanded top-tier tight end money. Now? The Eagles are meeting with his agent at the combine, and the conversation is likely centered around a team-friendly deal.
The market says Goedert is worth about $6-8 million annually. That's a far cry from the premium tight end contracts we've seen in recent years. Howie Roseman saw this value decline coming a year ago.
Nakobe Dean — #34 Overall
Dean is an interesting case. He's developed into a solid contributor, but at 34th overall in the free agent rankings, he's not in the top tier. The Eagles could let him test the market and potentially bring him back at a reasonable number.
The Saquon Factor
The elephant in the room remains Saquon Barkley's contract. As discussed on The National Football Show, the value comparison between Barkley and DeAndre Swift is eye-opening. Swift produced nearly identical numbers in Chicago — 1,087 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns compared to Barkley's 1,140 yards — for $12 million less per year.
That's how general managers think. You essentially got the same production from a player making significantly less money. It's a conversation the Eagles need to have internally as they allocate cap space this offseason.
The Bottom Line
The Eagles' free agent class isn't elite, but it's significant. Phillips is the priority retention. Goedert can be brought back cheaply. Dean is replaceable. And the Barkley contract continues to loom over every financial decision this team makes.
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