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Breaking Down the Top 5 Edge Rushers in the 2026 NFL Draft
Breaking Down the Top 5 Edge Rushers in the 2026 NFL Draft
With edge rusher as arguably the Eagles' biggest need, here's a deep dive into the top 5 edge prospects in the 2026 draft class — and why none of them may be available at pick 23.
24 Expiring Contracts: Inside Howie Roseman's Calculated Bet on 2027
24 Expiring Contracts: Inside Howie Roseman's Calculated Bet on 2027
The Eagles have 24 players entering the final year of their deals, and that's not an accident. Howie Roseman is building a roster designed to peak — and pay — in 2027, when the salary cap explodes and his young cornerbacks need extensions.
The Eagles' Linebacker Room Is the Best It's Been in Years — Here's Why
The Eagles' Linebacker Room Is the Best It's Been in Years — Here's Why
In a sea of C grades across the Eagles roster, one room stands alone with an A: the off-ball linebackers. Nakobe Dean, Jeremiah Trotter Jr., and Zack Baun have transformed the position under Vic Fangio.
The Eagles' Offense Is a Sea of C's — And That's Being Generous
The Eagles' Offense Is a Sea of C's — And That's Being Generous
A room-by-room breakdown of every Eagles offensive position group reveals a troubling pattern: running backs C+, tight ends C, tackles C, guards C, center D+. Strip the names off the jerseys and the production tells the real story.
Would You Trade Jalen Carter Straight Up for Myles Garrett?
Would You Trade Jalen Carter Straight Up for Myles Garrett?
Cleveland restructured Myles Garrett's contract this week — and the Eagles should be paying attention. The case for trading Jalen Carter straight up for the best defensive player in football.
Eagles 2026 Position Report Cards: Tight End
Eagles 2026 Position Report Cards: Tight End
Dallas Goedert bounced back with career-high touchdowns in 2025, but durability concerns and a thin depth chart keep the Eagles tight end room from reaching its full potential heading into 2026.
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The Eagles' $139 Million Problem: How Jalen Hurts' Contract Shapes Everything
The Eagles' $139 Million Problem: How Jalen Hurts' Contract Shapes Everything
Jalen Hurts was the highest-paid player in NFL history for exactly 10 days. Now he's 10th — and the Eagles face $139 million in dead money that will force a reckoning with his contract this year or next.
Jalyx Hunt's Upside Has Surpassed Nolan Smith — Now What?
Jalyx Hunt's Upside Has Surpassed Nolan Smith — Now What?
Nolan Smith's recurring injuries and limited production have opened the door for Jalyx Hunt to emerge as the Eagles' edge rusher of the future. The fifth-year option decision looms, but the real question is whether either can be the ace.
DeVonta Smith Can Be a WR1 — But Can He Survive the Workload?
DeVonta Smith Can Be a WR1 — But Can He Survive the Workload?
DeVonta Smith has the talent to be a true number-one receiver in the NFL. The only question that matters is whether his 170-pound frame can handle the target volume that comes with the job.
The Eagles' Secret Day 2-3 Draft Playbook: Why Howie Roseman Swings for Home Runs
The Eagles' Secret Day 2-3 Draft Playbook: Why Howie Roseman Swings for Home Runs
Howie Roseman doesn't draft for need on Day 3 — he hunts for one elite trait that can blossom into a starter. Here's how the Eagles' late-round philosophy works and which prospects fit the mold in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Prove-It Offseason: Why Howie Roseman Is Building the Eagles on One-Year Deals
The Prove-It Offseason: Why Howie Roseman Is Building the Eagles on One-Year Deals
Nearly every Eagles free agency signing this March has been a one-year prove-it deal. That is not a lack of ambition — it is the most calculated roster construction strategy in the NFC East, and it sets Philadelphia up to dominate the 2027 market.
Eagles 2026 Position Group Report Cards: Wide Receivers
Eagles 2026 Position Group Report Cards: Wide Receivers
Grading the Eagles' wide receiver room heading into 2026 — from A.J. Brown's uncertain future to DeVonta Smith's quiet dominance and the depth questions that could define the passing game.
The Eagles Offense Is Running on Borrowed Time — and $500 Million
The Eagles Offense Is Running on Borrowed Time — and $500 Million
The Eagles will spend half a billion dollars on offensive salaries over the last two seasons. Eight of 11 starters need replacing within 24 months. The math doesn't add up — and Howie Roseman knows it.