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Eagles 2026 Position Report Cards: Safety
Reed Blankenship's career year and C.J. Gardner-Johnson's resurgence powered a safety tandem that helped anchor the league's best passing defense. Grading the Eagles' safety room from their Super Bowl championship season.
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Where Does Jalen Hurts Actually Rank Among NFL Quarterbacks?
Ranking Jalen Hurts against all 32 starting NFL quarterbacks produces a result that will upset both his biggest supporters and his harshest critics. The truth is somewhere nobody wants to look.
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Brock Purdy vs Jalen Hurts: The Question That Exposes the Eagles' Real Plan
If the Eagles are installing a Shanahan-style offense, which quarterback would they prefer — Brock Purdy or Jalen Hurts? The answer exposes everything wrong with Philadelphia's direction.
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Every Eagles Offensive Starter Declined in 2025 — What That Means for 2026
Only DeVonta Smith maintained his level of play among Eagles offensive starters last season. The rest got worse — and the reasons paint a concerning picture for 2026.
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Eagles Defense Doesn't Need Jaelan Phillips — The Young Core Is Already Elite
Losing Jaelan Phillips to Carolina stings. But the Eagles' defensive foundation — Jalen Carter, Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, and Jihad Campbell — makes this the strength of the roster heading into 2026.
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The Eagles' Offense Problem Isn't Jalen Hurts — It's the Plan to Change Him
The Eagles are hell-bent on implementing a Shanahan-style offense that doesn't fit their quarterback. The real question isn't whether Jalen Hurts can adapt — it's why Philadelphia is asking him to.
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The Eagles' Draft-Proofing Masterclass: How Roseman's Free Agency Strategy Reveals the April Blueprint
Howie Roseman's prove-it free agent signings weren't about filling holes — they were about eliminating desperation at every pick. With nine selections and a roster he calls 'incomplete,' the Eagles' draft board just got a lot more flexible.
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Eagles 2026 Position Report Cards: Cornerback Room Gets an A
The Philadelphia Eagles transformed their cornerback room from a question mark into one of the NFL's best units. With Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean earning first-team All-Pro honors and the addition of Riq Woolen, this group deserves top marks heading into 2026.
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The RPO Quarterback Shelf Life Is Real — And Hurts Should Be Worried
Cam Newton ran his way out of the NFL. Lamar Jackson's body broke down last season. The RPO quarterback shelf life is real, and Jalen Hurts is entering the danger zone unless he evolves his game.
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Can Jalen Hurts Run Sean Mannion's Offense? The Evidence Says No
The Eagles hired a McVay disciple to run their offense. The problem? Jalen Hurts has never demonstrated the ability to run a complex pro-style passing system. And with OTAs 18 days away, time is running out.
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The Safest Pick in the 2026 NFL Draft Is a Guard Nobody's Talking About
While everyone focuses on offensive tackles and edge rushers, the best offensive lineman in the 2026 NFL Draft might be a Penn State guard that insiders are calling a future All-Pro.
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The Eagles Face a $155 Million Summer That Will Define the Franchise
Jalen Carter, Jalen Hurts, Cooper DeJean, and Quinyon Mitchell could all need new contracts next offseason. The projected total? At least $155 million per year. Not every player is getting paid.
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Jeffrey Lurie Called Jalen Carter 'Good' — That Should Terrify Eagles Fans
Jeffrey Lurie's tepid 'good' when asked about Jalen Carter stands in stark contrast to his effusive praise of Jalen Hurts. For a player about to command $35 million per year, the owner's lack of enthusiasm is telling.