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AJ Brown's Trade Timeline Just Got Clearer — And Eagles Fans Won't Like It
With Dallas Goedert's return removing the cap pressure, AJ Brown's trade now looks like a June 1 inevitability. Here's why the 80/20 odds against him staying are probably right.
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The Eagles Have 9 Draft Picks and Zero Excuses — Here's the Blueprint for April
Philadelphia received four compensatory picks, giving them nine total selections in the 2026 NFL Draft. With clear roster holes at edge rusher, safety, and wide receiver, Howie Roseman has no excuse not to nail this draft class.
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Spencer Fano Could Solve 3 Eagles Problems With 1 Pick
He should be a top 10 pick. His arms might drop him to 23. The Eagles would be getting the safest pick in the entire 2026 draft — and a player who solves their offensive line crisis.
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Dallas Goedert Decision Day: Why Walking Away Makes Zero Sense
The math is simple: $20 million in dead cap if Goedert leaves vs ~$10 million for a new deal. The Eagles keeping their Pro Bowl tight end is a no-brainer.
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Greenard vs Phillips: Why the Eagles' Edge Rush Debate Isn't What You Think
Jonathan Greenard is the sizzle. Jaelan Phillips is the steak. The Eagles lost one and are chasing the other — but the real concern might be at a completely different position.
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Eagles Free Agency Week 1 Report Card: What Howie Got Right
The Eagles added Arnold Ebiketie, locked up Braden Mann, signed Jonathan Jones, and extended Jordan Davis. Here's what Howie Roseman's first week tells us about the master plan.
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Eagles Offensive Line Succession Plan: Lane Johnson's Last Ride and What Comes Next
Lane Johnson is back for year 14, Landon Dickerson just restructured, and Chris Kuper replaces Jeff Stoutland. The Eagles' offensive line is still elite — but the clock is ticking on a transition that will define the next era in Philadelphia.
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Howard Balzer on AJ Brown's Trade Value: Don't Expect a First-Round Pick
NFL insider Howard Balzer isn't convinced the Eagles can get a first-round pick for AJ Brown. At 28 going on 29, Brown's age and contract demands limit his market — and contending teams are already set at receiver.
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Eagles Offensive Line Has a 2-Year Shelf Life — Here's the Breakdown
Lane Johnson's cap hit is crushing the Eagles. Landon Dickerson restructured and took less money just to play one more year. The Eagles' offensive line has a two-year window before a total rebuild.
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How the Eagles Lost Jaelan Phillips — And Why It Exposes a Bigger Problem
The Eagles had a deal in place for Jaelan Phillips at 3 years, $27.5 million. Then Carolina swooped in with a fourth year and $30 million. Now Howie Roseman is scrambling for an edge rusher — again.
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Jordan Davis Extension: $78M Deal Done, But Can He Play Three Downs?
Jordan Davis locked in a three-year, $78 million extension to stay in Philadelphia through 2029. The money says franchise player. The question is whether he can prove he's a three-down defensive tackle.
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Jeff Stoutland Departure: Why Les Bowen Calls It a 'Horrible Loss' for the Eagles
Legendary Eagles reporter Les Bowen didn't mince words about the Jeff Stoutland departure. With the offensive line's health already in question, losing the best OL coach in football could be devastating.
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Eagles Edge Rusher Options in 2026 Free Agency: Who's Still Available?
With Trey Hendrickson gone to Baltimore and Bradley Chubb signing cheap in Buffalo, the Eagles' edge rush market is collapsing fast. Here's who's left and what the real options look like.