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The AJ Brown Trade Isn't as Simple as Eagles Fans Think

The JAKIB Staff·February 4, 2026

The AJ Brown Trade Isn't as Simple as Eagles Fans Think

The cap math that makes trading AJ Brown far more complicated than fans realize. Pre-June 1 means $43M in dead cap. Post-June 1 pushes draft picks to 2027. Here's why the odds sit at 52-48.

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Feb 4·5 min read

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Eagles 2026 Draft: Offensive Tackle Succession for Lane Johnson Emerges as Round One Priority

The JAKIB Staff·February 3, 2026

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Eagles 2026 Draft: Offensive Tackle Succession for Lane Johnson Emerges as Round One Priority

The Eagles' 2026 draft strategy increasingly points toward offensive tackle as a first-round priority, addressing Lane Johnson succession planning proactively rather than waiting for desperate need to dictate reaching for suboptimal solutions.

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Feb 3·5 min read

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Vic Fangio Expected to Return — But This Could Be His Final Season

The JAKIB Staff·February 3, 2026

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Vic Fangio Expected to Return — But This Could Be His Final Season

The Eagles are operating with the belief that Vic Fangio will return for the 2026 season, but at 67-68 years old, this is widely expected to be his final year as defensive coordinator. As the team prepares for potential succession plans, questions loom about maintaining the defensive identity that has defined Philadelphia for the past two seasons.

Eagles Offensive Staff Shakeup: McMullen Identifies Three Coaches on the Chopping Block Under Sean Mannion

The JAKIB Staff·February 2, 2026

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Eagles Offensive Staff Shakeup: McMullen Identifies Three Coaches on the Chopping Block Under Sean Mannion

John McMullen names Scot Loeffler, Jeff Stoutland, and Aaron Moorhead as the three Eagles coaches most likely to be replaced as Sean Mannion begins building out his offensive staff. Here is why the 33-year-old OC's limited coaching network makes this process uniquely challenging.

Eagles Free Agency Power Rankings: Jaelan Phillips at $15M Is a 'No-Brainer' as Salary Cap Soars to $303M

The JAKIB Staff·February 2, 2026

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Eagles Free Agency Power Rankings: Jaelan Phillips at $15M Is a 'No-Brainer' as Salary Cap Soars to $303M

With the NFL salary cap jumping to over $303 million, the Eagles have unprecedented financial flexibility. Jeff Kerr and John McMullen ranked the top Eagles free agents and their walkaway numbers on Birds 365.

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Feb 2·5 min read