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This Day in Eagles History: The Donovan McNabb Trade That Changed Everything

On April 4, 2010, the Philadelphia Eagles traded franchise quarterback Donovan McNabb to the Washington Redskins — a move that shook the city and launched the Michael Vick era.

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Analysis

The Eagles' Edge Rush Gamble: Why Howie Roseman Is Betting the Draft Over Free Agency

Philadelphia lost Jaelan Phillips to a $120 million deal in Carolina and responded with prove-it contracts. That's not a failure — it's a calculated bet on the 2026 NFL Draft. Here's why Roseman's patience could pay off.

The JAKIB Staff7 min read

Analysis

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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Opinion

If the Hurts-Eagles Divorce Happens, It Will Be Uglier Than Carson Wentz

The potential Jalen Hurts trade has two factors that didn't exist with Carson Wentz: a no-trade clause and Nicole Lynn running Clutch Sports. If this marriage ends, it's going to be messy.

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Analysis

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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Analysis

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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Opinion

The Eagles Are Sabotaging Jalen Hurts — And the Coaching Hires Prove It

Every coaching hire the Eagles have made contradicts Jalen Hurts' skill set. They're installing a Shanahan-style offense for a quarterback who thrives in the RPO. If that's not sabotage, what is?

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Opinion

The Definitive Jalen Hurts Assessment: Not Top Five, But Good Enough to Win

Jalen Hurts was never a top-five quarterback — not even during the Super Bowl run. But he's a unique, winning quarterback who's proven he can lead a team to the mountaintop. The question is whether Philadelphia will let him.

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Analysis

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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Analysis

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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Opinion

Why Trading AJ Brown Contradicts Everything the Eagles Say They Want

The Eagles want Jalen Hurts to evolve as a passer. They're also reportedly willing to trade his best weapon. Those two things cannot coexist.

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Analysis

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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Eagles Draft Intel: Prospect Visits, A.J. Brown Trade Buzz, and What the Owners Meetings Revealed

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