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Monroe Freeling Is Drawing Joe Alt Comparisons — Could the Eagles Trade Up?
Georgia's Monroe Freeling is shooting up draft boards with elite athleticism and a Joe Alt comparison from analysts. Here's why the Eagles might have to move into the top 12 to get him.
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Why the Eagles Should Draft an Offensive Lineman in Round One — No Matter What
The Eagles' offensive line isn't what it used to be. With Lane Johnson's clock ticking and Landon Dickerson's durability in question, Philadelphia needs to invest in the trenches before it's too late.
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The Myles Garrett Contract Restructure Explained — And Why the Eagles Can't Wait
Cleveland pushed Myles Garrett's option bonuses to September, giving them trade flexibility. Here's what it means for the Eagles' edge rusher pursuit and why Howie Roseman can't afford to sit on his hands.
Eagles 2026 NFL Draft Intel: Mock Draft Consensus, Prospect Visits, and Trade Scenarios
One month out from the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, the Eagles pre-draft process is revealing a clear picture: offensive tackle at pick 23 leads the consensus, six prospects have visited the Jefferson Health Training Complex, and Howie Roseman has trade options in both directions.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Jalen Hurts Contract: Salary, Cap Hits and Dead Money
Jalen Hurts’ contract explained: annual value, 2026–28 cap hits, cash pay and why the Eagles’ dead-money cost depends on timing and transaction type.
The No-Fly Zone Is Real: Why the Eagles Just Built the Best Cornerback Trio in Football
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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.