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Howie Roseman gave the same rehearsed line about AJ Brown at the NFL owners meetings. When the GM won't say 'we're not trading him,' the writing is on the wall.
Seven offensive tackles could be selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Eagles have options at pick 23, but the offense-vs-defense conflict creates an interesting decision for Howie Roseman.
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Philadelphia faces its most consequential roster construction decision since the Wentz era. The A.J. Brown trade timeline, Jalen Carter's looming extension, and Howie Roseman's cap chess reveal a franchise at a critical inflection point.
With the 2026 NFL Draft approaching, we grade every first-round pick of the Howie Roseman era — from Brandon Graham to Nolan Smith — and identify the pattern that should guide the Eagles at pick 23.
With 24 players entering the final year of their deals, Howie Roseman faces a chess match of extensions, fifth-year options, and calculated gambles. Here's the tier-by-tier breakdown of who the Eagles absolutely must lock up, who they can afford to let walk, and the one-year fliers that could reshape the entire roster.
The Eagles appear headed toward trading AJ Brown after June 1, and the ripple effects will transform their approach at pick 23 and beyond. Here's the full breakdown of how one move changes everything.
The Eagles hold nine picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, but none matters more than No. 23. With Lane Johnson's clock ticking and edge rusher still unfinished, Howie Roseman's first-round decision could reshape Philadelphia's championship window for years.