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Sean Mannion Was Hired to Fix the Run Game, Not the Passing Game
Sean Mannion Was Hired to Fix the Run Game, Not the Passing Game
Everyone thinks Sean Mannion is here to fix Jalen Hurts' passing. The real reason is simpler: Saquon Barkley got hit behind the line on 40% of his carries, and the run game collapsed.
Jalen Carter's Shoulder Issues Could Derail His Massive Extension
Jalen Carter's Shoulder Issues Could Derail His Massive Extension
Jalen Carter ranked 115th of 130 in run defense last season because he couldn't lift weights due to chronic shoulder pain. Now his contract extension talks just got a lot more complicated.
The Eagles Have 9 Picks and a Masterplan: Inside Howie Roseman's Reload Blueprint
The Eagles Have 9 Picks and a Masterplan: Inside Howie Roseman's Reload Blueprint
With nine draft picks, key free agency additions on prove-it deals, and the A.J. Brown question looming, Howie Roseman is executing one of the most calculated roster reloads in recent Eagles history. Here's how every piece fits together.
This Day in Eagles History: The Donovan McNabb Trade That Changed Everything
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.
The Eagles' Edge Rush Gamble: Why Howie Roseman Is Betting the Draft Over Free Agency
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.
Eagles 2026 Position Report Cards: Safety
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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If the Hurts-Eagles Divorce Happens, It Will Be Uglier Than Carson Wentz
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.
Where Does Jalen Hurts Actually Rank Among NFL Quarterbacks?
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.
Brock Purdy vs Jalen Hurts: The Question That Exposes the Eagles' Real Plan
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.
The Eagles Are Sabotaging Jalen Hurts — And the Coaching Hires Prove It
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?
The Definitive Jalen Hurts Assessment: Not Top Five, But Good Enough to Win
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.
Every Eagles Offensive Starter Declined in 2025 — What That Means for 2026
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.
Eagles Defense Doesn't Need Jaelan Phillips — The Young Core Is Already Elite
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.