Posted March 5th, 2026 | 1 Comment »Can you feel it? Free agency is just days away and things are starting to happen. Only rumors with the Eagles so far, but the action is picking up around the league. I’m starting to get genuinely excited about the offseason.
The big domino was the Bills trading for a WR. They got DJ Moore from the Bears for a second round pick. This move affects the Eagles in a couple of ways. First, it takes away a suitor. Buffalo might have had interest in AJ Brown. Not anymore. It does put pressure on other AFC teams. They see the Bills taking action. The Pats just cut Stefon Diggs, who was their best receiver. They desperately need a #1 receiver.
Alec Pierce is a good receiver and will be available as a free agent. Mike Evans will hit the market as well. Teams do have options, just not many. And certainly none as appealing as AJ Brown.
We still don’t know if AJ will be dealt, but we do have a better sense of his value. If Moore is worth a second round pick, Brown is worth a first and more.
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Bears fans thought adding the pick in the Moore trade made them frontrunners to get Maxx Crosby. Adam Schefter said he doesn’t think Crosby will go to Chicago. So where then? Dallas looked into it, but it doesn’t sound like that is going to work out. The Cowboys are now thought to be focusing on Trey Hendrickson.
That tweet doesn’t mean a thing. But I’d be lying if I didn’t say it got my attention. Crosby would be a fun addition to this defense, if the price is right.
The prudent thing would be to just re-sign Jaelan Phillips and keep your draft resources. But Crosby is enticing because he is more productive and more of a difference-maker. He averages 10 sacks and 19 TFLs per year. Phillips has never had more thann 8.5 sacks in a season and only has 32 career TFLs. And we know Howie does love to add difference-makers.
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We are seeing teams cut a lot of guys. That adds to the free agent pool and could give the Eagles more options when they go shopping. There is some thought that the Bills trading for Moore means they might have to cut TE Dawson Knox. If that happens, he could be of interest.
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The Eagles don’t have a lot of cap room so they will have to be selective shoppers. Howie Roseman isn’t the type to do nothing, though. Here is an interesting idea from EJ Smith and the PHLY gang.
I tend to think the Eagles will go cheap at CB since they have to pay Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean in the near future. But Howie does like adding talent when the price is right.
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There is a lot of uncertainty with the Eagles right now because there are so many things in the air. Howie could finalize some big deals and blow us away. Or this could all blow over and nothing significant happens. AJ stays in Philly and the big focus is on keeping Phillips.
The good news is that the Eagles have a strong roster and can choose to be aggressive or to sit back. Howie doesn’t have to force things. We can speculate and talk about what we want to happen. That’s the fun of the offseason. Between free agency, trades and the draft, Howie will have a lot of options. Choosing the right ones is what makes him so good at what he does.
The next week or so could be a lot of fun. At the very least, it should be interesting.
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Posted March 4th, 2026 | 2 Comments »There is one question that looms over the the Eagles offense as we head into the offseason. Will AJ Brown be traded? That’s a huge part of the puzzle as Howie Roseman and his staff make plans. Trading Brown would add a resource or two, but would also create a big hole in the lineup.
Roseman has done a masterful job of keeping everyone confused. Heck, this situation might have him as confused as us. Brown’s behavior during the season made it seems like he wanted out of Philly. The reports since the end of the season have been positive, saying AJ and Jalen Hurts are on the same page. New OC Sean Mannion presented his ideas for how to use AJ in the new offense. The Eagles brass was impressed and excited by what they saw.
If AJ buys in and decides he truly wants to stay, it would make life easier for the Eagles. They get to keep a star player and it helps them financially. But he has to buy in. 100 percent.
Other teams are interested in Brown. The Pats reportedly have interest, but are turned off by the asking price for now. We’ll see if that changes. The first big trade of the offseason went down today. The Rams acquired CB Trent McDuffie from KC for multiple picks, a first, fifth and sixth this year and a third in 2027. That’s a steep price. The Rams were desperate for secondary help and added one of the best players in the league. Seeing that deal may push others teams to step up and shoot their shot, so to speak. The AFC still feels pretty open. If you think Brown puts you over the top, come get him.
The consensus prior to the Combine was that Brown seemed to be a goner. Since the Combine, several reporters have switched their thinking and now feel Brown will stick around. Like I said earlier, this remains a confusing situation.
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Let’s start with the QB position. There were some impressive showings in Indy and I think that helps the Eagles. Ty Simpson threw the ball well and confirmed he is QB2. He isn’t likely to go early, but could be a guy someone will try to get in the 20’s. That could have teams talking to the Eagles about pick 23.
The Eagles will likely draft a QB. They have some interesting options. Drew Allar got hurt midseason and any thought of him being a high pick disappeared. He’s still big, strong and talented. He’s got a top flight arm. He is probably a third round pick at this point. That might seem to be a high pick for the Eagles to spend on a backup QB. Allar has big upside and might be worth the investment.
If the Eagles want an athletic QB, Taylen Green from Arkansas is very intriguing. He put up crazy numbers at the Combine and his game tape shows a player with a lot of potential.
Green feels like a boom or bust guy. He is very talented, but was erratic in college. If a pro staff thinks they can get him to play well on a more consistent basis, Green has starting QB potential.
If the Eagles want a Day 3 QB, Cade Klubnik from Clemson could be of interest. He is a solid pocket passer, but has some movement ability as well.
The scouting staff will be hunting for a QB who fit’s Sean Mannion’s system. He may prefer more mobility than recent picks like Tanner McKee and Kyle Bradford. We’ll have to wait and see.
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There isn’t much to say at RB. The Eagles seem set with Saquon Barkley, Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley. I think they will add a UDFA or two. I’ve not gotten deep enough into the RB class to have identified anyone of interest.
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If the Eagles deal AJ they could be looking for a WR in the first round. Denzel Boston could be of interest if they want someone with good size (6-4, 212). He’s strong and physical. Boston is a good deep receiver. He’s also good in the red zone. He could be a good fit in Mannion’s offense.
If AJ stays, the Eagles should still look for WR help in this draft. One thought is for them to focus on adding a vertical threat. That would open up more space for AJ and DeVonta to work underneath. Quez Watkins was not a good receiver, but his speed did affect defenses.
Chris Brazzell has good size and ran 4.37 in Indy. You see that speed on his tape. He was an outstanding deep threat for Tennessee and is a solid Day 2 prospect.
Jeff Caldwell from Cincinnati ran 4.31. Bryce Lance from NDSU ran 4.34 at 6-3, 204. Those times were highly impressive for bigger receivers. I don’t have a great sense of value for them coming out of the Combine. Probably still Day 3 guys, but that speed could change things.
Zavion Thomas from LSU ran 4.28. You see his speed vertically and horizontally. LSU used him as a runner out of the backfield at times. He also has KOR experience. Really interesting Day 3 guy.
This looks to be a good WR class. I focused on speed. Mannion had some blazers in GB so I’m thinking he might want more of that in Philly.
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TE is a position that will need a lot of work. I thought Dallas Goedert was as good as gone, but some recent talk has made it sound like he could stick around. If the Eagles don’t keep him, they will need to add a veteran, or two. I wouldn’t object to them bringing back Kylen Granson to compete for the #3 spot. He did some good things in the regular season finale.
There is one first round TE, Kenyon Sadiq from Oregon. He’s only 6-3, 241, but he’s a fast, explosive player. Sadiq is a talented pass catcher and also a good blocker. Will he last to pick 23? The knock on him is that he’s got inconsistent hands. Still, having a TE who runs 4.39 and has a 43.5 inch vertical would be nice. He can be a real weapon.
Eli Stowers will probably be a second round pick. The former QB became a good pass catcher at Vandy and then had a strong showing at the Combine. He had a 45 inch vertical. Stowers is an athletic receiver, but is not a good blocker at all. Max Klare from Ohio State is 6-4, 243. He is a good receiver and shows promise as a blocker. He could be a good target for the Eagles in Round 2.
There are some good Day 3 targets as well. I’m partial to Sam Roush from Stanford, He’s 6-, 267 and is a good blocker. It sure would be nice to have a backup TE who could block and help the run game. Roush ran 4.7 and had a good overall workout so don’t think of him as just a big bully. He’s got upside.
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The Eagles drafted three OL last year, but all were late picks. I expect them to take at least a couple of OL this year and they should be targeting guys early. The line needs young talent, not just projects with upside.
The OL looked good at the Combine and some think that will lead to a run on OTs in the first round. The guy I like is Max Iheanachor from Arizona State. He’s 6-6, 321 and a good athlete. He had a strong showing at the Senior Bowl and was equally as good at the Combine. Iheanachor is a bit raw compared to the other top OTs. I like the fact he’s athletic, but can also be a bully.
If the Eagles want to go the safer route, go get Blake Miller the RT from Clemson. He started for 4 years and is a more polished prospect. Miller doesn’t have the same upside, but could be a good starter for years.
Caleb Tiernan from NW had a strong showing in Indy. He’s big at 6-7, 329 and has g00d feet. He’s got a lot of experience. The downside is that he’s got short arms at 32 1/4. Still, he could be a solid Day 2 pick. If there is a run in the first round, there won’t be a lot of great options on Day 2. There is good depth on Day 3. Fa’alili Fa’amoe from Wake Forest is a guy that st00d out to me in Indy.
The Eagles won’t just focus on OTs. They need OG help as well. Emmanuel Pregnon from Oregon is a tough, physical player who could be a good fit. He looked good at the Combine. His game tape is a lot of fun.
Gennings Dunker was an OT at Iowa, but most feel he’s better suited to move inside in the NFL. He’s big at 6-5, 315 and is your typical Iowa OL. He would add good depth inside and could slide out to OT if needed. One of my favorite players is OG Keylan Rutledge from Georgia Tech.
Dunker and Rutledge will both probably go in the third round.
The Eagles should have good Day 3 options at both OT and OG.
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