More Moves

The Eagles still haven’t done anything that would be considered a splashy move, but they did some things on Thursday to help the roster.

The Philadelphia Eagles are signing 2-time Super Bowl champion CB Jonathan Jones, sources tell @NFLonCBS. The Eagles add the cornerback with the best name in all of sports. pic.twitter.com/4R3RbmzIWb

— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) March 12, 2026

This is an interesting move. Howie Roseman said this offseason that the team last year didn’t have good enough depth at CB. They obviously don’t want to run into that situation again. Jones is only 5-9, 183 and mostly plays in the slot. The Eagles already have Cooper DeJean there and Michael Carter as his backup. It is possible that Carter could be moving to safety. The team let Reed Blankenship leave and hasn’t added anyone at that position. I still think re-signing Marcus Epps would be a smart move.

The addition of Jones also means that Mac McWilliams can focus on playing outside corner. Jones is 32 and has played in 144 career games. He spent most of that time with the Patriots. One of his coaches was Mike Pellegrino, who is now the Eagles secondary coach. Jones has a little experience at playing safety. I don’t think the Eagles will put him there, but they do like versatile DBs.

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Punting paydays continue: Eagles free-agent punter Braden Mann is signing a four-year, $14 million extension, including $7 million guaranteed to return to Philadelphia, per sources. pic.twitter.com/AXMURff7AL

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2026

This was a bit of a surprise. Some thought the Eagles might look to go cheaper at the position. Mann is a good punter and holder so the move makes sense from a talent perspective. You just wonder if it is wise from a cost standpoint because the Eagles have so many stars to pay. Every dollar counts.

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Back to safety for a minute. Two veterans signed elsewhere on Thursday. CJGJ went to Buffalo. Jaquan Brisker went to Pittsburgh. Both were cheap deals so the Eagles must not have had interest in either player.

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The Eagles and three-time Pro Bowl OG Landon Dickerson have agreed to a revised two-year contract at around $36M, per sources.

He was previously due $39M in 2026-27 but can hit that with 2027 incentives.

He’s due $15.7M this year and is no longer under contract in 2028. pic.twitter.com/CB4oLIP0a0

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 12, 2026

The Eagles save $3.3M in cap space this year so that basically paid for Mann. The revised contract feels like Dickerson preparing to retire. He will play this season. We’ll have to wait and see about 2027. I would assume that would be based on how Dickerson feels after another year of football as well as how he performs. I don’t think he’d want to stick around if he’s miserable or struggling.

I was already projecting the Eagles to draft a guard somewhat early this year. After this news I think it is almost a sure thing. Obviously it depends how the board breaks. I do think there should be good targets in rounds 2-4.

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Falcons, Eagles, Jets, Giants, Titans, Vikings, Bengals, Cowboy, and Ravens DL coaches working out the Clemson DL. Al Golden is also there

— Billy M (@BillyM_91) March 12, 2026

Clint Hurtt was at Clemson to check out some prospects.

DT Peter Woods
Edge TJ Parker
DT DeMonte Capeheart

Woods has a legit chance to be a Top 20 pick. I don’t think the Eagles would spend a key resource on another DL with the guys they already have in place.

Parker will go somewhere in the 20-45 range. He could be of interest depending on what happens with the edge position in free agency.

Capeheart is a Day 3 pick. He could be a player the Eagles like if they want better depth inside. He is a good run defender.

The Eagles send their scouts to almost every Pro Day around the country. That is information gathering more than specific interest. Pay attention when a position coach is there. That means the team does have interest in a player or two.

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