As the Philadelphia Eagles head into the 2026 offseason, they’re staring down a familiar foe: the salary cap. With limited financial flexibility and several key decisions looming, the front office is going to have to get creative-and maybe even a little ruthless-when it comes to shaping next year’s roster.
The big headlines so far have centered around two names: edge rusher Jaelan Phillips and star wide receiver A.J. Brown.
Will the Eagles bring Phillips back? Could they really move on from Brown?
Those questions are front and center, but they’re far from the only ones that need answering.
There’s also a slew of pending free agents to deal with-Reed Blankenship, Nakobe Dean, and Dallas Goedert among them. And beyond the obvious contract negotiations, Philly has to take a hard look at who might be on the chopping block. Some names are flying under the radar, but they could become cap casualties or roster cuts either in the coming months or by the end of training camp.
Let’s break down four players whose futures in midnight green are anything but guaranteed.
Kelee Ringo, CB
Ringo came into the league with plenty of promise, but his play on defense hasn’t lived up to expectations.
Eagles fans have seen the struggles-missed assignments, blown coverages, and an overall lack of consistency when it matters most. So why is he still on the roster?
Special teams. Ringo has quietly been one of the best special teamers in the league, and that’s bought him time.
But with new talent likely coming in at the cornerback position this offseason, the Eagles could decide that Ringo’s value on special teams alone isn’t enough to justify his spot-especially if it helps them free up some cap space.
Jakorian Bennett, CB
Bennett’s situation is a bit different, but no less uncertain.
The Eagles traded for him during training camp last year, hoping to bolster their secondary depth. Instead, injuries kept him sidelined for much of the season, and he never really got a chance to carve out a role.
He’s heading into the final year of his rookie deal, but with the cornerback room likely to see some reshuffling, it’s fair to wonder if Bennett will be part of the picture moving forward. Right now, it’s hard to make a compelling case for his roster spot.
Johnny Wilson, WR
Wilson’s rookie season was rocky, to say the least.
He caught just five of his 15 targets and struggled with drops-something that plagued him early on. To his credit, he looked like he’d turned a corner during training camp, showing improved hands and route-running.
But just as he was building momentum, a season-ending injury derailed his progress before the year even began. That opened the door for undrafted rookie Darius Cooper, who stepped in and made the most of his opportunity.
Now, with Cooper in the mix and A.J. Brown’s future uncertain, Wilson’s standing on the roster is shaky.
A strong offseason could help his case, but the margin for error is slim.
Tyler Steen, G
Here’s where things get complicated.
Steen started all 17 games in 2025 and graded out well-Pro Football Focus gave him a 71.6, which ranked him 17th out of 81 guards league-wide. That’s not just solid-it’s starter-level production.
But the Eagles are in a bind. They have tough decisions to make on veterans like Lane Johnson and Landon Dickerson, and if they fall in love with a rookie or a cheaper free-agent option, Steen could become a surprising cut.
Letting go of a durable, productive lineman isn’t ideal, but saving over $3 million in cap space might make it worth considering. It’s not the most popular move, but in a cap-crunched offseason, tough calls like this are often on the table.
Bottom Line
The Eagles are entering a pivotal offseason with more questions than answers.
While big-name decisions will dominate the headlines, it’s the under-the-radar roster moves that could ultimately shape the team’s depth and financial flexibility. Whether it’s trimming the fat at cornerback, making a call on a young receiver, or making a surprising move on the offensive line, Philadelphia will need to weigh production, potential, and price tag-carefully.
Because in a league where every dollar counts, even the smallest decisions can have a big impact.