With less than a week to go before the November 10 trade deadline, the Eagles are in a spot nobody in Philadelphia expected to be talking about this early: seller mode.
At 2-6 and riding a six-game losing streak, the Eagles are staring at a deadline that could reshape the roster rather than patch it up. General manager Howie Roseman is expected to be active, but the buzz around him is about moving pieces, not chasing a short-term fix. Multiple players could be in play, and the idea is simple enough - turn veterans into draft capital and start stacking picks for the future.
The biggest names floating around the rumor mill are Saquon Barkley and Moro Ojomo, though both were reportedly taken off the board before the Eagles’ 27-10 loss to the Washington Commanders in Week 8. Reports said the team told other clubs that neither player was available, and Barkley confirmed after the loss that the Eagles told him they wouldn’t move him.
Even with those two apparently protected, there are still plenty of names to watch. The focus naturally shifts to players on one-year deals or contracts that are about to expire, and NFL insider Ian Rapoport said Monday that cornerback Riq Woolen and starting left guard Landon Dickerson are two players to monitor as the deadline approaches.
Other names have been attached to the Eagles as well. Dallas Goedert and Hollywood Brown have both come up frequently in trade chatter, and NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported about a week ago that teams had interest in Brown.
Dickerson looks like one of the most realistic trade candidates. The Eagles have been evaluating Willie Lampkin at left guard, and Dickerson’s struggles in pass protection only add to the sense that this could be the right time to move him. If Philadelphia can land a third- or fourth-round pick, a deal would make sense.
Woolen also fits the profile of a player who could go. He’s on a one-year deal, and cornerback-needy teams are always hunting for help. He has also been beaten badly in the secondary over the last two games, which could make a fourth- or fifth-round return enough for the Eagles to consider pulling the trigger.
Goedert sits in the middle of the conversation. He was a trade candidate last season when he was in the final year of his deal, and this year he’s again on a one-year contract. The tight end room is already crowded, which gives Philadelphia a reason to at least listen if the offers are right.
Brown brings a different wrinkle. There would be interest, and a Day 3 pick would likely be on the table, but recent injuries in the wide receiver room could make the Eagles hesitate. Depth matters, and that could keep Brown in place even if the market is there.
Barkley remains a popular name simply because running backs are always in demand, but the Eagles have already told him he won’t be traded. Still, Cam Jurgens wasn’t supposed to be moved either, and the right offer changed that situation, so nothing can be ruled out completely.
Ojomo is another player who could draw attention if the price is right. Teams such as the Jacksonville Jaguars and Minnesota Vikings are looking for defensive line help, and that could create a market. The Eagles may also want to hold onto him if they’re thinking about a long-term extension.
If Philadelphia does make a move, the front office has clear areas to target. Offensive line help stands out first, especially with new starters at center and right tackle since the season began. The Eagles have also cycled through three different starters at both center and left guard, which makes the position group a major concern.
Safety is another spot that has been shaky all season. Andrew Mukuba, Marcus Epps, and Kenny Moore have all been part of inconsistent coverage, and missed tackles have piled up. That leaves room for the Eagles to pursue a younger safety on a rookie deal if the price is manageable.
Cornerback could also be on the radar, especially with Woolen not looking like a long-term answer. As with the other needs, the Eagles would likely want someone young and affordable to make the move worthwhile.
As for the draft capital side of things, Philadelphia has 2027 and 2028 picks to work with, and the 2028 haul is especially notable: two first-round picks and two second-round picks. The Eagles are more likely to add Day 3 selections, but they have enough ammunition to do more if the right deal comes along.
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