As the confetti settles on another thrilling Super Bowl, the NFL offseason is officially underway-and for the Philadelphia Eagles, that means it’s time to get to work. With a new offensive coordinator and passing game coordinator in place, the front office is staring down a pivotal stretch. The Eagles have 21 players set to hit the free agent market, and while big names like Jalen Carter and Dallas Goedert will dominate headlines, it’s the under-the-radar additions that could quietly shape the 2026 roster.
Let’s dive into 15 lesser-known free agents who could fit Philadelphia’s needs as they look to retool and reload.
Ar’Darius Washington, DB
Washington might not pass the eye test at 5-foot-8, but don’t let the frame fool you-he brings versatility and playmaking instincts to the secondary. After missing most of 2025 with an Achilles injury, Washington will be looking to bounce back.
In 2024, he was a breakout presence in Baltimore’s defense, lining up all over the field-slot, box, deep safety-and producing 64 tackles, two interceptions, a sack, a forced fumble, and five tackles for loss in 10 starts. His 86.1 PFF coverage grade ranked fifth among safeties that year.
If healthy, he’s a Swiss Army knife type who could thrive in a multiple-look defense.
Jalen Thompson, S
Thompson is a steady, downhill safety who brings production and physicality. In 2025, he racked up 95 tackles, a sack, six pass breakups, and a forced fumble in 15 games. He’s not flashy, but he’s reliable-a tone-setter on the back end who could bolster the Eagles’ safety depth, especially if they’re looking for someone who can step in and start right away.
Alex Anzalone, LB
A nine-year vet, Anzalone is the kind of linebacker who may not make highlight reels but consistently gets the job done. He’s a strong run defender with the ability to blitz and cover backs out of the backfield.
In Detroit last season, he posted 2.5 sacks and eight pass deflections despite missing time due to injury. His experience and football IQ could be valuable in a linebacker room that’s been in flux.
Coby Bryant, S
Bryant has a knack for getting his hands on the football. He’s pulled down seven interceptions over the past two seasons, including four in 2025, and forced two fumbles.
He’s a ballhawk with positional flexibility, able to play both safety and nickel. That kind of playmaking ability could be a welcome addition to an Eagles secondary that struggled to generate turnovers at times.
Kamren Curl, DB
Curl is one of the more intriguing names on this list. He’s a do-it-all safety who led his team with 122 tackles in 2025, including 79 solo stops.
Add in two sacks, five pass breakups, and two interceptions, and you’ve got a player who impacts every level of the field. He allowed just one touchdown in coverage and an 89.5 passer rating when targeted.
Curl’s arrow is pointing up, and he could be a long-term answer at safety.
Damar Hamlin, DB
Hamlin’s 2025 season was derailed by injury-he landed on IR in early October after limited defensive snaps through five weeks. Still, he’s shown resilience throughout his career and could be a low-risk depth signing for a team willing to bet on his upside and leadership.
Quinton Bell, Edge
Bell has bounced around a bit-30 career games across five seasons with Tampa Bay, Atlanta, and Miami-but he brings special teams value and rotational depth off the edge. He’s recorded 38 tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble in his career, along with four special teams tackles. He’s not a starter, but he’s a glue guy who can fill multiple roles.
Jack Jones, CB
Jones had a career-best 77 tackles in 2025, showing improved physicality and willingness to mix it up in the run game. He also added six pass breakups, an interception, and two forced fumbles. He’s a scrappy corner who could compete for a nickel or boundary role depending on how the Eagles’ secondary shakes out.
Brady Christensen, OL
Christensen’s 2025 campaign was cut short by injury, but the veteran guard has starting experience and positional flexibility. He could be a smart depth signing for a team that values versatility up front-especially with the Eagles’ history of shuffling their offensive line due to injuries.
A.J. Epenesa, Edge
Epenesa saw his production dip in 2025-down to 2.5 sacks and 32 tackles-but he still managed to tip two passes for interceptions. His snap count dropped significantly, which may have contributed to the statistical decline.
Still, he’s a capable rotational edge rusher who brings size and length. In the right scheme, he can still be a disruptive presence.
Teven Jenkins, OL
Jenkins logged a solid 77.7 PFF grade over 324 snaps in 2025. He’s a tough, physical guard who plays with an edge and has shown flashes of dominance in the run game. If the Eagles are looking to shore up their interior line, Jenkins is a name to watch.
Zion Johnson, OL
A former first-rounder, Johnson has had an up-and-down start to his career. He played over 1,000 snaps in 2025 but earned just a 57.0 PFF grade.
Still, he’s only 27 and has the pedigree and experience to warrant a second look. In the right system, he could thrive with better coaching and a more stable offensive line around him.
Arden Key, Edge
Key finished 2025 with four sacks and 22 tackles in 12 games. He’s a high-motor edge rusher who can generate pressure in spurts and contribute in pass-rush packages. He’s not a full-time starter, but he’s the kind of rotational piece that can help keep a defensive line fresh.
Charlie Kolar, TE
Kolar hasn’t been featured much in the passing game, but he’s a capable blocker and has averaged 13.6 yards per catch when called upon. He’s a developmental tight end who could find a niche role in a two-tight end set or as a depth piece behind Dallas Goedert-depending on how the Eagles handle their TE room.
Roger McCreary, CB
Traded midseason to the Rams, McCreary is set to hit free agency after his rookie contract expires. A 2022 second-round pick, he earned a respectable 69.2 PFF grade in 2025, ranking 28th among corners. He’s a physical, press-man corner who could push for a starting role or provide quality depth.
Dylan Parham, OL
Parham has been a steady presence on the Raiders’ offensive line, starting for four years and still just 26 years old. He’s not a household name, but he’s dependable and offers upside as a developmental guard or swing interior lineman.
K’Lavon Chaisson, Edge
Chaisson had a breakout year in 2025, posting 7.5 sacks and 31 tackles while starting 10 games for a team that made a Super Bowl run. He added a fumble-return touchdown and ranked 18th among edge defenders in quarterback pressures during the regular season.
He turned it up even more in the playoffs, adding 18 pressures. This is a player whose best football may still be ahead of him.
Andre Cisco, DB
Cisco was off to a strong start in 2025 before a pectoral injury ended his season in Week 8. Through those first eight games, he had 41 tackles-second-most on his team-and had barely come off the field. He’s a rangy safety with ball skills and could be a smart buy-low candidate if he’s fully recovered.
Chidobe Awuzie, CB
Awuzie quietly put together a strong 2025 campaign with the Ravens, earning a 75.3 PFF coverage grade-15th among all corners. He had seven pass breakups in 408 coverage snaps and still looks like a starting-caliber corner. At 30, he brings veteran savvy and could be a stabilizing presence in a young secondary.
Joshua Williams, CB
Williams saw limited action in 2025-just 17 snaps-but his previous body of work suggests he’s still a capable depth corner. He’s earned a PFF coverage grade of 64.6 or better in three straight seasons from 2022 to 2024. For a team looking to round out its cornerback room, he’s a low-cost, developmental option with upside.
Bottom Line: The Eagles have plenty of big decisions to make this offseason, but smart teams don’t just win in March-they win in the margins. These under-the-radar free agents might not dominate headlines, but a few of them could end up playing meaningful snaps in 2026. And for a team looking to bounce back and make another playoff push, those kinds of moves can make all the difference.