In Philadelphia, football isn’t just a game-it’s a heartbeat. So when the Eagles bowed out in the Wild Card round, falling to the 49ers on their home turf at Lincoln Financial Field, it wasn’t just a loss. It was a gut punch.
This was a game the Eagles had within reach. But when crunch time hit in the fourth quarter, the wheels came off.
The collapse wasn’t just tactical-it was emotional. And in front of a crowd that lives and breathes Eagles green, the sting was even sharper.
Now, the focus shifts to the offseason. And if there’s one thing GM Howie Roseman made crystal clear, it’s that this team isn’t hitting the reset button. Far from it.
“You can do whatever it takes to win now and still build for the future,” Roseman said during a media session, emphasizing a dual-track approach to roster building. “I just don't want it to get confused that we can't do whatever it takes to build a championship-caliber team next year and also continue to have really good players on this team for the future.”
In other words: the Eagles aren’t choosing between contending and rebuilding-they’re aiming to do both.
That vision starts with tough decisions. The team has already parted ways with offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, signaling that changes are coming not just on the field but in the coaching booth as well. Head coach Nick Sirianni and Roseman now face the task of retooling a roster that still has plenty of talent-but also plenty of questions.
One of the biggest revolves around wide receiver A.J. Brown.
After a turbulent performance against San Francisco, his future in Philly is suddenly uncertain. Whether it’s frustration, fit, or finances, Brown’s situation will be one of the offseason’s most-watched storylines.
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Then there’s linebacker Nakobe Dean, who acknowledged he may not be back next season. Injuries slowed his development, and now he finds himself in roster limbo as the Eagles evaluate their defensive core.
Speaking of the defense, all eyes will be on the trenches-specifically, on Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis. Both defensive tackles have shown flashes of dominance, and both are approaching the point where contract extensions come into play. If Roseman is serious about building for both the present and the future, locking up young talent like Carter and Davis will be a priority.
This offseason won’t be about splashy headlines-it’ll be about substance. Roseman’s message was clear: the Eagles aren’t backing down from expectations. But now comes the hard part-translating that message into action.
Because in Philly, words are cheap. Championships are the currency.