As the NFL calendar inches toward the 2026 league year, the Philadelphia Eagles find themselves at a crossroads-one that could define the next chapter of their franchise. With free agency looming and the draft on the horizon, Howie Roseman has a cache of draft picks in hand and some key decisions to make.
After a 2025 campaign that ended in a Super Bowl victory, the Eagles looked like a team built to stay on top. But a late-season collapse in 2026 has raised real questions about whether this group is trending up-or teetering on the edge.
The good news? There’s still time to right the ship, and it starts with free agency.
The Eagles won’t be major spenders this offseason, not with their cap situation, but they don’t need to be. What they do need is to target smart, scheme-fit veterans who can elevate the roster without blowing up the books.
With new coaches on both sides of the ball and a potential make-or-break year ahead for Nick Sirianni, the margin for error is slim.
Romeo Doubs: A Familiar Face for a New-Look Offense?
If there’s one name that keeps surfacing in connection with Philly, it’s Romeo Doubs.
The wideout out of Nevada, a fourth-round pick in 2022, has quietly carved out a solid NFL résumé in Green Bay. His connection to new Eagles offensive assistant Sean Mannion is no coincidence-Mannion was on the Packers’ staff throughout Doubs’ tenure, including his breakout 2023 season and a strong follow-up in 2024, where he caught 46 passes for 601 yards and four touchdowns in just 13 games.
In 2025, Doubs took another step forward, hauling in 55 catches for 724 yards and six scores, even while missing a game due to a suspension for conduct detrimental to the team. He became a trusted target for both Jordan Love and Malik Willis, and his ability to win through contact, control his body in tight windows, and create after the catch made him a reliable weapon in Green Bay’s offense.
He’s not a burner-his 40 time hovered in the mid-4.5s-but Doubs brings a physical edge and versatility, even contributing as a punt returner last season. At a projected $12 million per year, he’s not cheap, but he’s also not priced like a WR1. That makes him an intriguing fit for a team like the Eagles, especially if there’s a shakeup in the wide receiver room.
Right now, Doubs would be fighting for WR2 reps behind DeVonta Smith and A.J. Brown.
But if the Eagles decide to move on from Brown and his hefty contract, Doubs could slide into a more prominent role. His familiarity with Mannion’s offense would be a major plus for Jalen Hurts as the team transitions into a new system.
If the off-field concerns keep his price tag reasonable, this could be the kind of savvy addition that pays dividends in both the short and long term.
Could Josh Jobe Make His Way Back to Philly?
Then there’s Josh Jobe-a name Eagles fans might remember from his early days as a developmental project under Roseman. Once a highly touted recruit at Alabama, Jobe went undrafted due to injuries and a slower-than-expected 40 time. But Philly saw potential, gave him a shot, and kept him around for two full seasons before parting ways in 2024.
Jobe landed in Seattle, first on the practice squad, then on the field. And he didn’t just get by-he thrived.
After appearing in 10 games with six starts late in 2024, he re-upped with the Seahawks on a one-year, $2 million deal and became a full-time starter in 2025. He started 15 of 16 games, posted 54 tackles, snagged an interception, and broke up 12 passes while often drawing the toughest matchups opposite Devon Witherspoon.
Now, with his stock on the rise and a projected $9.7 million AAV, Jobe is no longer just a flier-he’s a legitimate starting-caliber corner. Will Seattle keep him?
Possibly. But if not, don’t be surprised if Roseman circles back.
Philly’s secondary is still relatively inexpensive, and bringing back a player who knows the building and has developed into a capable starter could be a low-risk, high-upside move for a team looking to bolster its depth on the back end.
Dalton Risner: A Veteran Fit in the Trenches
The Eagles are also undergoing a major transition on the offensive line. With Jeff Stoutland stepping away, Chris Kuper takes over as the new offensive line coach. And while he won’t have any of his top Minnesota linemen hitting free agency, there is one familiar face who could be on the radar: Dalton Risner.
Risner, a second-round pick in 2019, has been a steady presence throughout his career. He’s started 92 of 101 regular-season games and just wrapped up a one-year deal with the Bengals after previously spending time under Kuper in Minnesota. At 30 years old, Risner still has plenty of tread on the tires and brings the kind of experience and system familiarity that could help smooth the Eagles’ transition up front.
On paper, Philly could return all five starting linemen from 2025. But that assumes Lane Johnson and Landon Dickerson don’t retire-two big ifs.
If either veteran hangs it up, the Eagles could be in the market for a plug-and-play interior lineman, and Risner fits the bill. He’s projected to command around $2.4 million per year, a bargain for a player with his résumé.
Even if he doesn’t start, Risner could provide valuable depth and leadership in a room that’s suddenly in flux. And with Kuper implementing his terminology and coaching style, having a trusted veteran who already knows the playbook could be the difference between a smooth transition and a rocky one.
Bottom Line: The Eagles aren’t in rebuild mode-but they’re definitely in recalibration mode. After a Super Bowl high in 2025, the 2026 season brought them crashing back to earth. Now, with a new-look coaching staff and several key roster decisions looming, this offseason will be about threading the needle between continuity and necessary change.
Whether it’s adding a wideout like Doubs to give Hurts another weapon, bringing back a familiar face like Jobe to shore up the secondary, or reinforcing the trenches with a steady hand like Risner, the Eagles have options. And with Howie Roseman pulling the strings, you can bet they’ll be aggressive in finding the right ones.