Howie Roseman may not wait long to start reshaping the Eagles after Sunday’s 19-11 loss to the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field pushed Philadelphia to its seventh straight defeat.
The Eagles were already headed nowhere this season, but the latest loss only sharpened the focus on Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline. With the Week 10 bye coming up, Roseman could spend the next two days moving players and collecting future draft picks to help build toward the 2027 and 2028 rosters.
There are several names that could be in play, and one of the most likely is cornerback Riq Woolen. Woolen has been up and down all season.
He was strong in the opening month, then faded in the second. According to Pro Football Focus, he gave up 22 catches for 307 yards and four touchdowns over the first eight weeks.
Even with the uneven stretch, he still profiles as a useful No. 2 corner with the size, speed and length to handle most starting receivers. He fits best in man coverage, not zone, and his missed tackles remain a problem.
Still, playoff teams could see enough upside to send Philadelphia a fourth- or fifth-round pick, with a third-rounder possible if a team gets aggressive.
Tight end Dallas Goedert is another name to watch. Moving him would open more snaps for rookie Eli Stowers, who has three catches for 53 yards and no touchdowns in his first three games back from injury since Week 7. A Goedert deal could also set up the Eagles to add Zach Ertz to the active roster.
Defensive tackle Moro Ojomo may bring back the strongest return, even though the Eagles have told teams he is not available because they want to extend him, according to multiple reports. The problem is financial.
After giving Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis massive extensions last offseason, Philadelphia may not be able to meet Ojomo’s asking price. If he turns down the Eagles’ offers and reaches free agency after the season, the team could lose him anyway.
The Eagles have reportedly turned down trade offers already, but a second-round pick might change the conversation. The Jaguars are interested, according to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer.
Guard Landon Dickerson also appears to be in the mix. A late-round pick would be enough for the Eagles to consider it. He is no longer a high-level player and does not fit the team’s long-term plans, though he can still help a team in need of offensive-line depth and remains a solid run blocker.
Edge rusher Nolan Smith rounds out the list. His game is built on toughness and physicality, not gaudy sack totals, but he still creates pressure by collapsing the pocket and holds up well against the run.
Philadelphia would have to guarantee his fifth-year option of $13.752 million next year, so a trade before that decision could make sense. A Day 2 pick would be the target, and while his sack numbers may keep the return in check, teams looking for pass-rush help could still view him as one of the better options on the market.
The Eagles dealt a 2026 third-round pick for current Panthers pass rusher Jaelan Phillips last November, and they could get a similar package back for Smith.
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