The Philadelphia Eagles had a strong offseason on paper, but the grade feels a little generous once you dig into what actually changed.
Yes, they added help where they needed it. Jonathan Greenard gives the pass rush a real boost, Tariq Woolen strengthens a secondary that already sits near the top of the league, and Arnold Ebiketie is another quietly useful piece in a deep edge group. The front office also brought in Andy Dalton, which sets up a surprising QB2 battle, and Johnny Mundt, who helps the tight end room while giving rookie Eli Stowers more time to grow.
But the move that hangs over everything is the loss of A.J. Brown.
Brown was one of the most productive players in Eagles history and, by the source’s framing, a top-five wide receiver in the NFL. Replacing that kind of player is never clean, and the Eagles are now trying to piece together his production with Dontayvion Wicks, Makai Lemon, and Hollywood Brown.
That group may be deeper, but it also comes with plenty of uncertainty. Wicks is getting a huge opportunity, Lemon is a first-round pick with unknown year-one output, and Hollywood Brown is on a one-year deal after the Eagles originally had Darnell Mooney in mind.
That’s the problem with the “A” grade: losing a player of Brown’s caliber makes the offense harder to project in 2026, not easier. Even if DeVonta Smith is a WR1, the Eagles are still left asking a lot from players who haven’t proven they can carry that role right away.
If one of Wicks or Lemon becomes consistently productive next season, that’s a major win. Until then, the receiver room is more of a question than a solved issue.
The long-term logic is clear enough. Brown wanted out, the Eagles didn’t have much leverage because of his contract, and Roseman at least got a 2028 first-round pick back in the deal.
That matters. A first-round pick is a first-round pick, and the Patriots’ interest in Brown helped Philadelphia maximize the return.
Still, the short-term reality is unavoidable. With Brown, the Eagles are arguably the best team in the NFC.
Without him, they slide behind the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks, even if they remain very much in the Super Bowl mix. The defense is still elite and the roster is still loaded, but the offense now carries more unknowns than it did before.
So the offseason was very good. It just wasn’t quite an “A.” A grade of “A-” fits better, mostly because Brown’s departure changed the complexion of the team in a way the rest of the additions can’t fully offset.
In Other News...
This Eagles Roster Longshot Could Become Camps Biggest Surprise
Erik Ezukanma got his shot with Philadelphia after OTAs, bringing a rsum that already includes stops with the Dolphins and Jaguars, plus a run in the UFL. For a receiver trying to stick in Eagles camp, that kind of path usually means starting from the back of the line, but Ezukanma does arrive with enough versatility to be more than a one-trick audition. He can line up as a receiver, handle the ball as a runner, and help on special teams, which gives him at least a way to get noticed while the competition at wideout sorts itself out.
The real opening may come in the return game, where the Eagles are looking to replace departed contributors and clean up an area that can swing field position quickly. Ezukanma does not need to win a starting job to matter, and that is what makes him an interesting camp name: there is a path for him to carve out a role if he can turn those extra reps into something useful on special teams. In a crowded room, that kind of value can keep a player in the conversation longer than most people expect. [Read more 🡒]
Howie Nailed This Eagles Draft Class But One Ending Still Stings
The 2022 draft class keeps looking better for the Eagles, even with only five picks to work with. The group gave Philadelphia the kind of haul teams spend years trying to assemble, starting with the move that brought A.J. Brown to town and continued with Jordan Davis, Cam Jurgens and Nakobe Dean. Brown became the headline grab, earning All-Pro recognition while producing at an elite level across his four seasons in Philadelphia, a reminder that one bold draft-day swing can reshape a roster faster than any day-three stash.
Jordan Davis has turned into part of the payoff too, and his 2025 breakout finally matched the traits that made him such an intriguing selection in the first place. Jurgens has grown into one of the leagues better centers and Deans career arc has been more frustrating, which is why the draft class still carries one note of unfinished business even in a review that otherwise reads like a win for Howie Roseman and the Eagles. [Read more 🡒]
Eagles Draft Pick Already Facing A Brutal O-Line Roster Squeeze
The Eagles are sorting through their offensive line picture heading into training camp, and the long-term plan is already getting crowded. Philadelphia used this years draft to add Markel Bell and Micah Morris as developmental options who could grow into future starters, while the coaching staff also has a new voice in Chris Kuper as it evaluates who can stick on the line and who is simply part of the offseason numbers game.
Cameron Williams is one of the young players caught in that squeeze. The 2025 sixth-round pick missed most of his rookie season because of a shoulder injury and only got into action in Week 18 against Washington, so every camp rep matters as he tries to carve out a backup role. With the Eagles continuing to shuffle pieces around up front, Williams has little margin for error as the competition tightens. [Read more 🡒]