The Eagles have gone from stable to shaky up front in a hurry.
Lane Johnson announced his retirement from football on Tuesday, and less than a day later Howie Roseman sent Pro Bowl center Cam Jurgens to the Ravens in a deal that brought back a second- and fifth-round pick in the next two NFL Drafts. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the full trade sent Jurgens and a 2027 7th-round pick to Baltimore in exchange for a 2027 5th-round pick and a 2028 2nd-round pick.
Trade: Eagles are sending two-time Pro Bowl center Cam Jurgens and a 2027 7th-round pick to the Ravens in exchange for a 2027 5th-round pick and a 2028 2nd-round pick, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/AaGL3MYqS7
- Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 7, 2026
That kind of movement leaves Philadelphia’s offensive line looking nothing like the unit that once set the tone for the franchise. Even at full strength, this group wasn’t exactly overwhelming opponents in every phase. Now the picture looks far more unsettled, and Landon Dickerson suddenly stands right in the middle of it.
Dickerson, a three-time Pro Bowl guard, played in 15 games in 2025, but it was clear he was not at his best. He had earned Pro Bowl honors in each of the three seasons before that, and he also had a strong rookie year. But he has been dealing with injury issues, and the source material makes it clear he has not looked like himself since the 2024 season.
The 28-year-old is on injured reserve now after suffering a knee injury in training camp. If the Eagles intend to keep him as part of their long-term offensive line plans, the path is simple: he has to get back on the field and stay there.
That’s easy to say, of course, but availability matters most. A healthy Dickerson would at least give Jalen Hurts and the offense some much-needed familiarity.
There’s another path, too, and it’s one Roseman could explore. Dickerson is tradeable, and if he’s trending healthy, teams in need of quality offensive line help would surely be interested.
With Jurgens already moved, the idea of Dickerson being dealt only becomes more realistic. Roseman could decide a rebuild is unavoidable and use Dickerson to bring back a draft pick while clearing his contract off the books.
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