The Philadelphia Eagles have no shortage of recognizable names, but one of the team’s best breakout bets for 2026 is a player who still flies a little under the radar.
Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report picked Tyler Steen as the Eagles’ most promising player heading into the 2026 NFL season, putting the fourth-year offensive lineman at the top of his list for Philadelphia. Steen, a third-round pick out of Alabama in the 2023 NFL Draft, has steadily worked his way into a major role and now looks set to open another season as a starter.
That rise became real last season, when Steen locked down a full-time spot on the line. He started all 17 games and was on the field for 96 percent of the Eagles’ offensive snaps. Knox pointed to the numbers from Pro Football Focus as well, noting that Steen was ranked 17th overall and 11th in pass protection among all guards in 2025.
"Steen started all 17 games for the Eagles this past season and played 96 percent of the offensive snaps. Pro Football Focus ranked him 17th overall and 11th in pass protection among all guards in 2025," Knox wrote.
Knox also highlighted the timing of Steen’s contract situation, with the lineman entering a contract year and positioned to cash in if he keeps building on last season.
"Entering a contract year, Steen has a great opportunity to build on last season and earn that lucrative second contract. If the rest of Philly's line can stay healthy in 2026, expect Steen to have an even more impressive campaign than he had last season."
For Steen, the final year of his current deal gives him plenty to play for. And if he puts together another strong season, the Eagles would appear to be in line to reward him next offseason rather than watch a young talent walk out the door.
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