The Eagles are staring at a Week 10 bye that could arrive with more than just rest attached to it. After a 2-6 start and a Sunday night loss to the Washington Commanders in Week 8, Philadelphia is sitting in last place in the NFC East and currently holds the No. 5 pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
With Jalen Hurts dealing with a season-ending blood clot issue and Lane Johnson retired, the season has already veered off course. That reality has opened the door to the kind of shake-up that usually follows a lost season, and NBC Sports Philadelphia insider Ryan Fowler says one league source is already expecting it.
“Text from a league source: 'This [Eagles] team is going to look very different come the bye... it's a loss that loses people their jobs,'” Fowler shared. “'They just got their a** kicked back to back weeks in primetime, there will be changes.'”
The timing matters. The NFL trade deadline is eight days away, and with the Eagles sitting at 2-6, they could shift into seller mode fast. Moro Ojomo, Tariq Woolen, Dallas Goedert, Zach Baun, Hollywood Brown, Nolan Smith Jr., and others could be available if Philadelphia decides to move pieces.
Howie Roseman is not expected to stand pat, and the Week 10 bye lines up neatly with a chance to reset the roster and the staff at the same time. Coaching changes are on the table too, and the biggest question hanging over the team is whether Nick Sirianni survives through the deadline.
That pressure only grows if the Eagles drop Week 9 against the New York Giants after already losing to the Commanders and Dallas Cowboys in the previous two weeks. Sean Mannion also may not stay in the play-calling role for long, especially with the offense struggling even with Tanner McKee and a roster full of backups.
Nothing is locked in yet, and there’s still a chance Philadelphia doesn’t make sweeping moves. But with the deadline and bye week landing together, the next stretch could reshape the Eagles in a hurry.
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Commanders Got Burned By Another Late Call In A Huge Spot
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Chaisson did not hide from the moment afterward, acknowledging the penalty and voicing frustration with some of the officiating decisions throughout the night. For Washington, it was the kind of costly break that can linger well beyond one drive, especially when a defense thinks it has finally forced the turnover it needed. [Read more 🡒]
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The bigger takeaway is not just that Amos has been active around the ball, but that he has helped limit what opposing receivers can do when targeted. Multiple pass deflections and a knack for staying in phase have made him stand out during a stretch when the Commanders are looking for defensive stability to take hold. For a team trying to build something lasting on that side of the ball, Amos is already making the case that he can be part of the answer. [Read more 🡒]
Sonny Styles Is Already Rewarding Washingtons Biggest Draft Gamble
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The latest reminder came in a prime-time setting against Philadelphia, where Styles once again showed why Washington was willing to make such a bold draft move. For a team trying to raise the ceiling of its defense, the encouraging part is not just what he has done so far, but how quickly he has started to look comfortable in a demanding role. The bigger question now is how far that growth can go, and how soon he can turn a hot start into something even more lasting. [Read more 🡒]