Eagles aren’t finished: Replacing four stars is top priority — one surprise tops the list

The Eagles accomplished what all good teams strive to do in free agency: build up the depth of their roster so they can select the best available players in the draft rather than filling needs. Philadelphia has to replace three-year starter Reed Blankenship — who signed with the Texans in free agency — at safety, but that stands as the team’s only immediate need at a starting position. The other issues are more long-term than short-term, and from top to bottom, the Eagles’ roster is in good shape.

Eagles general manager Howie Roseman could target tight ends, offensive guards, right tackles or wide receivers with his top four picks (one first-round pick, one second-round pick and two third-round picks) to prepare for changes on offense in the coming years. On defense, Roseman could target pass rushers and safeties. He has nine picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, which is scheduled to take place from April 23-25 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Here are the Eagles’ six biggest needs after free agency, ranked from 1 to 6, along with some draft prospects they could look at to address each position: (1) Right tackle Lane Johnson’s successor Potential options: Max Iheanachor (Arizona State) Blake Miller (Clemson) Caleb Lomu (Utah) Kadyn Proctor (Alabama) Johnson, who turns 36 years old this May, is not expected to play more than one or two more seasons. The Eagles could select his successor with their first-round pick (No. 23) or second-round pick.

Waiting until the second round would be a risk because there won’t be many good options available in that range. The Eagles’ rookie right tackle will be given time to develop as a backup next season and possibly in 2027 before becoming the starter. Proctor potentially offers the highest ceiling because he possesses unique size (6-7, 352 pounds) and power, but his lack of foot speed makes his pass protection inconsistent.