What Eagles still need after the first wave of free agency
From secondary depth to pass rush reinforcements and offensive line insurance, here’s a full breakdown of what Philadelphia must address next as they continue building a conte
We are less than one month out from Day 1 of the NFL draft , and Philadelphia general manager Howie Roseman has swung the roster shaping pendulum toward the defense for 2026 and beyond. Nakobe Dean (Raiders), Reed Blankenship (Texans), Jaelan Phillips (Panthers), and Adoree' Jackson (free agency) have all departed. Marcus Epps is back, and the Birds added longtime veteran J.
T. Gray to the backend after trading Sydney Brown. While there are new names to know, the bulk of a Super Bowl-caliber roster remains.
Still, this roster isn't perfect, and there are plenty of pieces to be added. With the off-season workouts fast approaching, here are the three biggest needs ahead of next month's NFL draft. Edge rusher Currently on the roster: Jalyx Hunt, Nolan Smith, Arnold Ebiketie, Jose Ramirez Update: The Eagles added Joe Tryon-Shoyinka on Sunday.
Ebiketie joins Nolan Smith, Jalyx Hunt, and athletic, hybrid pass rushers who can get after the opposing quarterbacks. The Eagles could still add Brandon Graham to this group. A solid run defender and explosive pass rusher, Smith missed seven games in 2025, logging 31 tackles, 3 sacks, one forced fumble, 33 QB pressures, 24 QB hurries, and a 67.