Eagles' biggest needs on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL draft
We're examining the Eagles biggest needs on Day 2 of the draft with Rounds 2 and 3 approaching
The league is buzzing after Day 1 of the NFL draft , and Philadelphia general manager Howie Roseman has swung the roster shaping pendulum at the wide receiver position after selecting USC star Malaki Lemon. The award-winning pass catcher is the fourth wide receiver to join the roster since the start of free agency, and the move all but assures A. J.
Brown will move on via trade. We're hours away from Day 2 selection, and Philadelphia could look to address defensive needs. 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. We're examining the Eagles ' biggest needs on Day 2 of the draft, with Rounds 2 and 3 approaching.