Eagles’ biggest need after the NFL Draft is clear but unresolved

For all the praise surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles ’ 2026 draft class, praise that is no doubt well-deserved , one thing remains clear. They didn’t fix everything, and the biggest question mark is staring them right in the face. Despite adding bodies, the safety position is an unfinished room that stands out as the most pressing need on the roster.

Philadelphia added Cole Wisniewski in the seventh round , and there's optimism he could develop into a contributor. Some have even floated comparisons to Reed Blankenship, but early indications suggest Wisniewski may do his best work closer to the line of scrimmage rather than as a true deep safety. That creates a gap because the Eagles lack a presence on the back end who can control the middle of the field and change how offenses attack.

The Eagles have created depth at safety but lack a dominant player. Philadelphia's current group of safeties offers bodies, but not certainty. Drew Mukuba is expected to take the next step in his starting role in Year 2, even as he returns from injury.

Marcus Epps provides experience and familiarity, but he isn't viewed as a long-term difference-maker. J. T.