Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 6/1/25.
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In Roob’s Observations: What would it take for Howie Roseman to trade Tanner McKee? – NBCSP
1. The one OTA practice the media was allowed to watch so far was a laid-back indoor session that lasted about 82 minutes and was filled with a bunch of individual periods. There weren’t a lot of conclusions to draw, especially with a bunch of veterans sitting out the voluntary session. One thing did stand out. Tanner McKee is a freaking beast. With DeVonta Smith absent and A.J. Brown sitting out most of the drills, most of Jalen Hurts’ passes were underneath or horizontal. He’s got nothing to prove to anybody. No reason to air it out in May. But McKee had a couple opportunities to throw deep, and it was impressive to watch. McKee tossed a deep ball to Danny Gray in between two defenders, fired a rocket to Terrace Marshall down the left sideline and had a sweet deep ball to Darius Cooper. Yeah, it was only one OTA practice and he was working against some deep reserve d-backs, but McKee is No. 2 for the first time and sure looked the part. He just throws the football so accurately and with some serious zip. And he has the ability to diagnose coverages so quickly and fire. Based on what we saw last year against the Cowboys and Giants and the confidence he’s playing with now, I’d have total confidence in McKee if he has to play meaningful games. Now, if McKee plays well in the preseason, Howie Roseman is going to get trade offers for McKee. He probably already has. And if someone offers a 1st-round pick you take it. You just do. But I wouldn’t expect that to happen. A 3rd-round pick, no way. Not enough. The question is would you take a 2nd-rounder for McKee, and I would really be reluctant. That’s a valuable pick, and the Eagles have drafted guys like Brian Dawkins, Eric Allen, DeSean Jackson, LeSean McCoy, Randall Cunningham and Hurts in the second round. But when you’re trying to win a Super Bowl, you need a backup QB you can really depend on, and I’m not sure who that would be if you ship McKee. You can get a Joe Flacco / Marcus Mariota type veteran, but is that kind of guy going to keep the thing rolling if Hurts got hurt? Maybe in a couple years Kyle McCord can be that guy but who knows? Dorian Thompson-Robinson? Don’t think so. There’s no doubt in my mind McKee can be a plus NFL starter, and he’ll probably get that opportunity if he hits free agency after the 2026 season. But right now, the Eagles need him more than they need more picks.
I just wanted to write about “The Dagger” – BGN
I still can’t believe they did it. “The Dagger.” One of those few plays in Philadelphia sports history defined by the broadcaster, in this case Fox’s Kevin Burkhardt, who called it, Jalen Hurts’ deep bomb to DeVonta Smith in the third quarter of the Eagles’ eventual 40-22 victory over the Chiefs in Super Bowl 59 is etched in NFL lore forever. No, it’ll never be considered the “greatest” play in Eagles history, not when you have Super Bowl 52’s Philly Special or Brandon Graham’s strip sack of Tom Brady, and one could argue Cooper DeJean’s interception return is the biggest play from 59, but there’s no doubt “The Dagger” is one of the biggest flex plays in NFL history. When I’m feeling a bit down or depressed, all I have to do is hop on YouTube and pull it up, and I immediately start feeling better.
Eleven NFL Teams Set to Gain Cap Room on June 2nd – Over The Cap
Eagles Gain $6.42M with Release of Darius Slay and James Bradberry: Slay will see his cap number for the Eagles drop from $13.77 million to $9.44 million this year. He will count for $13.26 million on the cap in 2026. Slay signed a 1 year, $10 million contract with Pittsburgh following his release. Bradberry’s signing seemed to be one that the Eagles regretted quickly and they planned for this June 1 cut last year before the season was even close to ending. His cap number drops from $4.86 million to $2.76 million with $7.75 million in dead money hitting the books in 2026. Depending on Bradberry’s health, he may also be able to claim the $2.1 million as an injury benefit making the savings this year zero. He remains a free agent. The Eagles should have $27 million in cap room after these two releases. The Eagles will simply carry the majority of this over to 2026 to aid their cap situation next year. […] The Eagles will pick up about $3.6 million with the trade of Bryce Huff and retirement of Brandon Graham. Huff’s contract numbers have jumped all over the place to prepare for this trade but the overall impact will be picking up $2.4 million from where things were at the start of the season. He will have $4.94 million in dead money this year and $16.614 million next year. The Eagles prepaid him around $8 million to facilitate the trade. Graham could possibly be released to ensure that his contract doesn’t explode in value but they should have the time needed to get him on the retired list. They only gain $1.25 million, which basically means nothing. He will count for $4.55 million this year and $4.44 million in 2026.
Random Eagles notes: Bryce Huff trade perhaps signals some confidence in Azeez Ojulari – PhillyVoice
Ojulari was actually the Eagles’ most expensive outside free agent signing this offseason. They liked him enough that they signed him even if it meant losing a 2026 compensatory pick to do so. He’s probably the third edge rusher on the totem pole, poised to be an important role player, assuming no other personnel moves are made on the edge the rest of the offseason. The Eagles got their first on-field look at Ojulari during OTAs last week. Would they have traded Huff if Ojulari didn’t look right? I dunno. But I do think we can consider Ojulari’s stock up a bit.
Biggest remaining offseason priority for each NFC team: Pass-rush help for Lions? Falcons trade? – NFL.com
Top priority: Hold a right guard battle royale. During his one season in Philly, Mekhi Becton played his way to a pay day in free agency, leaving the door open at right guard on the best offensive line in football. Tyler Steen returns after starting two games last year. Philly brought back Matt Pryor, who started 10 games for the Eagles in 2020, including a handful at right guard, before being traded to the Colts in 2021 and subsequently bouncing to the Niners and Bears. Trevor Keegan and Darian Kinnard remain options. Then there is wild card Kenyon Green, acquired as part of the trade that sent Chauncey Gardner-Johnson to Houston. Green is a former first-round pick who played poorly for the Texans and couldn’t stay healthy. Philly is betting that O-line guru Jeff Stoutland, who turned Becton’s career around last year, can work his magic on Green. There are few starting gigs up for grabs with the defending Super Bowl champs, but this spot is a key one.
What matters more for Bryce Huff: the 4-3 scheme or reuniting with Robert Saleh? – Niners Nation
There’s a long list of guys who’ve had the same issue: Dante Fowler Jr. going from the Rams (4-3) to the Falcons (3-4), Tank Carradine’s early career wasted as a miscast 3-4 defensive tackle before Saleh flipped the scheme in 2017. Now flip the lens: Huff might’ve been viewed as a free agent bust, but maybe he was just a system guy in the wrong system. While Saleh will be a huge factor, don’t overlook the scheme change at large here. This might be less about mentorship and more about letting Huff do what he does best—fire off the edge in a 4-3 and cause chaos. And if he doesn’t? Well, if you’re a fan of the 49ers, you’re probably used to it by now (again, see: Ford, Dee). Reuniting with Saleh is great, but getting out of a 3-4 is probably the better win for Huff. So what’s the bigger factor—Saleh, or the scheme? Because if this works, it won’t just be a reunion story. It’ll be a reminder of how much fit still matters in this league.
2024 REWIND: Week 8 – Commanders vanquish Bears on Jayden Daniels-to-Noah Brown ‘Hail Mary’ with no time remaining – Hogs Haven
Washington’s offense executed the low-percentage play beautifully, but Stevenson’s boneheaded lapse seemed symptomatic of the poor coaching that plagued Chicago throughout the season. By contrast, Washington’s ability to come up big in “winning time moments” all season long was a testament to the detailed preparation that Dan Quinn demanded and the “cool” demeanor that made Jayden Daniels the ideal team leader in pressure-filled moments.
Cowboys reasons to be positive for 2025: DaRon Bland – Blogging The Boys
As the Cowboys aim to strengthen their defense at nearly every position, Bland’s role is poised to be more significant. His resilience and versatility make him a cornerstone in the team’s plans. With a full offseason to recover and prepare, Bland is expected to return to his peak form, contributing to a formidable defensive lineup. Could he surpass his pick-six record he made in 2023? It’s safe to say with Bland, anything is possible. [BLG Note: I’m extremely confident that Bland will not have six pick-sixes in 2025.]
Giants named a potential trade suitor for Atlanta Falcons’ TE Kyle Pitts – Big Blue View
If Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts truly is on the trade block, should the New York Giants be among the suitors? Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports reports that the Falcons have been listening to offers for the No. 4 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, and that a Day 2 pick might pique the Falcons’ interest. Is Pitts, whose production has declined dramatically since a Pro Bowl rookie season that saw him gain 1,026 receiving yards, worth giving up a Day 2 pick for? Should the Giants be interested?
Meet ‘Tom Braby’ and the weird world of Amazon jersey frames – SB Nation
Something incredible crossed my phone the other night while I was doing my nightly ritual of doomscrolling before bed in an eternal addiction to ruin my sleep. It was a jersey frame being sold on Amazon, but not just any jersey frame — it was a frame for the greatest football player of all time. That’s right, Patriots and Buccaneers legend Tom Braby.
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