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One roster move each NFC team should make during the 2026 NFL offseason – NFL.com
Keep Jaelan Phillips in Philly. GM Howie Roseman has several big decisions to make this offseason as we head to free agency. Keeping Phillips from leaving town is No. 1 in my book. From the moment the pass rusher arrived in Philadelphia, the defense hit another level. In Week 10 onward, Phillips led the Eagles with 34 QB pressures after the unit had struggled to get after the passer consistently while dealing with injuries. Philly would have to replace that production regardless, so keeping a player Roseman knows fits Vic Fangio’s scheme should be the priority, particularly given past misses (see: Bryce Huff). If you chose to make finding a long-term replacement for Lane Johnson your top priority, I understand.
Ranking the Top 50 NFL Free Agents of 2026 – The Ringer
3) Jaelan Phillips. The Eagles got away with highway robbery by acquiring Phillips from the Dolphins for a third-round pick at the trade deadline in November. His first two games in Philly came against two of the league’s better offensive tackles, the Packers’ Zach Tom and the Lions’ Penei Sewell, and Phillips still made his presence felt right away, with 12 pressures and a sack in his first two games. He has an ideal frame, great strength, and terrifying explosiveness, making him a dream fit as a stand-up rusher who can line up anywhere in Vic Fangio’s defense. Phillips can blow through and by tackles, and he often manhandles tight ends into the backfield when given the opportunity. Phillips ranked sixth in total pressures (41) after joining the Eagles in Week 10.
2026 NFL free agency: Best team fits for the top 50 players – ESPN
5) Jaelan Phillips, Edge. Best team fit: Philadelphia Eagles. Phillips was traded to the Eagles at the deadline, and they can try to re-sign him. With his 6-foot-5 frame and improved range in coordinator Vic Fangio’s defense, Phillips could continue to play as a disruptive pass rusher who can also set an edge to the run front. Over his five-year career, Phillips has accounted for 28 sacks and 150 pressures.
Tough Evaluations – Iggles Blitz
Edge rusher is another spot where things are lean in terms of numbers. Jalyx Hunt is an ascending player and it will be fun to see just how good he can be. Injuries limited Nolan Smith to 12 games last year. He had 3 sacks and 11 QB hits. Do the Eagles see him as a starter? Would he be better coming off the bench? Jaelan Phillips helped the defense in a big way after his arrival. I’m sure the Eagles would love to have him back, at the right price. He started 8 games for the Eagles and finished with 2 sacks and 8 QB hits. He was more disruptive and impactful than those numbers show. The question is how much he’s worth. If the Eagles are able to keep Phillips, edge isn’t a priority position. If they lose him and don’t add anyone of significance, then edge needs to be a priority. The Eagles do need to add a player or two to this position. They went with cheap free agents last year and that didn’t work too well. This might be a time to spend a pick on rush help.
Eagles reportedly reassign pass game coordinator to QB coach – BGN
As you can see, he overlapped with Nick Sirianni in Indy from 2018-2020. He also has some experience calling plays since he did that in an interim role during the 2022 season after Frank Reich got fired by the Colts. It was previously reported that the Eagles had interest in hiring long-time assistant Greg Olson (not Greg Olsen) as their quarterbacks coach. They also reportedly interviewed Arizona Cardinals pass game specialist Connor Senger for this role.
2026 NFL free agency: Kirk Cousins, Alvin Kamara among notable NFC cut candidates – NFL.com
MICHAEL CARTER II: Howie Roseman is arguably the best GM in the business, especially when it comes to value-maximized trades. So when he acquired Carter from the Jets in October, I didn’t ask questions. Here’s the issue: Carter played just 20% of the snaps after joining Philly and finished the year with a rather terrible 48.6 coverage grade from PFF (108th among 118 CBs with 250+ snaps), as well as 11.2 yards per target and a 102.7 passer rating allowed, according to Next Gen Stats. He’s a good run-defending corner, but Philly plays in a division with talented passers Dak Prescott, Jayden Daniels and Jaxson Dart (with John Harbaugh at the helm). Ultimately, the Birds can cut Carter for $8.7 million in cap space and rock with Quinyon Mitchell and Adoree’ Jackson on the outside (though they’ll need to re-sign Jackson before he becomes a free agent in March) and Cooper DeJean in the slot. By all accounts, Carter should be the odd man out this offseason.
ESPN proposes AJ Brown trade to the Broncos – Mile High Report
Trading for Brown would give the Broncos a legitimate WR1 on paper, but it would come with some risk. Brown had a down year for the Eagles and had some bad drops in their playoff loss. Also, there are some character and locker room concerns there, but maybe a change of scenery will be best for Brown, as the Eagles were a bit of a mess this past season. Personally, I think the Broncos are giving up a bit too much in this proposed trade. They would be taking on a big-money deal and a player coming off a down year. Giving up a defensive starter AND a 2nd round pick seems like a bit much for me. Switch that 2nd rounder to the early 4th rounder, and we have a deal.
Albert Breer’s Takeaways: How the Raiders Landed on Klint Kubiak As Head Coach – SI
Speaking of the Eagles, I’d maintain that Jeff Stoutland will be one of the toughest coaches for any team to replace this offseason (and that includes head coaches). Maybe that sounds like a little much. I promise you, it’s not. Stoutland was imported to Philly from Alabama by Chip Kelly in 2013. Since … And one of those guys, Mailata, was his masterpiece—an Australian rugby player with freakish athleticism that Stoutland transformed into a dominant lineman, and one who essentially erased the team’s 2019 first-round miss on Washington State OT Andre Dillard. So why did this end when it did? Stoutland has now worked with three head coaches and a staggering seven offensive coordinators. How his role would be set up under an eighth coordinator, 32-year-old Sean Mannion, was up for debate, and with moving parts around him again, my sense is his spot as the team’s run-game coordinator was part of this. Now, the Eagles will move forward with former NFL lineman Chris Kuper, who was let go by Minnesota, as line coach, and with 38-year-old tight ends coach Ryan Mahaffey, who is coming over from Green Bay with Mannion, coordinating the run game. It’s more change for Nick Sirianni, and he’s endured a lot over his five years in charge for a coach who’s been to two Super Bowls and won one. I’d say this one probably stings a little more. The Eagles have had four linemen make first-team All-Pro (Jason Kelce, Jason Peters, Evan Mathis, Lane Johnson), with Kelce making it six times and Johnson making it twice. They’ve also had a second-team All-Pro (Jordan Mailata). He’s had a Pro Bowler in all 13 of his seasons. In the midst of all that, he replaced Hall of Fame candidates at left tackle (Peters) and center (Kelce) with seventh- and second-round picks (Mailata, Cam Jurgens).
The Philadelphia Eagles have announced an expansion of their longstanding healthcare partnerships with Jefferson Health and Select Medical under its NovaCare Rehabilitation brand, bringing together two of the region’s most respected healthcare providers in a renewed, collaborative commitment to the health and well-being of the Greater Philadelphia community. As part of the multi-year extensions, Jefferson Health will be given the naming rights to the team’s South Philadelphia practice facility – renamed the Jefferson Health Training Complex – and will continue to serve as the patch sponsor of the team’s practice jerseys. NovaCare Rehabilitation will remain as the team’s Official Physical Therapy Partner.
Players to watch this season? George Pickens, WR, Dallas Cowboys. The first player to watch in this category is Dallas Cowboys WR George Pickens. If for no other reason than the fact it keeps the Cowboys in the news cycle, as we know owner Jerry Jones loves to see. (See Parsons, Micah). When it comes to Pickens, all involved parties from quarterback Dak Prescott, coach Brian Schottenheimer, Jones, to Pickens himself have stated that they want the WR to remain in Dallas. But using the tag might be the first step on the way to a long-term deal.
Why the Cowboys must prioritize re-signing Jadeveon Clowney – Blogging The Boys
Clowney played on a low-cost $3.5 million deal last year. His price will go up this offseason with projections running around $8 million, which is still a bargain for what he gives you. The problem is, he hasn’t been able to string together two consecutive good seasons since his days in Houston. He’ll need to hope for better luck in the health department to buck that trend. With Jerry Jones notorious for massaging contracts with per-game bonuses, the Cowboys could find a way to protect their investment while still offering him a reasonable deal. Retaining Clowney is crucial for a team that has a lot of work to do as they transition to a new era of pass-rushing talent. The Cowboys are banking on second-year player Donovan Ezeiruka taking the next step, as well as adding one of the top collegiate pass rushers in this year’s draft, but mixing that with Clowney’s leadership is invaluable. Keeping him in the building ensures that the young stars have a blueprint for success right in their own locker room while keeping a veteran’s presence in the pass-rushing rotation.
Three free agent Edge defenders the Washington Commanders could target in 2026 – Hogs Haven
Josh Uche, 27, Eagles. Josh Uche’s double digit sack season with the Patriots seems like a long time ago, but the second-round selection from Michigan is still only 28 years old. His production has diminished over the last few years, with the Eagles looking like another failed stop in his career. Undersized, Uche doesn’t offer much in the run game, but as a pass rushing specialist he could be an effective rotational player as a buy-low free agent. Uche is best utilized as a 3-4 OLB but has played in 4-3 fronts in New England before being traded to the Chiefs in 2024, with Jerod Mayo citing Uche as a poor scheme and culture fit. Kansas City added him to their rushing attack on the way to the Super Bowl, but after the season Andy Reid admitted he was not a good fit there. The Eagles signed Uche to a budget deal, but he was the odd man out in the edge room, and Philadelphia traded for Jaelen Phillips at the deadline. The Eagles are not expected to re-sign him.
NY Giants free agency 2026: 5 wide receivers to consider – Big Blue View
JuJu Smith-Schuster, KC. I’m not including JuJu Smith-Schuster solely because of his familiarity with Matt Nagy, but also as a potential depth slot option if the Giants decide not to re-sign Wan’Dale Robinson. Smith-Schuster isn’t the most dynamic receiver at this stage of his career, but at 29, he remains a dependable 11-personnel piece who can block effectively from the slot. Over the past two seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, he has totaled 55 receptions on 73 targets for 652 yards and three touchdowns. Realistically, after investing in Darius Slayton last offseason, the Giants may prioritize wide receivers through the draft while bringing in cost-effective veterans to compete for the final receiver spots. Smith-Schuster fits that mold — an affordable option who can handle slot snaps or shift outside if the team wants to utilize a power-slot look with Malik Nabers, similar to how Kansas City deployed Rashee Rice.
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