Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 2/25/25.
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Jalyx Hunt: Vic Fangio called defensive performance in second half of Super Bowl “unacceptable” – PFT
The Eagles won the Super Bowl in blowout fashion. But defensive coordinator Vic Fangio wasn’t pleased. Specifically, he didn’t like that the Philly defense surrendered 22 points in the second half, after shutting out the Chiefs through the first two quarters. Linebacker Jalyx Hunt said on the Pete Takes podcast (via @PHLEaglesNation) that, during a meeting four days after the game, Fangio let the defense know their performance in the second half wasn’t good enough. “‘Unacceptable,’” Fangio told the defense regarding the second-half performance, according to Hunt. “He wants perfection.”
Report: Eagles DO plan on visiting the White House as Super Bowl champions, if invited – BGN
Despite a previous report claiming that the Philadelphia Eagles are not interested in attending a White House visit as Super Bowl LIX champions, now multiple reporters are saying the Eagles DO have interest in the tradition … assuming an invitation is extended to them.
Detailing a blueprint for Howie Roseman’s 2025 offseason – NBCSP
Re-sign Zack Baun and Mekhi Becton. Both resurrected their careers with the Eagles and seem enamored with the organization. That could help keep their prices from skyrocketing. There are only three linebackers who make more than $15 million per year, so making Baun one of the top paid players at his position should be doable and the team’s top priority. At 28-years, a deal in the range of $45 million over 3 years feels like it could get the job done. Howie doesn’t usually pay linebackers, but he also never lets star talent walk out the door. Becton’s market is tougher to gauge. He’s a former first rounder who is still only 25. They have a dirt-cheap option in Tyler Steen waiting in the wings. If they can get Becton for something under $10 million per year, they’ll do it. I wouldn’t go beyond that, though.
Push It – Iggles Blitz
Haason Reddick is one of the FAs. He did not have a good year in 2024. Reddick got out-produced by Bryce Huff, if that gives you an idea of how things went. It was a bizarre season for a lot of reasons. Some have asked if it would make sense for the Eagles to bring back Reddick. I don’t think so. He wanted to get paid last year and that led to a lot of issues with the Jets. He’ll want good money this year. I don’t know if anyone will pay it. Maybe you sign him to an incentive-laden deal. The problem with that is he would be focused on sacks and personal goals. Reddick is a good player. He was a key part of the 2022 SB team. I just wonder if he’s the right fit for who the Eagles are at this point. Vic Fangio wants his defenders to be very disciplined. That’s not always Reddick’s strength. But he is a talented pass rusher and those guys can be game-changers. We saw what he did to Brock Purdy in the playoff game. I don’t think a reunion is likely, but never say never. CJGJ came home and loved it. Let him talk to Reddick and see what happens.
Spadaro: Howie Roseman embraces the challenge of jumping back into the roster-building process – PE.com
The mindset at the NovaCare Complex, back and buzzing after a week off in the post-Super Bowl Championship days, is that the 2025 NFL season is here and that the focus so quickly has turned to the present and the near future. In other words, take a deep breath folks, because next season is here. Technically, of course, the new NFL Year starts on March 10, when teams are able to enter into contract negotiations with certified agents of players due to become unrestricted free agents on March 12. And even more immediate is the NFL Scouting Combine this week in Indianapolis. So, yeah, it’s back to the grind for the Eagles after the brief glory of the Super Bowl LIX victory. Executive Vice President/General Manager Howie Roseman, of course, has been through this before and he knows how quickly the turnaround happens. This is something that he discussed in a pre-Super Bowl press conference with reporters at the NovaCare Complex – the challenge of getting right back into the roster-building process.
Packers submitted rules change proposal to ban the ‘Tush Push’ – Acme Packing Company
Adding to the Packers’ motivation to eliminate the play is the fact that they lost to Philadelphia twice during the 2024 season, with each game featuring at least one Eagles first-down using this play. Jalen Hurts converted a 4th-and-1 early in the fourth quarter of the Eagles’ Wild Card victory when the Packers were down by just six points, and he converted a 3rd-and-1 in the second quarter of the teams’ week one matchup in Brazil. (The Packers did get a stop on a 3rd-and-1 early in the week 1 game, but then were flagged for encroachment when the Eagles lined up for another attempt on the ensuing 4th down.)
2025 NFL draft class: Strengths, weaknesses, big questions – ESPN
This could also mean more trades starting in the middle of Round 1 through Round 2 due to a lack of leaguewide consensus regarding the top players in the draft’s strong middle class. The reverse seems unlikely, as there could be fewer trades into the top 10 because of the lack of blue-chippers and elite quarterback talent. The narrative change for this draft class was supported by the Philadelphia Eagles’ dominant Super Bowl LIX win over the Kansas City Chiefs. The position groups that fueled Philly’s win — defensive end, defensive tackle and versatile defensive backs — are the strengths of the 2025 draft. “This is a meat-and-potatoes draft,” one NFL area scout said.
Philly high school standouts will be well represented at NFL scouting combine, headlined by Penn State’s Abdul Carter – Inquirer
The NFL will descend on Indianapolis for the annual scouting combine, an opportunity for teams to meet with and assess the athleticism of draft prospects. This year’s group features 329 combine invitees, with the first group of players — defensive linemen and linebackers — arriving on Monday to begin the week. Of those prospects, eight played their high school ball in the Philadelphia area, with an additional representative from a Philly college also invited to the annual event. Here are the local standouts set to participate in the combine along with their draft projections.
Where Did the Commanders’ Running Backs Have the Most Success Running the Ball? – Hogs Haven
The Commanders’ strongest run blocker, Sam Cosmi, tore his ACL in the Divisional playoff game against the Detroit Lions. He is likely to miss some time in 2025 and might not be fully back to pre-injury form until 2026. The Commanders will need to find a replacement to start the 2025 season.
Why the Cowboys shouldn’t try to match the Eagles roster-building approach – Blogging The Boys
The Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl champions. Congrats to them. They did some great things, blah, blah, blah. We’re sure their moms are proud. For the Dallas Cowboys, it creates opportunities for jealousy. Not just watching a divisional rival hoist the Lombardi trophy, but also enduring another season where they failed to move the needle. It can be rather frustrating. Sometimes the disappointment can be so unbearable that it messes with your judgment. Recency bias is so powerful that some have suggested the Eagles are now the model franchise. Risk-taking and aggressive spending are the way to go and Jerry Jones should be more like Jeffrey Lurie, even going as far as saying the Cowboys owner should sell some shares of the Cowboys to generate some cash he could then use to acquire free agents.
Cowboys’ Stephen Jones says Dallas will be ‘selectively aggressive’ in offseason approach – NFL.com
A year after the Dallas Cowboys went “all in” and busted, a new approach — and catch phrase — has been coined for the franchise. Cowboys co-owner and COO Stephen Jones said the team will be “selectively aggressive” in its 2025 offseason approach as it aims to rebound from a 7-10 finish last season. “We’re going to be selectively aggressive out here,” Jones told reporters Monday in a scrum gathered ahead of the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. “Obviously, our goals historically have been to try to fill as many of your musts and needs before the draft so you can pick [the] best player on your board. We didn’t get that totally accomplished last year, but certainly that’s always the goal. Every year’s different in terms of what those musts and needs are. Then, you also have to marry up what’s in free agency versus where the draft is heavy, where we can help ourselves in the draft.”
New York Giants free agency primer: 5 offensive linemen to consider – Big Blue View
Mekhi Becton, PHI. Is he a changed offensive lineman after attending Stoutland University? This is a question many teams are pondering about the 25-year-old former New York Jet. Becton could not stay on the field with New York; he was often injured and reportedly out of shape, but the Eagles’ revered offensive line coach, Jeff Stoutland, took the tackle and turned him into a plus starter at right guard. He allowed 34 pressures and five sacks with five penalties in 2024 as he helped the Eagles secure their second Lombardi Trophy. He’s certainly not technically refined, but he was respectable and an asset for Saquon Barkley and the Eagles’ rushing attack. Becton’s final year in — 2023 — New York was a disaster. He allowed 50 pressures and twelve sacks with 18 penalties at left tackle. This signing would be for the right guard position. Spotrac has a four-year contract, $40.9 million ($10.2 AAV). He’s an option if the Giants don’t want to break the bank, but there are many reasons to be concerned. He’s a high-risk signing, but his age and recent development are encouraging for the 6-7, 363-pound man.
It feels like nobody would win a Matthew Stafford trade – SB Nation
As last weekend began the Los Angeles Rams essentially said that they were fine with Matthew Stafford seeking a potential trade. This felt somewhat inevitable. Stafford is one of the largest would-be dominoes who can fall across this offseason at the quarterback position (maybe Kirk Cousins is the other? Aaron Rodgers?). There is no question that he is wildly talented and the Rams benefitted greatly by trading for him themselves what with parlaying it into a Super Bowl in their first season together… but 2025 will be Year 17 for Matthew Stafford. Read that again. It is insane. Consider that Peyton Manning played 17 total seasons (he missed the entire 2011 season so that requires a bit of an asterisk). We regard him as having played forever and for some reason, Stafford, who ironically faced injury questions early in his career, doesn’t carry that same reputation.
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