2026 NFL offseason: NFC groups’ greatest and worst offers, picks – ESPNBest: Signing Riq Woolen to a one-year, $12 million deal. The apparent weak spot for the Eagles in 2025 on an in any other case glorious protection was on the skin at cornerback. With Cooper DeJean within the slot and Quinyon Mitchell locking down one aspect of the sector, groups threw early and infrequently at Adoree’ Jackson. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio went to Kelee Ringo in the identical function with little success, and by midseason, the Eagles merely accepted that Jackson was going to be bombarded with consideration. He was focused on greater than 20% of his protection snaps on the skin final season, the fourth-highest price of any nook within the league with 200 snaps or extra. Bringing in Woolen upgrades the Eagles at two spots. Of their nickel subpackage, Woolen’s dimension and talent to disrupt routes ought to enchantment to Fangio. The previous Seahawks nook has allowed a passer ranking below 80 in every of his first 4 seasons as a professional. He’ll additionally play on the skin when the Eagles are of their base protection, permitting DeJean to maneuver to security in four-DB units, which can assist the Eagles cowl for the departed Reed Blankenship. Worst: Shedding offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland. Few positional coaches are extra identified and beloved domestically than Stoutland, who joined the Eagles as a part of the Chip Kelly expertise in 2013 and caught round after Kelly was fired. Stoutland has performed an enormous function in creating quite a lot of Eagles linemen over the previous few years, together with Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson and Cam Jurgens.
Jalen Hurts on A.J. Brown: ‘Nothing can replace all of the greatness we achieved together’ – BGNThe Eagles have began Part 3 of their offseason program and quarterback Jalen Hurts spoke to reporters after their OTA follow on Wednesday. Hurts spoke extremely of the staff’s new offensive coordinator, Sean Mannion, and talked about how they’re working to construct the inspiration for a brand new offense. The QB additionally talked about A.J. Brown and the opportunity of him not being on the staff this season, and commented on the standing of their private friendship.
Eagles, Patriots ‘not close’ on A.J. Brown commerce – SB NationBut if you happen to thought that deal can be introduced proper on June 1, you may need to attend a short time longer. Talking on the NFL Community on Thursday morning, Rapoport famous that the 2 sides are “not close” on phrases, with the Eagles holding out for a first-round decide as a part of a deal for Brown.
Reacting To Day 1 Of OTAs With Brandon Lee Gowton! – Go Birds PodcastBLG joins ESP and James Seltzer to provide his ideas on what the Eagles seemed like yesterday of their first OTA follow for 2026 season. The blokes talk about whose inventory is up and whose is down heading into the summer season.
Noteworthy NFL date June 1 is nearly right here: What does it imply for the Eagles? – PhillyVoiceOver the final week or so, there was some guessing that different groups (notably the Jaguars, and to a lesser diploma, the Chiefs) could possibly be shock groups enthusiastic about Brown. And definitely, Howie Roseman can be good to proceed to gauge curiosity across the league (a) to make sure he isn’t leaving a greater supply on the desk, and (b) simply in case the Patriots flake out. Finally, I nonetheless consider the cope with the Patriots will occur, and really quickly after June 1. The Eagles are pretending to not be motivated sellers, however, properly, they clearly are. On the identical time the Patriots are pretending to not be motivated patrons, however they clearly are as properly. And if that’s the case — once more, not reporting something right here — my guess is that the Eagles will get a 2028 first-round decide, with 2027 sprinkles (one thing like a fourth-round decide). It may not look precisely like that, however my guess is that the Eagles will get roughly that stage of worth. I’ve since seen some Patriots beat reporters say that that Pats will quit the 1 in 2028, however that the Eagles can be sending a draft decide again to them. So, there’s a vary of outcomes, clearly. NFL Community’s Ian Rapoport stated on Thursday that the Patriots don’t wish to quit a first-round decide. I’m positive they don’t in the identical approach I’d choose to not should pay my mortgage, however they know they should. I’d say {that a} extra correct approach of placing it’s that they’ve closely resisted together with a first-round decide in 2027.
For A.J. Brown commerce, it’s Patriots or nobody – PFTBut what of the report that the 2 sides are “not particularly close”? Our guess is that the Eagles intentionally leaked it as a Hail Mary effort to get another person to come back to the desk. Bear in mind, nothing is completed till it’s finished. Even when the Patriots and the Eagles have an understanding as to what the phrases will probably be, the Eagles may pivot elsewhere if they need. The query is whether or not one other staff will swoop in. Even when that occurs, it must be a staff that Brown is snug becoming a member of. No, he doesn’t have a no-trade clause. Nonetheless, no staff in its proper thoughts will commerce for Brown if Brown doesn’t significantly wish to play for that staff. If Brown has determined he craves a reunion with Mike Vrabel, who coached Brown in Tennessee, a brand new staff is probably not thrilled concerning the prospect of giving up vital worth for a participant who would stroll by means of the door reluctantly.
Albert Breer’s Mailbag: The NFL’s Division Most Up for Grabs in 2026 – SIConnor, that they had a shot at A.J. Brown in March and handed on it. Sure, their scenario has modified, with Rashee Rice now in jail, and the concept of signing him to a brand new deal murkier. Nonetheless, when you’ve gotten a top-heavy wage cap with a big-time quarterback, you want draft picks to fill the roster out with cost-controlled expertise, so I don’t suppose Kansas Metropolis goes to reverse course and attempt to outbid the Patriots for the Eagles’ star. […] I’d say it’s unlikely that each A.J. Brown and Stefon Diggs will probably be aboard, and it’s very probably that Brown will probably be a Patriot this time subsequent week, making it much less probably that Diggs will probably be one once more any time quickly. That, by the way in which, isn’t about any form of onerous emotions that the Patriots have—in actual fact, the oldsters there, to a person, love Diggs. That is about total match. Diggs is 32 with loads of harm historical past. A.J. Brown turns 29 subsequent month and has a ton of mileage on his legs. Each are accustomed to being the focus of an offense. The Patriots are additionally bringing in Romeo Doubs from the Packers, and have Mack Hollins and DeMario Douglas again from final 12 months’s staff. So if you happen to turn out to be reliant on Diggs and Brown, and one or each go down, that’s not nice. And there’s just one ball to go round. So, once more, that is merely a match factor. If accidents have been to alter the Patriots’ scenario and Diggs have been nonetheless obtainable, I’d guess the door would keep open. However I don’t suppose it’s within the plans now.
How difficult is it to be the man changing Jeff Stoutland? – NBCSPChris Kuper has a fairly stable resume. He spent eight years taking part in for the Broncos, beginning 79 video games primarily at proper guard. He’s spent 10 years teaching within the NFL, most not too long ago with the Vikings below Kevin O’Connell. And he was Sean Mannion’s hand-picked choice to be Eagles offensive line coach this 12 months. Regardless of all of that, till he proves himself, individuals will simply take a look at him because the man who changed Jeff Stoutland. It’s not simple changing a legend. However that’s the spot the 43-year-old Kuper finds himsef in. Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens, Tyler Steen and Lane Johnson have performed a mixed 33 seasons and none of them has ever had a place coach apart from Stout. Till now. How do you win over a bunch of fellows who worshipped the bottom that Stout walked on? Nick Sirianni stated so long as Kuper does his job, all the pieces else will fall into place.
Eagles line of defense coach Clint Hurtt embracing problem with inexperienced Uar Bernard: ‘He’s an unbelievable human being’ – Inquirer“I’m not putting my stamp on everybody,” Hurtt stated Thursday. “If you don’t have a great work ethic, if I don’t believe in your character and who you are as a person, I’m not putting my family’s well-being in anybody’s hands. “But when I saw the kid’s work ethic and character, he’s an unbelievable human being. I know as people get a chance to spend some time with him, he’s a great kid. So I felt good about doing that.“ Hurtt had up-close exposure to Bernard’s work ethic before the Eagles drafted him. While Bernard was training with the rest of the IPP players ahead of the draft, Hurtt got to work him out and get a feel for his football foundation. Hurtt said the Eagles were the first of 12 teams to put Bernard through a workout. The session was scheduled for 9 a.m. Bernard was warmed up and ready to go at 7:45 a.m. That eagerness registered with Hurtt. But Bernard wasn’t finished making a strong impression.
Governor Shapiro, Mayor Parker, Philadelphia Sports Teams, and Regional Partners Announce Comprehensive Plan to Reduce Traffic, Improve Safety, and Support Economic Growth Around the Sports Complex – PA.govToday, Governor Josh Shapiro, alongside Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, Philadelphia’s sports teams, Live Casino & Hotel, and regional stakeholders, announced a comprehensive plan to reduce traffic congestion, improve safety, and strengthen transportation access around the Philadelphia Sports Complex and the Lower South Philadelphia Region. The first phase will begin immediately, kicking off a multi-year effort to improve mobility for residents, commuters, businesses, and the millions of visitors who travel to the area each year. The nearly $30 million plan will make several important near-term infrastructure upgrades, including a new westbound entrance ramp to I-76, a second left turn lane from Front Street onto I-95 North which opened earlier this month, a new event operations hub, upgraded signage, and new smart traffic signals, designed to reduce bottlenecks and improve safety around one of Pennsylvania’s busiest economic and entertainment corridors. Once the Delaware River Port Authority real estate transfer is finalized to build the new entrance ramp, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will begin engineering work.
How the Cowboys picked up an extra win with their schedule – Blogging The BoysThe premise behind the Cowboys and luck smiling upon them is that Dallas does not have to play any short-week road games all year. Consider that three of the most difficult road games that Dallas will play all season occur with longer rest than normal. The Cowboys will visit the Green Bay Packers after playing on a Thursday night (so the mini-bye), they’ll visit the Seattle Seahawks on a Monday after their Thanksgiving Day game, and then they will travel to play the Los Angeles Rams coming off of their bye. That is a pretty sweet way of looking at things.
How will Quan Martin be used in Daronte Jones’ new Commanders defense? – Hogs HavenAs you can see from the clips above, I believe Martin fits best when he’s playing closer to the line of scrimmage as a slot corner or dime linebacker. If this defense is relying on getting quick pressure and making the quarterback get rid of the ball in under three seconds, he may be alright as a traditional deep safety, but I see his true impact being that guy Jones can move around to create coverage confusion and chaos nearer to the line of scrimmage. He started his NFL career as a slot corner so the transition back to that role should come pretty easily for him. He will be allowed to keep his eyes in the backfield more and should be responsible for a man or shallow underneath zone. He can also drop into high-hole coverage from that position. The two players I see pairing more traditionally with Nick Cross as the deeper field safeties are Will Harris, who came into the league as a slot cornerback and Percy Butler, who could see time deep as part of a rotation.
NY Giants, Jaxson Dart meet to ‘work through’ issues after Trump introduction – Big Blue ViewThe New York Giants “worked through” Jaxson Dart’s current resolution to introduce President Donald Trump at Rockland Group Faculty final week in Suffern, N.Y., throughout a staff assembly, in response to NFL Community insiders Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport. Dart’s selection, as Giants followers know, drew public criticism from teammate Abdul Carter and infected tensions amongst followers alongside each side in a rustic bitterly divided by its politics.
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