Eagles Face Key Offseason Decisions to Remain NFC East Champions

Howie Roseman must address several priorities, including A.J. Brown's future, the offensive line, and pass-catching options.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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With the Super Bowl complete, the Philadelphia Eagles are entering a critical offseason as they look to build on their recent success and repeat as NFC East champions. General manager Howie Roseman faces several key decisions, including the future of star wide receiver A.J. Brown, revamping the offensive line, and reloading at tight end and edge rusher. The Eagles must also add depth at cornerback and wide receiver to support quarterback Jalen Hurts.

Why it matters

The Eagles have been one of the NFC's top teams in recent years, making the playoffs in eight of the last nine seasons. However, they were one-and-done in the 2025 postseason and will need to address several roster holes to maintain their status as division champions and contenders in the loaded NFC.

The details

The Eagles' top priorities this offseason include deciding on the future of wide receiver A.J. Brown, who has been the subject of trade rumors. Retaining Brown would be costly, but he has been a dominant force since joining the team in 2022. The offensive line also needs attention, with concerns about the futures of Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, and Lane Johnson. At tight end, the Eagles must re-sign or replace key free agents Dallas Goedert, Grant Calcaterra, and Kylen Granson. On defense, the team needs to address the edge rusher position and add depth at cornerback to support its All-Pro duo.

  • The new league year begins in March 2026.
  • The 2026 NFL Draft will take place from April 24-26, 2026.

The players

Howie Roseman

The general manager of the Philadelphia Eagles, responsible for building the team's roster and making key personnel decisions.

Sean Mannion

The head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, who will work with Roseman to shape the team's scheme and roster.

Jalen Hurts

The starting quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, who has led the team to the playoffs in recent seasons.

A.J. Brown

The star wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles, who has been named to the Pro Bowl and earned All-Pro honors since joining the team in 2022.

Jordan Mailata

The starting offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles, who has discussed the possibility of retirement.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The Eagles will need to make decisions on several key free agents, including A.J. Brown, before the start of the new league year in March 2026. The team will also look to address its roster needs through the 2026 NFL Draft, which takes place from April 24-26.

The takeaway

The Philadelphia Eagles have been one of the NFC's top teams in recent years, but they face several critical offseason decisions to maintain their status as division champions and contenders. Howie Roseman and the Eagles' coaching staff will need to carefully navigate the free agent market and the draft to ensure the team remains competitive in the loaded NFC East.