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3 Eagles Players Howie Roseman Must Let Walk in Free Agency
Philadelphia's roster will look a little different in 2026 as several key players hit the open market.
Feb. 5, 2026 at 12:55am
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After falling short of their Super Bowl aspirations in 2025, the Philadelphia Eagles are facing some tough decisions this offseason as over a dozen players are set to hit free agency. While the team will look to retain core pieces like Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, and their All-Pro cornerbacks, there are three starters the team should let walk - tight end Dallas Goedert, safety Reed Blankenship, and wide receiver Jahan Dotson.
Why it matters
The Eagles need to get younger and more dynamic on both sides of the ball after their offense grew stagnant and their defense struggled in big moments last season. Letting go of some veteran players will allow them to infuse new talent and energy into the roster as they look to get back to the Super Bowl.
The details
Dallas Goedert has been a reliable tight end for the Eagles for the past eight seasons, but his production and availability have declined in recent years. The team may look to get younger and more versatile at the position. Reed Blankenship was a pleasant surprise as an undrafted free agent, but his poor play in the playoffs highlighted the need for an upgrade at safety. And Jahan Dotson, acquired in a trade from Washington, never quite lived up to his first-round pedigree in two seasons in Philadelphia.
- Goedert, Blankenship, and Dotson are all set to become free agents when the 2026 NFL league year begins.
- The Eagles' 2025 season ended with a Wildcard Round loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
The players
Dallas Goedert
A former second-round pick out of South Dakota State, Goedert has been a staple of the Eagles' offense for the past eight seasons, helping the team reach the Super Bowl twice. However, his production and reliability have declined in recent years.
Reed Blankenship
An undrafted free agent success story, Blankenship started every game he appeared in for the Eagles over the past four seasons. While he has shown playmaking ability, his poor performance in the playoffs highlighted the need for an upgrade at safety.
Jahan Dotson
Acquired in a trade from the Washington Commanders, Dotson never quite lived up to his first-round draft pedigree in two seasons with the Eagles, failing to emerge as a consistent third option in the passing game behind AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith.
What’s next
The Eagles will need to make decisions on Goedert, Blankenship, and Dotson's futures before the start of free agency in March.
The takeaway
The Eagles are facing some tough roster decisions this offseason as they look to get younger and more dynamic on both sides of the ball. Letting go of veteran starters like Goedert, Blankenship, and Dotson will be difficult, but necessary, as the team aims to get back to the Super Bowl.
