Eagles Retool Roster in Free Agency

Howie Roseman continues to build a championship-caliber team in Philadelphia.

Mar. 25, 2026 at 1:32am

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The Philadelphia Eagles have been active in the early stages of the 2026 NFL free agency period, adding several key players to their roster while also losing some valuable contributors from last season's team. General Manager Howie Roseman is working to assemble a complete roster that can make another deep playoff run.

Why it matters

The Eagles are coming off a successful 2025 season in which they reached the playoffs, and Roseman is looking to build on that momentum by retooling the roster with a mix of veteran experience and young talent. The moves made so far demonstrate the team's commitment to improving in specific areas, particularly on defense and in the passing game.

The details

The Eagles' key free agent additions include cornerback Riq Woolen, tight ends Dallas Goedert and Johnny Mundt, quarterback Andy Dalton, and wide receiver Hollywood Brown. They've also brought back several of their own free agents, including safety Marcus Epps. On the other hand, the team has lost players like linebacker Nakobe Dean, safety Reed Blankenship, wide receiver Jahan Dotson, and edge rusher Jaelan Phillips.

  • The Eagles' offseason program begins in late April 2026.
  • The 2026 NFL trade deadline is in November.

The players

Howie Roseman

The Philadelphia Eagles' General Manager and Executive Vice President, known for his ability to build competitive rosters through free agency and the draft.

Riq Woolen

A talented cornerback with rare size and speed, who the Eagles signed to a one-year contract.

Dallas Goedert

The Eagles' star tight end, who they re-signed to a one-year deal after he had a franchise-record 11 touchdown catches in 2025.

Andy Dalton

A veteran quarterback the Eagles added to provide experienced depth and guidance to their quarterback room.

Hollywood Brown

A speedy wide receiver the Eagles signed to a one-year deal, looking to capitalize on his potential when healthy.

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What they’re saying

“This is what building a roster looks like for the Philadelphia Eagles early in the 2026 offseason as General Manager/Executive Vice President Howie Roseman and his team are placing the pieces of the puzzle together.”

— Dave Spadaro

“The hope is that Woolen provides a significant upside to the room.”

— Dave Spadaro

What’s next

The Eagles will continue to evaluate the free agent market and make additional roster moves as they prepare for the 2026 NFL Draft, where they have nine picks, including four in the first 100 selections.

The takeaway

Howie Roseman and the Eagles are working diligently to build a championship-caliber roster through a combination of free agent signings and draft capital. While they've already made several key additions, the roster is still a work in progress as the team looks to fill remaining needs and create depth across the board.