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The Eagles were one and done in the playoffs, but it wasn't all bad for a team that finished the regular season 11- 6 overall. The first back-to-back NFC East Champion since the 2001-04 Eagles (four) over two decades ago, Philadelphia is the only NFL team to repeat as a division winner in 2025. The Eagles have won NFC East crowns in three of the last four seasons (also 2022 and 2024). Philadelphia is one of just two NFL teams with five consecutive postseason berths (tying a team record set from 2000-04), joining Buffalo (seven). The Eagles are also one of only three clubs to have advanced to the playoffs in eight of the previous nine seasons (along with Buffalo and Kansas City), representing the best nine-year stretch in franchise history.
After retooling the offensive coaching staff, the Eagles will decide on 22 free agents and make decisions on contract extensions for quarterback Jalen Hurts, defensive tackle Jalen Carter, and defensive tackle Jordan Davis, among others.
With the Super Bowl now complete and the new league year fast approaching, we're predicting the Eagles' offensive depth chart heading into free agency.
Starter: Jordan Davis: $12,938,000
Starter: Jalen Carter: $6,938,331
Starter: Moro Ojomo: $3,624,446
Byron Young: $1,523,007
Ty Robinson: $1,263,917
Gabe Hall: $885,000
Starter: Jaelan Phillips (free agent)
Starter: Nolan Smith: $3,815,769
Jalyx Hunt: $1,536,282
The Eagles traded a 2026 third-round pick to acquire Phillips, who came to Philadelphia on the final year of his contract. The former Dolphins first-round pick finished with 28 tackles and two sacks in 8 games. Phillips didn't put up all-world sack numbers, but he put pressure on the quarterback, and his 73 were the 9th-best in the NFL according to PFF.Phillips played 819 snaps at edge rusher in 2025, while posting a 77.1 pass rush grade, 20th best in the NFL.
Phillips is essential because, while Jalyx Hunt is an outstanding pass rusher, there's no guarantee he'll develop into an All-Pro, and Nolan Smith's injury history is becoming a concern.
With Phillips in the lineup, the Eagles limited opponents to the league's lowest completion percentage (56.8%), their best since 2008 (54.1%). Philadelphia gave up a league-low 14 passing TDs this year, which were the fewest surrendered by an Eagles defense since 2001 (13). Philadelphia held opponents to the 2nd-lowest passer rating (75.4) in the NFL (Eagles' best mark since 2008, when they allowed a 72.9 passer rating), behind the L.A. Chargers (75.0). The rating included a 58.1 mark on third/ fourth down and a 64.6 mark in the red zone – both 1st in the NFL. Philadelphia ranked 5th in points allowed per game (19.1), trailing only Seattle (17.2), Houston (17.4), Denver (18.3), and New England (18.8).
Starter: Zack Baun: $7,538,000
Starter: Jihaad Campbell: $3,387,176
Jeremiah Trotter Jr. $1,157,117
Smael Mondon Jr.: $1,103,865
Chance Campbell: $1,030,000
Jose Ramirez: $1,005,000
Ben VanSumeren: RFA
A versatile player with a bright future, Jihaad Campbell played in all 17 games and started 10, logging 80 tackles and one interception to go with a fumble recovery and one forced fumble. Campbell's 76.2 grade from Pro Football Focus was the 13th-best among 88 NFL linebackers, and his presence is the main reason the Eagles can feel comfortable allowing Nakobe Dean to depart in free agency.
Michael Carter II: $10,120,000
Starter: Quinyon Mitchell: $4,041,299
Starter: Cooper DeJean: $2,531,897
Draft pick
Kelee Ringo: $1,350,232
Ambry Thomas: $1,162,500
Tariq Castro-Fields: $1,145,000
Jakorian Bennett: $1,145,000
Mac McWilliams: $1,116,030
Philadelphia has hit on the cornerback position in NFL drafts recently, and 2026 could present another opportunity to upgrade the cornerback spot opposite Quinyon Mitchell. In 2024, Cooper DeJean was expected to excel, but after an All-Pro season in 2025, he's now the best slot cornerback on the planet after DeJean led all NFL slot cornerbacks in PFF coverage grade (79.3), catch rate allowed (61.4%), passer rating allowed (55.4), and yards allowed per coverage snap (0.72) (min. 350 coverage snaps as a slot CB; min. 50 targets). DeJean has never allowed a passing TD as a slot cornerback. Will Vic Fangio keep DeJean in the slot or expose him to the difficulties of playing on the outside?
Sydney Brown: $1,829,261
Starter: Andrew Mukuba: $1,627,395
Free agent addition
Brandon Johnson: $1,005,000
Andre Sam: $1,005,000
Jake Elliott: $4,893,000
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Predicting the Eagles 2026 starting defense ahead of free agency
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After retooling the offensive coaching staff, the Eagles will decide on 22 free agents and make decisions on contract extensions for quarterback Jalen Hurts, defensive tackle Jalen Carter, and defensive tackle Jordan Davis, among others.
With the Super Bowl now complete and the new league year fast approaching, we're predicting the Eagles' offensive depth chart heading into free agency.
DL: 6
Starter: Jordan Davis: $12,938,000
Starter: Jalen Carter: $6,938,331
Starter: Moro Ojomo: $3,624,446
Byron Young: $1,523,007
Ty Robinson: $1,263,917
Gabe Hall: $885,000
Edge: 2
Starter: Jaelan Phillips (free agent)
Starter: Nolan Smith: $3,815,769
Jalyx Hunt: $1,536,282
The Eagles traded a 2026 third-round pick to acquire Phillips, who came to Philadelphia on the final year of his contract. The former Dolphins first-round pick finished with 28 tackles and two sacks in 8 games. Phillips didn't put up all-world sack numbers, but he put pressure on the quarterback, and his 73 were the 9th-best in the NFL according to PFF.Phillips played 819 snaps at edge rusher in 2025, while posting a 77.1 pass rush grade, 20th best in the NFL.
Phillips is essential because, while Jalyx Hunt is an outstanding pass rusher, there's no guarantee he'll develop into an All-Pro, and Nolan Smith's injury history is becoming a concern.
With Phillips in the lineup, the Eagles limited opponents to the league's lowest completion percentage (56.8%), their best since 2008 (54.1%). Philadelphia gave up a league-low 14 passing TDs this year, which were the fewest surrendered by an Eagles defense since 2001 (13). Philadelphia held opponents to the 2nd-lowest passer rating (75.4) in the NFL (Eagles' best mark since 2008, when they allowed a 72.9 passer rating), behind the L.A. Chargers (75.0). The rating included a 58.1 mark on third/ fourth down and a 64.6 mark in the red zone – both 1st in the NFL. Philadelphia ranked 5th in points allowed per game (19.1), trailing only Seattle (17.2), Houston (17.4), Denver (18.3), and New England (18.8).
LB: 6
Starter: Zack Baun: $7,538,000
Starter: Jihaad Campbell: $3,387,176
Jeremiah Trotter Jr. $1,157,117
Smael Mondon Jr.: $1,103,865
Chance Campbell: $1,030,000
Jose Ramirez: $1,005,000
Ben VanSumeren: RFA
A versatile player with a bright future, Jihaad Campbell played in all 17 games and started 10, logging 80 tackles and one interception to go with a fumble recovery and one forced fumble. Campbell's 76.2 grade from Pro Football Focus was the 13th-best among 88 NFL linebackers, and his presence is the main reason the Eagles can feel comfortable allowing Nakobe Dean to depart in free agency.
CB: 8
Michael Carter II: $10,120,000
Starter: Quinyon Mitchell: $4,041,299
Starter: Cooper DeJean: $2,531,897
Draft pick
Kelee Ringo: $1,350,232
Ambry Thomas: $1,162,500
Tariq Castro-Fields: $1,145,000
Jakorian Bennett: $1,145,000
Mac McWilliams: $1,116,030
Philadelphia has hit on the cornerback position in NFL drafts recently, and 2026 could present another opportunity to upgrade the cornerback spot opposite Quinyon Mitchell. In 2024, Cooper DeJean was expected to excel, but after an All-Pro season in 2025, he's now the best slot cornerback on the planet after DeJean led all NFL slot cornerbacks in PFF coverage grade (79.3), catch rate allowed (61.4%), passer rating allowed (55.4), and yards allowed per coverage snap (0.72) (min. 350 coverage snaps as a slot CB; min. 50 targets). DeJean has never allowed a passing TD as a slot cornerback. Will Vic Fangio keep DeJean in the slot or expose him to the difficulties of playing on the outside?
S: 4
Sydney Brown: $1,829,261
Starter: Andrew Mukuba: $1,627,395
Free agent addition
Brandon Johnson: $1,005,000
Andre Sam: $1,005,000
Specialist: 1
Jake Elliott: $4,893,000
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Predicting the Eagles 2026 starting defense ahead of free agency
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