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Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Are Eagles Learning From Past Post-Super Bowl Mistakes?
Are Eagles Learning From Past Post-Super Bowl Mistakes? originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After winning Super Bowl LIX last year, the Philadelphia Eagles are trying to repeat as champions. Sound familiar? Advertisement They have been in this situation before. To accomplish their goal of a repeat championship, there are multiple lessons to learn from the last time they were at this point. When the Eagles first won the Super Bowl in 2017-18, they did - to their credit - most everything they could to get back the following year. That meant giving contract extensions to some of their older stars, such as Nigel Bradham and Alshon Jeffery. It only took a short time to see those well-intentioned moves crumble. Philadelphia was one of the league leaders maybe in injuries due to its older roster at the time, which led to the team collapsing into a regime change just three years following its Super Bowl win. Advertisement What is arguably more remarkable is that the Eagles were able to shrug off that season's failings and build another Super Bowl winner. As they prepare for another title defense, has general manager Howie Roseman and the organization learned from the mistakes they made before? Early returns should tell wondering Eagles fans that they have. Instead of re-signing several of their older stars, Philadelphia has said goodbye to many prominent leaders. Darius Slay, C.J. Gardner-Johnson, and Brandon Graham are just a few veterans who departed from the organization this offseason. By parting with some of its more critical veterans, Philadelphia is choosing to focus on the growth of its young roster. The Eagles have the 10th-youngest roster in the game. … and that alone is evidence of the team's learning from its past mistakes. Advertisement Time will tell if they can maintain their dominance in 2025 and beyond. … but the change in policy is notable and laudable. Related: Eagles Should Target Steelers Tight End After Blockbuster Trade Related: Eagles' Defensive Weakness Offers Trade Answers on T.J. Watt and Trey Hendrickson This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
a day ago
- Business
- USA Today
5 most team-friendly contracts on the Eagles roster
We're looking at five Eagles who have the most team-friendly contracts on the Philadelphia roster The Eagles have one of the youngest teams in the NFL after several key departures and the retirement of Brandon Graham during the offseason. Thanks to the genius of Howie Roseman, Philadelphia has $30,782,776 in salary cap space, and several third and fourth-year players who could help reset the market at their respective positions. With training camp fast approaching, we're looking at the five most team-friendly contracts on the Eagles roster. QB Jalen Hurts Hurts is entering year three of his $255 million contract, and the Eagles' quarterback is the 11th-highest-paid quarterback in the NFL at $51 million per season. Thanks to Howie Roseman, Hurts carries a $21,869,800 cap hit, which ranks 16th in the league, and a $1,170,000 base salary, which is tied for 48th in the NFL. RB Saquon Barkley Barkley is the highest-paid running back in the NFL after signing his 2-year, $41 million contract extension, and it's a bargain thanks to Howie Roseman. Barkley has a cap hit of $6,661,000, and his yearly cap hit won't rise over $13 million until 2028. DB Reed Blankenship Blankenship has Pro Bowl potential, but is a salary cap bargain at $ 1.845 million in 2025. Blankenship is a top-15 safety, but the 55th-highest paid in the NFL. Blankenship's 78.8 PFF overall grade over the past three years places him 14th among safeties. OL Jordan Mailata Twenty million per season seems to be the threshold for solid to excellent left tackles, but Mailata was the NFL's highest graded left tackle in 2025, and he's the sixth-highest paid at the position. Eagles CB Trio Philadelphia will likely start the 2025 season with Kelee Ringo (3), Cooper DeJean (2), and Quinyon Mitchell (2) at the starting cornerback positions. The Eagles have two of the top 15 cornerbacks in the NFL, but Mitchell is almost the 60th highest paid at his position, with DeJean and Mitchell even further behind. BONUS: TE Dallas Goedert Goedert was due $14.25 million in 2025, with no money guaranteed entering the final year of his deal. The team had trade offers for Goedert during the draft, but he ultimately decided to stay and reworked his contract. He's now the 13th highest-paid tight end in the NFL. Goedert missed 17 games to injury over his last four seasons, but when healthy, he is a top-five performer at the position. During the postseason run to the Super Bowl, Goedert led the Eagles with 17 catches for 215 yards and a touchdown. Goedert's run blocking also significantly affected the team's dominance.
Newsweek
a day ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Eagles Named as Potential Landing Spot for Steelers' TJ Watt
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. You can bet the Philadelphia Eagles will likely do their due diligence on a guy like TJ Watt. Over time, Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman has established a reputation for putting out feelers on potential trades, whether they are realistic or not. He has a "you never know" attitude when it comes to finding out the price of trading for a star. The Pittsburgh Steelers have one of the most popular names in the league at the moment in TJ Watt. As the Steelers' pass rusher remains without a new deal in place, he's expected to hold out from participating in any practice activities until he's locked in long-term. Since the Steelers-Watt situation remains unresolved, teams have reportedly started making calls over to Pittsburgh in an attempt to see if a potential blockbuster deal could be worked out. As a result, CBS Sports' Cody Benjamin put together a list of teams that could be on that list. Howie Roseman's reputation landed him on this one. Read More: Eagles Urged to Sign Veteran Wide Receiver Ahead of 2025 Season "Why should general manager Howie Roseman ever be counted out of big-name sweepstakes?" Benjamin writes. PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 18: T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates a tackle against the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium on September 18, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by... PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 18: T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates a tackle against the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium on September 18, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by) More/Getty Images "The Eagles spent much of the offseason shedding salary, not collecting it, but we know they prioritize the trenches, and with both Brandon Graham and Josh Sweat exiting their edge group, a proven star like Watt could take a lot of pressure off young starters like Nolan Smith. Can you imagine Watt and Jalen Carter on the same front? It'd cost a pretty penny, but Watt would also get to stay in Pennsylvania to continue his career." Adding Watt to a line alongside Jalen Carter would instantly have the Eagles recognized as the top defensive line in the league. As Benjamin mentioned, though, nobody is going to get Watt for cheap. The Eagles would be able to beef up the line, but it would come at a cost elsewhere. Is the risk worth it? Read More: Ex-Eagles Star Takes Massive Shot at Commanders' Deebo Samuel The Eagles' key losses aren't something that should be overlooked. After dominating in the trenches throughout their Super Bowl-winning season, the Eagles had to part ways with some of their most notable contributors. The question marks about the 2025 defensive line will be valid. Still, a big swing with Pittsburgh is likely not something that either side is thinking about at this time. The Eagles aren't desperate, as they are the NFL's most recent Super Bowl winners. The Steelers might not have Watt locked up just yet, but there is little to no chance they are currently looking to move on from their superstar pass rusher. For more Philadelphia Eagles and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Cooper DeJean's exceptional athletic ability is becoming harder to overlook.
When the 2024 NFL Draft rolled around, and we began tossing around ideas about possible cornerback options, most thought Quinyon Mitchell would be long gone before the Philadelphia Eagles were on the clock in Round 1. What a surprise! He was still available at 22. Perhaps, sometimes, it's better to be fortunate than prepared. Cooper DeJean appeared to be a more realistic option for the first round, but there was some discussion about trading back to avoid 'reaching' in Round 1. No one expected him to still be available when the Eagles made their selection in Round 2. Fortunate fell on the prepared again. Howie Roseman traded up and got his guy. Fortune had again fallen on the well-prepared. DeJean and Mitchell were both finalists for the Defensive Rookie of the Year Award. It was given to a friend of the Eagles' organization, Jared Verse, of the Los Angeles Rams. Philadelphia's future at cornerback looks bright thanks to these two. They are technicians who play like polished veterans five years their senior. Okay, let's take some inventory. We've seen Cooper DeJean bury Derrick Henry with one of the most sound tackles of the Eagles' 2024-25 season. He picked off Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl and returned it for six points. That one doubles as the first interception by an Eagles player on football's biggest stage. More importantly, he helped the Eagles blow the game open en route to an exhilarating and lopsided victory. DeJean can dunk. We learned that by watching some social media clips, we saw him throw down an alley-oop pass from Saquon Barkley. He was one of the attendees at the Fourth Annual DeVonta Smith Celebrity Softball All-Star game at Coca-Cola Park, and he's the event's home-run king after snatching the crown from last year's champion, former teammate Isaiah Rodgers. Who knew? Then again, maybe we should have. There seemingly isn't anything that he can't do athletically. Keep this in mind as we near 'Red October'. If the Phillies need another bat, we may have found one. This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Cooper DeJean keeps pushing boundaries with exceptional athleticism
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Eagles GM Howie Roseman Feeling Unusual Heat Over Draft Class Criticism
Eagles GM Howie Roseman Feeling Unusual Heat Over Draft Class Criticism originally appeared on Athlon Sports. As the Philadelphia Eagles gear up for training camp, cracks are beginning to show in general manager Howie Roseman's 2024 draft strategy—particularly among the six players he selected on Day 3. While Roseman remains one of the NFL's sharpest minds when it comes to early-round talent acquisition, last year's late-round haul is in danger of becoming a rare misstep. Advertisement Eagles analyst Josh Davis of the Philly Special Show reports that three of those 2024 selections—fifth-round wide receiver Ainias Smith, fifth-round guard Trevor Keegan, and sixth-round wide receiver Johnny Wilson—may be on the chopping block as the 2025 roster begins to take shape. The trio is reportedly struggling to gain traction amid fierce competition from veterans and practice squad standouts. Smith, who benefited from a 2024 injury stint and Britain Covey's absence to stay with the team, now faces long odds. With A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Jahan Dotson and Avery Williams all but locked into roles, only a few spots remain—and Smith hasn't shown enough this offseason to cement one. Wilson's situation is more surprising. At 6-foot-7, the Florida State product logged over 400 offensive snaps as a rookie and carved out a niche as a reliable run-blocking presence. With new offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo emphasizing a physical ground game, Wilson seemed like a natural fit. But absences from OTAs and a troubling case of the drops have opened the door for others. Practice squad holdover Danny Gray has been a standout this spring, and free agent signing Terrace Marshall Jr. has received public praise from quarterback Jalen Hurts, further muddying Wilson's outlook. On the interior line, Keegan's climb has been no easier. With a crowded room that demands positional versatility, Keegan hasn't yet shown the flexibility or consistency to lock down a second-team role. If he can't prove valuable at both guard and center, his roster spot is far from secure. Advertisement All of this adds up to potential embarrassment for a front office that prides itself on squeezing value from the back half of the draft. If Keegan, Wilson, and Smith are all cut, only two of Philadelphia's six Day 3 selections from 2024—running back Will Shipley and linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr.—would remain. That hit rate would be well below Roseman's usual standards and calls into question the effectiveness of his recent strategy to flood the roster with late-round 'lottery tickets.' The Eagles doubled down on this approach in 2025, drafting eight players in Rounds 4-7. But if last year's results are any indication, Roseman may need to rethink whether quantity over quality truly fits a roster already stacked with elite, entrenched talent. With training camp looming, the fate of these fringe players will be decided not just by raw talent, but by availability, versatility, and trust—three pillars that can make or break an NFL career. For Smith, Keegan, and Wilson, the margin for error has all but disappeared. Related: Eagles' Jeremiah Trotter 'Is On The Trade Block' Per Report Related: Adoree Jackson Embraces Old-School Coaching Style in Eagles Secondary This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
