Philadelphia general manager Howie Roseman has swung the roster shaping pendulum toward the defense in 2026 and beyond, quietly maneuvering through free agency while adding veterans with upside on one-year deals. On offense, Dallas Goedert is back, but Nakobe Dean (Raiders), Reed Blankenship (Texans), Jaelan Phillips (Panthers), and Adoree’ Jackson (free agency) have all departed. Marcus Epps is back, and the Birds added longtime veteran J.T. Gray to the backend after trading Sydney Brown. While there are new names to know, the bulk of a Super Bowl-caliber roster remains.
With the draft fast approaching, we’re ranking the Eagles’ non-quarterback position groups from best to worst.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 28: Cooper DeJean #33 and Quinyon Mitchell #27 of the Philadelphia Eagles line up for a drill during the Philadelphia Eagles Training Camp at NovaCare Complex on July 28, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
1. Cornerback
Quinyon MitchellCooper DeJeanRiq WoolenKelee RingoJakorian BennettJonathan JonesMac McWilliamsTariq Castro-FieldsAmbry Thomas
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Philadelphia has star power at several key positions, but cornerback is where two 2025 All-Pros reside, and they just got an elite running mate. After losing Jaelan Phillips, Reed Blankenship, and Nakobe Dean, the strength of this defense will be at cornerback. Philadelphia has gone from uncertainty at the position to being absolutely loaded after landing Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen on a one-year deal worth up to $15 million. The move allows Cooper DeJean to remain a versatile weapon. Woolen possesses unmatched measurables for a cornerback as he’s tall, athletic, physical, fast, and has top-flight ball skills. Even more impressive, he produced the second-highest lockdown percentage (65%) in the NFL this past season. According to NBC Sports Philadelphia and Sharp Football, the Eagles used man coverage on 24.5% of their snaps last season. That ranked 12th in the NFL, whereas the Seahawks’ man usage (15.2%) ranked 27th.
2. Wide receiver
A.J. BrownDeVonta SmithHollywood BrownDarius CooperJohnny WilsonQuez WatkinsDanny Gray
Elijah Moore -signed March 24
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Right now, this group is pretty impressive. DeVonta Smith (1,008) and A.J. Brown (1,003) are the only Eagles WR duo to produce 1,000+ receiving yards each in the same season. The explosive Hollywood Brown had 49 catches for 587 yards and 5 TDs last season. Darius Cooper is the player most impacted by Brown joining the roster. At the same time, Johnny Wilson will look to regain his training camp form from 2025, before he suffered a significant knee injury. This depth chart could drastically change around June 1.
3. Offensive line
LT: Jordan MailataLG: Landon DickersonC: Cam JurgensRG: Tyler SteenRT: Lane Johnson
Myles Hinton, Cameron Williams, John Ojukwu, Drew Kendall, Willie Lampkin, Jake Majors, Hollin Pierce
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The Eagles’ offensive line suffered multiple injuries in 2025 but will look to rebound under the new offensive line coach, Chris Kuper. During Kuper’s tenure, Minnesota ranked 32nd in pressure rate allowed on the interior in three of the last four seasons, including 2025, a ranking that led to his dismissal. Landon Dickerson was excellent in 2024 but finished the 2025 regular season with a 60.3 PFF pass-blocking grade, which ranked only 51st among 81 qualifying guards. Jordan Mailata didn’t replicate his elite 2024 campaign, but he was still Philadelphia’s best offensive lineman. His 83.8 PFF overall grade ranked seventh among all offensive tackles. Lane Johnson, 35, is a future Hall of Famer with a resume that includes six Pro Bowls, two first-team All-Pro nods, and a pair of Super Bowl wins. Johnson’s value is clear: the Eagles were 8-2 with him in the lineup this season, versus 3-4 without him. During his tenure in Philadelphia, the team’s record is 94-41-1 when he plays and 15-27 when he doesn’t.
4. Defensive line
Jalen CarterJordan DavisMoro OjomoTy RobinsonByron YoungGabe HallTa’Quon Graham
Philadelphia has an elite trio with Carter, Jordan Davis, and Moro Ojomo, with Byron Young and Ty Robinson as capable backups. Despite two badly injured shoulders, Carter was the Eagles’ lone Pro Bowl starter. In 12 games this season, he had 33 tackles, 41 QB pressures, 11 quarterback hits, and three sacks. Ojomo’s 71.0 PFF grade was the 80th best in the NFL last season, but he’s much improved, and Ojomo saw his snap count increase to 60 percent in his third year. He started nine games for the Eagles this season and played in all 17, finishing second on the team in sacks.
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Ojomo will enter the final year of his deal with a $3,624,446 cap hit. Jordan Davis just signed a three-year, $78 million deal.
5. Running back
Saquon BarkleyTank BigsbyWill ShipleyDameon PierceCarson Steele
Cameron Latu (FB)
Barkley played in 16 games (16 starts), running for 1,140 yards on 280 carries (4.1 avg.) with 7 TDs, adding 273 receiving yards on 37 catches (7.4 avg.) With two touchdowns, he became the first Eagle since LeSean McCoy in 2013-14 to post back-to-back 1,000+ yard rushing seasons. A key trade acquisition, the hard-running Bigsby participated in 16 contests (one start) with the Eagles, recording 356 rushing yards on 63 carries (5.7 avg.) and 2 touchdowns. Will Shipley will try to regain his momentum, while the Eagles added former Texans running back Dameon Pierce for more competition.
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6. Linebacker
Zack BaunJihaad CampbellJeremiah Trotter Jr.Smael Mondon Jr.Chance Campbell
Last spring, the Eagles traded up a spot in the draft to pick Jihaad Campbell, whose playing time slowed when Dean returned to the lineup. Dean has departed, and Campbell will miss the off-season due to shoulder surgery. Linebacker depth is one of the strengths for the Eagles, and they’ll have Jeremiah Trotter Jr. and Smael Mondon Jr. looking for breakout moments. Chance Campbell is on the roster, and the Eagles could add a player via free agency.
7. Edge rusher
Jalyx HuntNolan SmithArnold Ebiketie
Joe Tryon-ShoyinkaJose Ramirez
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Ebiketie and Tryon-Shoyinka join Nolan Smith, Jalyx Hunt, and athletic, hybrid pass rushers who can get after the opposing quarterbacks. The Eagles could still add Brandon Graham to this group. A solid run defender and explosive pass rusher, Smith missed seven games in 2025, logging 31 tackles, 3 sacks, one forced fumble, 33 QB pressures, 24 QB hurries, and a 67.7 PFF grade in 12 games. The 5th-year option, as it currently stands, is $14 million for 2027. Hunt became the first Eagle to lead the team in both sacks (6.5) and INTs (3) in the same season. He is the second Eagle to have 6.0+ sacks and 3.0+ INTs in a season, joining Seth Joyner (1991-92). The 6-foot-5 Tryon-Shoyinka registered 15 tackles and 160 tackles in 66 games (45 starts) in four seasons with the Buccaneers. He signed with the Browns in free agency before getting traded to the Bears.
8. Tight end
Dallas GoedertJohnny MundtGrant CalcaterraStone SmarttE.J. JenkinsJaheim Bell
Cameron Latu
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Dallas Goedert is back on a one-year deal. Goedert started 15 games, catching 60 passes for 591 yards and a career-high and Eagles franchise high 11 touchdown catches. A Former college teammate of Jalen Hurts at Oklahoma, eaching the end of his rookie contract. Calcaterra played in 62 games with 22 starts. Mundt will play the third tight end, run-blocking role. Cameron Latu will assume the role of fullback.
9. Safety
Drew MukubaMichael Carter IIMarcus EppsJ.T. GrayAndre’ SamBrandon Johnson
Before last Friday, Philadelphia had Mukuba, Sydney Brown, Andre Sam, and Brandon Johnson on the roster. On Friday afternoon, the Eagles traded Brown to Atlanta and quickly re-signed Marcus Epps and added J.T. Gray. Mukuba is a guaranteed starter in Year 2, despite returning from a season-ending injury as a rookie. The second safety spot is up for grabs after Reed Blankenship’s departure. Epps is a solid contributor, but he’s aging and not a dominant game-changer. Gray is a special teams standout, while Sam and Johnson are back after spending 2025 on the practice squad.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: 2026 NFL Draft: Ranking the Eagles’ position groups after free agency