5. Signing punter/holder/backup kickoff man Braden Mann to a four-year contract is a key move. The market for punters in this free-agency period has been hot, and Mann’s three-year performance with the Eagles has been as good as any in the league. He’s been outstanding, and Mann is coming off a season in which he averaged 49.9 yard per punt (best in franchise history), with a 43.1-yard net. He does it in every kind of crazy weather — and the 2025 season was, yes, as crazy as it gets weather wise — and he is just now reaching the peak of his career. Mann is a standout punter and in a week-long period of big contracts for punters, signing him for the next four seasons was a very important move for the special teams.
6. Philadelphia’s running back room was already loaded with Saquon Barkley, Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley, but why not take a look at Dameon Pierce, a well-built, aggressive running back who is looking to recapture the outstanding rookie season he had in 2022? Pierce is healthy and will have a chance to show what he can do in his new-look running scheme behind a terrific offensive line. Depth, depth, depth.
7. Hollywood Brown oozes speed, and he’s also been a productive wide receiver in this league when healthy. He can play inside and outside, and he is a player who defenses have to respect with his vertical speed and suddenness. He is here on a one-year deal, with only upside on the agenda.
8. There is work to be done, for sure. The Eagles lost some valued members, including linebacker Nakobe Dean, safety Reed Blankenship, wide receiver Jahan Dotson, and EDGE player Jaelan Phillips.
The Eagles are working on more additions, more depth, and more players to fit the puzzle. Roseman has nine picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, including four picks among the first 100 selections. That is serious NFL Draft capital.
The Eagles have a complete understanding of the roster they want to put in place, and they’ve identified the areas to address. Understand that Roseman wants to challenge every part of this roster. Every … single … part and position room.
This is just the beginning. There are going to be a lot of twists and turns along the way, but that’s the way the process works. That’s the genius of Roseman and the Eagles: They have the vision, and they know the blueprint isn’t going to be executed without some challenges. That’s the challenge every team faces. The Eagles are off to the start they anticipated, and there are still some valuable moves to be made.
Strap in, sit tight, and enjoy watching it all come into place as the Eagles build for another deep playoff run in 2026.