Saquon Barkley running the football for the Eagles (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Philadelphia’s training camp is underway at the Jefferson Health Training Complex, and the biggest storyline is how quickly Jalen Hurts and the offense adapt to Mannion’s system after trading AJ Brown to the Patriots this offseason. The 34-year-old former Packers quarterbacks coach is installing a scheme built around more under-center formations, motion and throws over the middle, a departure from how the offense has generally operated with Hurts at quarterback. It’s a significant shift for a team trying to get back to championship form after a wild-card exit in January.
Hurts and a new scheme without Brown
Early camp practices have shown both the promise and the growing pains of Mannion’s install. Hurts had his best day of camp with a string of sharp, on-time throws, including a pair of red-zone touchdowns to DeVonta Smith, but has also had rougher stretches, including one practice where he had two passes batted down at the line to open the session. With Brown gone, Smith steps into the No. 1 receiver role, while the Eagles are counting on first-round rookie Makai Lemon to handle the slot and free-agent addition Dontayvion Wicks to emerge as a legitimate No. 2. Wicks has been one of the standouts of camp, drawing a comparison from coach Nick Sirianni to Keenan Allen after a series of contested catches, while Lemon has battled a hamstring injury that has limited his practice time.
Jalen Carter’s mega-extension and a loaded defensive line
Carter signed a four-year, $152 million extension that made him the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history in both guaranteed money and average annual value, removing any contract-related distraction before the season. He’s looked the part early in camp, batting down a pass at the line and controlling one-on-one reps regularly. The Eagles also locked up Jordan Davis on a three-year, $78 million extension earlier in the offseason, giving Philadelphia a tackle duo signed for the foreseeable future and one of the deepest defensive line rooms in the league alongside Moro Ojomo and rookie Byron Young.
Free-agent cornerback Riq Woolen has been one of the biggest surprises of camp, impressing teammates and coaches with a rare blend of size and playmaking ability that Sirianni says has produced steady, not just flashy, play. Alongside Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean, Woolen gives Philadelphia a chance at one of the more dominant cornerback groups in football if the early returns hold. Safety remains the lone unsettled spot on the depth chart, with DeJean sliding into a base-defense safety role next to second-year player Andrew Mukuba, while Marcus Epps and Michael Carter II compete for sub-package snaps.
The offensive line’s health and a backup QB battle
Guard Landon Dickerson considered retirement this offseason because of the toll on his body before undergoing stem cell injections in his knees and ankles, while center Cam Jurgens received similar treatment for back issues. Both are considered crucial to fixing an offensive line whose decline contributed heavily to last season’s early playoff exit, alongside star right tackle Lane Johnson, who has missed a stretch of camp for personal reasons unrelated to injury. Behind Hurts, Tanner McKee and Andy Dalton are in a real competition for the backup job, with Dalton getting the better of early practices, while rookie Cole Payton has flashed touch on deep throws in his own audition for a roster spot.
Full 2026 Philadelphia Eagles scheduleWeekDateOpponentTime (ET)TV1Sun, Sept. 13vs. Washington Commanders4:25 p.m.FOX2Sun, Sept. 20at Tennessee Titans1 p.m.FOX3Mon, Sept. 28at Chicago Bears8:15 p.m.ESPN/ABC4Sun, Oct. 4vs. Los Angeles Rams1 p.m.FOX5Sun, Oct. 11vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (London)9:30 a.m.NFL Network6Sun, Oct. 18vs. Carolina Panthers1 p.m.CBS7Mon, Oct. 26vs. Dallas Cowboys8:15 p.m.ESPN/ABC8Sun, Nov. 1at Washington Commanders8:20 p.m.NBC9Sun, Nov. 8vs. New York Giants1 p.m.FOX10—BYE——11Sun, Nov. 22vs. Pittsburgh Steelers4:25 p.m.CBS12Thu, Nov. 26at Dallas Cowboys4:30 p.m.FOX13Sun, Dec. 6at Arizona Cardinals4:05 p.m.FOX14Sun, Dec. 13vs. Indianapolis Colts1 p.m.FOX15Sat, Dec. 19vs. Seattle Seahawks5 p.m.FOX16Thu, Dec. 24vs. Houston Texans8:15 p.m.Prime Video17Sun, Jan. 3at San Francisco 49ers8:20 p.m.NBC18TBDat New York GiantsTBDTBD
Philadelphia’s preseason opens on the road against Baltimore on Aug. 15, followed by a trip to New England and a home game against Cincinnati.
Eagles odds and best bets for 2026
At BetRivers, Philadelphia is priced at +1700 to win the Super Bowl, among the shorter prices in the league as the Eagles look to return to championship contention.
MarketSelectionOddsSuper Bowl winnerPhiladelphia Eagles+1700To make the playoffsYes-165To make the playoffsNo+135Regular-season win totalOver 10.5+120Regular-season win totalUnder 10.5-148NFC East finishFirst place+125Jalen Hurts 25+ passing TDs & Eagles NFC East winnerYes+375Saquon Barkley 1,500+ rushing yards & Eagles to reach the playoffsYes+700DeVonta Smith & Makai Lemon each 1,000+ receiving yardsYes+900
Odds via BetRivers as of publication. Check RG.org’s NFL sportsbooks hub throughout the season for updated lines and matchup previews.
Final outlook
Philadelphia’s talent level remains among the highest in the NFC, but this season carries more uncertainty than recent ones given the coordinator change and the loss of Brown. Carter’s extension and Woolen’s early camp form suggest the defense should again be a strength, and if Dickerson and Jurgens hold up physically after their offseason treatments, the offensive line has a real chance to rebound from last year’s injury-plagued decline. The bigger question is how quickly Hurts and Mannion’s new scheme comes together; if that timeline moves fast enough, the Eagles have the roster to be right back in the NFC Championship picture.