The failed play accentuates the crossroads that awaits Hurts and the Eagles\u2019 coaching staff in 2026. The passing operation has fallen into deep ruts over the past several seasons, forcing the most expensive offensive roster in football to become overly reliant on the success of Saquon Barkley and the ground game. It has been an ongoing source of angst for some internally — most publicly expressed by star receiver A.J. Brown, the subject of trade talks this offseason. Some of that growing frustration in 2025 was directed at Hurts, team sources said, including by Brown, whose long-standing relationship with the quarterback has been tested over their four years in Philadelphia. Close observers point to a lack of creativity and synergy in the Eagles\u2019 attack. The pass game wasn\u2019t always properly tied to the run, and there\u2019s a level of predictability that allows opposing defenses to get a bead on what\u2019s coming. Though there is plenty of blame to spread, Hurts has had a hand in the offense becoming calcified, according to several team sources who spoke to ESPN on condition of anonymity. He has pushed back on changes that would diversify the scheme, sources said, including when it comes to him going under center more. He has shown a reluctance to let it rip at times, particularly against zone coverage. He diverts from the game plan and changes playcalls to what some feel is an excessive degree. His strong preferences, coupled with the coaches\u2019 efforts to play to his strengths, which include his deep-ball accuracy and throws to the perimeter, limit the breadth to which the offense can expand — or at least that\u2019s the way it has gone in the past.<\/p>\n
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Head over to The Feed<\/a> to submit your entry and have a chance to be featured in The Linc!<\/p>\n I Made All 257 Picks and This Happened<\/p>\n <\/a>Round 1<\/p>\n Raiders \u2014 Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana<\/p>\n Jets \u2014 Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State<\/p>\n Cardinals \u2014 David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech<\/p>\n Titans \u2014 Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami<\/p>\n Giants \u2014 Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame<\/p>\n Browns \u2014 Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami<\/p>\n Commanders \u2014 Spencer Fano, OT, Utah<\/p>\n Saints \u2014 Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State<\/p>\n Chiefs \u2014 Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn<\/p>\n Bengals \u2014 Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU<\/p>\n Dolphins \u2014 Makai Lemon, WR, USC<\/p>\n Cowboys \u2014 Olaivavega Ioane, OG, Penn State<\/p>\n Rams (via ATL) \u2014 Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State<\/p>\n Ravens \u2014 Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama<\/p>\n Buccaneers \u2014 Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami<\/p>\n Jets (via IND) \u2014 Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State<\/p>\n Lions \u2014 Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson<\/p>\n Vikings \u2014 Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee<\/p>\n Panthers \u2014 Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M<\/p>\n Cowboys (via GB) \u2014 T.J. Parker, EDGE, Clemson<\/p>\n Steelers \u2014 Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama<\/p>\n Chargers \u2014 Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon<\/p>\n Eagles \u2014 Peter Woods, EDGE, Clemson<\/p>\n Browns (via JAX) \u2014 Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia<\/p>\n Bears \u2014 Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana<\/p>\n Bills \u2014 Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State<\/p>\n 49ers \u2014 Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah<\/p>\n Texans \u2014 Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State<\/p>\n Chiefs (via LAR) \u2014 Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon<\/p>\n Dolphins (via DEN) \u2014 Blake Miller, OT, Clemson<\/p>\n Patriots \u2014 Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo<\/p>\n Seahawks \u2014 Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State<\/p>\n Round 2<\/p>\n Jets \u2014 Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee<\/p>\n Cardinals \u2014 KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M<\/p>\n Titans \u2014 Denzel Boston, WR, Washington<\/p>\n Raiders \u2014 Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State<\/p>\n Giants \u2014 Chris Brazzell II, WR, Tennessee<\/p>\n Texans (via WSH) \u2014 Emmanuel Pregnon, OG, Oregon<\/p>\n Browns \u2014 Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina<\/p>\n Chiefs \u2014 Chris Bell, WR, Louisville<\/p>\n Bengals \u2014 R Mason Thomas, EDGE, Oklahoma<\/p>\n Saints \u2014 Zion Young, EDGE, Missouri<\/p>\n Dolphins \u2014 CJ Allen, LB, Georgia<\/p>\n Jets (via DAL) \u2014 Caleb Banks, DL, Florida<\/p>\n Ravens \u2014 Joshua Josephs, EDGE, Tennessee<\/p>\n Buccaneers \u2014 Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas<\/p>\n Colts \u2014 Gabe Jacas, EDGE, Illinois<\/p>\n Falcons \u2014 Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt<\/p>\n Vikings \u2014 Malachi Lawrence, EDGE, UCF<\/p>\n Lions \u2014 Gennings Dunker, OT, Iowa<\/p>\n Panthers \u2014 Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama<\/p>\n Packers \u2014 Caleb Tiernan, OT, Northwestern<\/p>\n Steelers \u2014 Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson<\/p>\n Eagles \u2014 A.J. Haulcy, S, LSU<\/p>\n Chargers \u2014 Chase Bisontis, OG, Texas A&M<\/p>\n Jaguars \u2014 Derrick Moore, EDGE, Michigan<\/p>\n Bears \u2014 Dani Dennis-Sutton, EDGE, Penn State<\/p>\n 49ers \u2014 Jake Slaughter, C, Florida<\/p>\n Texans \u2014 Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech<\/p>\n Bears (via BUF) \u2014 D’Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana<\/p>\n Rams \u2014 Keionte Scott, CB, Miami<\/p>\n Broncos \u2014 Christen Miller, DL, Georgia<\/p>\n Patriots \u2014 Malachi Fields, WR, Notre Dame<\/p>\n Seahawks \u2014 Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona State<\/p>\n Round 3<\/p>\n Cardinals \u2014 Connor Lew, C, Auburn<\/p>\n Titans \u2014 LT Overton, EDGE, Alabama<\/p>\n Raiders \u2014 Josiah Trotter, LB, Missouri<\/p>\n Eagles (via NYJ) \u2014 Romello Height, EDGE, Texas Tech<\/p>\n Texans (via NYG) \u2014 Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU<\/p>\n Browns \u2014 Dontay Corleone, DT, Cincinnati<\/p>\n Commanders \u2014 Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech<\/p>\n Bengals \u2014 Elijah Sarratt, WR, Indiana<\/p>\n Saints \u2014 Domonique Orange, DT, Iowa State<\/p>\n Chiefs \u2014 Jonah Coleman, RB, Washington<\/p>\n Dolphins \u2014 Kamari Ramsey, S, USC<\/p>\n Steelers (via DAL) \u2014 Markel Bell, OT, Miami<\/p>\n Buccaneers \u2014 Max Klare, TE, Ohio State<\/p>\n Colts \u2014 Jake Golday, LB, Cincinnati<\/p>\n Falcons \u2014 Daylen Everette, CB, Georgia<\/p>\n Ravens \u2014 Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia<\/p>\n Jaguars (via DET) \u2014 Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma<\/p>\n Vikings \u2014 Deontae Lawson, LB, Alabama<\/p>\n Panthers \u2014 Sam Hecht, C, Kansas State<\/p>\n Packers \u2014 Treydan Stukes, CB, Arizona<\/p>\n Steelers \u2014 Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame<\/p>\n Chargers \u2014 Bryce Lance, WR, North Dakota State<\/p>\n Dolphins (via PHI) \u2014 Sam Roush, TE, Stanford<\/p>\n Jaguars \u2014 Drew Shelton, OT, Penn State<\/p>\n Bears \u2014 Keylan Rutledge, OG, Georgia Tech<\/p>\n Dolphins (via HOU) \u2014 Ted Hurst, WR, Georgia State<\/p>\n Bills \u2014 Kyle Louis, LB, Pittsburgh<\/p>\n Cowboys (via SF) \u2014 Ja’Kobi Lane, WR, USC<\/p>\n Rams \u2014 Skyler Bell, WR, UConn<\/p>\n Dolphins (via DEN) \u2014 Carson Beck, QB, Miami<\/p>\n Patriots \u2014 Brian Parker II, OT, Duke<\/p>\n Seahawks \u2014 De’Zhaun Stribling, WR, Ole Miss<\/p>\n Vikings \u2014 Mike Washington Jr., RB, Arkansas<\/p>\n Eagles \u2014 Malik Muhammad, CB, Texas<\/p>\n Steelers \u2014 Chandler Rivers, CB, Duke<\/p>\n Jaguars (via DET) \u2014 Michael Taaffe, S, Texas<\/p>\n Round 4<\/p>\n Titans \u2014 Devin Moore, CB, Florida<\/p>\n Raiders \u2014 Austin Barber, OT, Florida<\/p>\n Jets \u2014 Keyron Crawford, EDGE, Auburn<\/p>\n Cardinals \u2014 Zakee Wheatley, S, Penn State<\/p>\n Giants \u2014 Jude Bowry, OT, Boston College<\/p>\n Texans (via WSH) \u2014 Logan Jones, C, Iowa<\/p>\n Browns \u2014 Jalon Kilgore, CB, South Carolina<\/p>\n Broncos (via NO) \u2014 Darrell Jackson Jr., DT, Florida State<\/p>\n Chiefs \u2014 Gracen Halton, DL, Oklahoma<\/p>\n Bengals \u2014 Genesis Smith, S, Arizona<\/p>\n Broncos (via MIA) \u2014 Brenen Thompson, WR, Mississippi State<\/p>\n Cowboys \u2014 Bud Clark, S, TCU<\/p>\n Colts \u2014 Julian Neal, CB, Arkansas<\/p>\n Eagles (via ATL) \u2014 Jalen Farmer, OG, Kentucky<\/p>\n Ravens \u2014 Tacario Davis, CB, Washington<\/p>\n Buccaneers \u2014 Emmett Johnson, RB, Nebraska<\/p>\n Raiders (via MIN) \u2014 Anthony Lucas, EDGE, USC<\/p>\n Lions \u2014 Jaishawn Barham, EDGE, Michigan<\/p>\n Panthers \u2014 Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State<\/p>\n Packers \u2014 Caden Curry, EDGE, Ohio State<\/p>\n Steelers \u2014 Bishop Fitzgerald, S, USC<\/p>\n Falcons (via PHI) \u2014 Tyreak Sapp, EDGE, Florida<\/p>\n Chargers \u2014 Kaleb Proctor, DL, SE Louisiana<\/p>\n Jaguars \u2014 Nicholas Singleton, RB, Penn State<\/p>\n Patriots (via CHI) \u2014 Mason Reiger, EDGE, Wisconsin<\/p>\n Bills \u2014 Will Lee III, CB, Texas A&M<\/p>\n 49ers \u2014 Mikail Kamara, EDGE, Indiana<\/p>\n Lions (via HOU) \u2014 DeMonte Capehart, DT, Clemson<\/p>\n Bears (via LAR) \u2014 J.C. Davis, OT, Illinois<\/p>\n Dolphins (via DEN) \u2014 Jakobe Thomas, S, Miami<\/p>\n Patriots \u2014 Hezekiah Masses, CB, California<\/p>\n Saints (via SEA) \u2014 Taurean York, LB, Texas A&M<\/p>\n 49ers \u2014 Charles Demmings, CB, Stephen F. Austin<\/p>\n Raiders \u2014 Billy Schrauth, OG, Notre Dame<\/p>\n Steelers \u2014 Parker Brailsford, C, Alabama<\/p>\n Saints \u2014 Jack Endries, TE, Texas<\/p>\n Eagles \u2014 Dametrious Crownover, OT, Texas A&M<\/p>\n 49ers \u2014 Harold Perkins Jr., LB, LSU<\/p>\n 49ers \u2014 Oscar Delp, TE, Georgia<\/p>\n Jets \u2014 Louis Moore, S, Indiana<\/p>\n Round 5<\/p>\n Texans (via LV) \u2014 Skyler Gill-Howard, DT, Texas Tech<\/p>\n Titans (via NYJ) \u2014 Kage Casey, OT, Boise State<\/p>\n Cardinals \u2014 Bryce Boettcher, LB, Oregon<\/p>\n Titans \u2014 Chris McClellan, DT, Missouri<\/p>\n Giants \u2014 VJ Payne, S, Kansas State<\/p>\n Browns \u2014 Jaeden Roberts, OG, Alabama<\/p>\n Commanders \u2014 Max Llewellyn, EDGE, Iowa<\/p>\n Chiefs \u2014 Beau Stephens, OG, Iowa<\/p>\n Browns (via CIN) \u2014 CJ Daniels, WR, Miami<\/p>\n Saints \u2014 Isaiah World, OT, Oregon<\/p>\n Dolphins \u2014 Tim Keenan III, DT, Alabama<\/p>\n Cowboys \u2014 Zxavian Harris, DT, Ole Miss<\/p>\n Eagles (via ATL) \u2014 Marlin Klein, TE, Michigan<\/p>\n Ravens \u2014 Rayshaun Benny, DL, Michigan<\/p>\n Buccaneers \u2014 Aamil Wagner, OT, Notre Dame<\/p>\n Colts \u2014 Nate Boerkircher, TE, Texas A&M<\/p>\n Lions \u2014 Kaytron Allen, RB, Penn State<\/p>\n Panthers (via MIN) \u2014 Albert Regis, DL, Texas A&M<\/p>\n Panthers \u2014 Kaleb Elarms-Orr, LB, TCU<\/p>\n Packers \u2014 Zane Durant, DT, Penn State<\/p>\n Steelers \u2014 Ar’maj Reed-Adams, OG, Texas A&M<\/p>\n Ravens (via LAC) \u2014 Justin Joly, TE, NC State<\/p>\n Vikings (via PHI) \u2014 Drew Allar, QB, Penn State<\/p>\n Jaguars \u2014 Joe Royer, TE, Cincinnati<\/p>\n Bills (via CHI) \u2014 Malik Benson, WR, Oregon<\/p>\n Jaguars (via SF) \u2014 Febechi Nwaiwu, OG, Oklahoma<\/p>\n Texans \u2014 Demond Claiborne, RB, Wake Forest<\/p>\n Bills \u2014 Nadame Tucker, EDGE, Western Michigan<\/p>\n Chiefs (via LAR) \u2014 Keagen Trost, OT, Missouri<\/p>\n Broncos \u2014 Eli Raridon, TE, Notre Dame<\/p>\n Patriots \u2014 Trey Moore, EDGE, Texas<\/p>\n Saints (via SEA) \u2014 Cole Payton, QB, North Dakota State<\/p>\n Ravens \u2014 Taylen Green, QB, Arkansas<\/p>\n Ravens \u2014 Domani Jackson, CB, Alabama<\/p>\n Raiders \u2014 Kevin Coleman Jr., WR, Missouri<\/p>\n Chiefs \u2014 Cade Klubnik, QB, Clemson<\/p>\n Cowboys \u2014 Michael Trigg, TE, Baylor<\/p>\n Eagles \u2014 Ephesians Prysock, CB, Washington<\/p>\n Jets \u2014 Matt Gulbin, C, Michigan State<\/p>\n Cowboys \u2014 Reggie Virgil, WR, Texas Tech<\/p>\n Lions \u2014 Tanner Koziol, TE, Houston<\/p>\n Round 6<\/p>\n Bills (via NYJ) \u2014 George Gumbs Jr., EDGE, Florida<\/p>\n Cardinals \u2014 DJ Campbell, OG, Texas<\/p>\n Titans \u2014 Seth McGowan, RB, Kentucky<\/p>\n Raiders \u2014 Cyrus Allen, WR, Cincinnati<\/p>\n Giants \u2014 Anez Cooper, OG, Miami<\/p>\n Commanders \u2014 J’Mari Taylor, RB, Virginia<\/p>\n Seahawks (via CLE) \u2014 Quintayvious Hutchins, EDGE, Boston College<\/p>\n Bengals \u2014 Aaron Graves, DT, Iowa<\/p>\n Saints \u2014 Kobe Baynes, OG, Kansas<\/p>\n Patriots (via KC) \u2014 Eric Rivers, WR, Georgia Tech<\/p>\n Giants (via MIA) \u2014 Red Murdock, LB, Buffalo<\/p>\n Giants (via DAL) \u2014 Aaron Anderson, WR, LSU<\/p>\n Titans (via BAL) \u2014 Dae’Quan Wright, TE, Ole Miss<\/p>\n Buccaneers \u2014 Josh Cameron, WR, Baylor<\/p>\n Vikings (via IND) \u2014 Sawyer Robertson, QB, Baylor<\/p>\n Eagles (via ATL) \u2014 Jeff Caldwell, WR, Cincinnati<\/p>\n Patriots (via MIN) \u2014 Dallen Bentley, TE, Utah<\/p>\n Bengals (via DET) \u2014 Pat Coogan, C, Indiana<\/p>\n Panthers \u2014 Jalen Stroman, S, Notre Dame<\/p>\n Packers \u2014 Le’Veon Moss, RB, Texas A&M<\/p>\n Patriots (via PIT) \u2014 Dalton Johnson, S, Arizona<\/p>\n Jaguars (via PHI) \u2014 Nyjalik Kelly, EDGE, UCF<\/p>\n Chargers \u2014 David Gusta, DT, Kentucky<\/p>\n Lions (via JAX) \u2014 Bobby Jamison-Travis, DT, Auburn<\/p>\n Browns (via CHI) \u2014 Riley Nowakowski, TE, Indiana<\/p>\n Rams (via HOU) \u2014 Jeremiah Wright, OG, Auburn<\/p>\n Raiders (via BUF) \u2014 Toriano Pride Jr., CB, Missouri<\/p>\n Commanders (via SF) \u2014 Kendrick Law, WR, Kentucky<\/p>\n Chiefs (via LAR) \u2014 Vincent Anthony Jr., EDGE, Duke<\/p>\n Ravens (via DEN) \u2014 Kaelon Black, RB, Indiana<\/p>\n Patriots \u2014 Justin Jefferson, LB, Alabama<\/p>\n Lions (via SEA) \u2014 Eric McAlister, WR, TCU<\/p>\n Colts (via PIT) \u2014 Chase Roberts, WR, BYU<\/p>\n Falcons (via PHI) \u2014 Harrison Wallace III, WR, Ole Miss<\/p>\n Steelers \u2014 Thaddeus Dixon, CB, North Carolina<\/p>\n Round 7<\/p>\n Cardinals \u2014 Trey Zuhn III, OT, Texas A&M<\/p>\n Cowboys (via TEN) \u2014 Noah Whittington, RB, Oregon<\/p>\n Raiders \u2014 Keyshaun Elliott, LB, Arizona State<\/p>\n Bills (via NYJ) \u2014 Isaiah Jatta, OT, BYU<\/p>\n Bengals (via NYG) \u2014 Miles Kitselman, TE, Tennessee<\/p>\n Lions (via CLE) \u2014 Isaiah Nwokobia, S, SMU<\/p>\n Commanders \u2014 Logan Fano, EDGE, Utah<\/p>\n Steelers (via NO) \u2014 Tyren Montgomery, WR, Nicholls<\/p>\n Titans (via KC) \u2014 Jimmy Rolder, LB, Michigan<\/p>\n Bengals \u2014 Jadon Canady, CB, Oregon<\/p>\n Dolphins \u2014 Patrick Payton, EDGE, LSU<\/p>\n Jets (via DAL) \u2014 Kaden Wetjen, WR, Iowa<\/p>\n Buccaneers \u2014 TJ Hall, CB, Iowa<\/p>\n Steelers (via IND) \u2014 Aiden Fisher, LB, Indiana<\/p>\n Falcons \u2014 Owen Heinecke, LB, Oklahoma<\/p>\n Rams (via BAL) \u2014 Diego Pavia, QB, Vanderbilt<\/p>\n Jaguars (via DET) \u2014 Andre Fuller, CB, Toledo<\/p>\n Vikings \u2014 Zavion Thomas, WR, LSU<\/p>\n Vikings (via CAR) \u2014 Jaren Kanak, TE, Oklahoma<\/p>\n Packers \u2014 Lander Barton, LB, Utah<\/p>\n Steelers \u2014 Jaydn Ott, RB, Oklahoma<\/p>\n Dolphins (via LAC) \u2014 Fa’alili Fa’amoe, OT, Wake Forest<\/p>\n Bears (via PHI) \u2014 Xavier Nwankpa, S, Iowa<\/p>\n Jaguars \u2014 Robert Henry Jr., RB, UTSA<\/p>\n Bears \u2014 Brent Austin, CB, California<\/p>\n Jets (via BUF) \u2014 John Michael Gyllenborg, TE, Wyoming<\/p>\n Texans (via SF) \u2014 Alan Herron, OT, Maryland<\/p>\n Vikings (via HOU) \u2014 Jalen Huskey, S, Maryland<\/p>\n Jaguars (via LAR) \u2014 Luke Altmyer, QB, Illinois<\/p>\n Broncos \u2014 Dane Key, WR, Nebraska<\/p>\n Patriots \u2014 Eli Heidenreich, WR, Navy<\/p>\n Browns (via SEA) \u2014 Terion Stewart, RB, Virginia Tech<\/p>\n Colts \u2014 Miller Moss, QB, Louisville<\/p>\n Ravens \u2014 Desmond Reid, RB, Pittsburgh<\/p>\n Rams \u2014 Bryce Foster, C, Kansas<\/p>\n Rams \u2014 Nick Barrett, DL, South Carolina<\/p>\n Ravens \u2014 Josh Cuevas, TE, Alabama<\/p>\n Colts \u2014 Robert Spears-Jennings, S, Oklahoma<\/p>\n Packers \u2014 Jalon Daniels, QB, Kansas<\/p>\n Broncos \u2014 Logan Taylor, OG, Boston College<\/p>\n Broncos \u2014 Nolan Rucci, OT, Penn State<\/p>\n What do you think? What would you do differently at each pick and why? <\/p>\n LikeRec 0CommentsThin Stroke Comment Icon BubbleReplyRead 14 replies
Still high on Jalen. There was a funny moment during Tuesday\u2019s press conference when a reporter mentioned a potential upcoming contract for Jalen but didn\u2019t specify which one. The reporter was talking about Jalen Hurts but Lurie took it as a question about Jalen Carter. That led to this strange response from Lurie: \u201cHe\u2019s a very good player and I\u2019m optimistic but we don\u2019t ever discuss contracts in any way. It\u2019s the best way to go.\u201d That felt like faint praise for Hurts, whom Lurie has heaped praise upon plenty of times before. After the clarification, Lurie still didn\u2019t want to get into any specific player\u2019s contract \u2014 Hurts has three years left on the $255 million deal he signed in 2023 \u2014 but his tone definitely changed as he talked about the Eagles\u2019 franchise quarterback. \u201cOh, I love Jalen,\u201d Lurie said. \u201cThere\u2019s no bigger fan of Jalen than me. Clutch Gene, absolutely. The guy, MVP of the Super Bowl 13 months ago, should have been MVP of the Super Bowl right before that against Kansas City the first time. Exceptional and so dedicated. I think you probably know, I spent a lot of time with Jalen, as I do with most quarterbacks, and incredibly dedicated to the game, to winning and being a huge winner. I love everything about him.\u201d That was more like it.<\/p>\n
It has been the ongoing storyline that has dominated the Eagles\u2019 offseason: Will A.J. Brown be traded, and what team would be an appropriate trading partner? But there has been something looming even larger than does not get broached nowhere near as much as it should: The stability of the Eagles\u2019 offensive line. The Eagles paid a price for winning Super Bowl LIX\u2014a beat up offensive line that opened holes for Saquon Barkley\u2019s NFL-record 2024 season (for most rushing yards in a single season with 2,504). It meant playing more games, taking more punishment, and having less time to recover and rebuild from the previous season. It is the cost the NFL exacts for winning.<\/p>\n
1) Lurie would have to sign off on an A.J. Brown trade, so, where is he with all of that? \u201cHowie kept saying \u2018A.J.\u2018s an Eagle,\u2019 and I just will say this: DeVonta and A.J., two great receivers and also great teammates. I just want to say that. These two are wonderful to have, and great teammates and great receivers. So he\u2019s an Eagle. We\u2019ll see what happens down the road.\u201d JimmySays: \u201cWe\u2019ll see what happens down the road.\u201d \ud83d\ude2c<\/p>\n
Roseman, Sirianni, and Lurie each echoed variations of the answer Roseman first gave on Sunday evening to a group of reporters: \u201cA.J. is a member of the Philadelphia Eagles.\u201d Sirianni said nothing\u2019s changed since the last time he addressed Brown rumors and Lurie pointed to Roseman\u2019s comments on Tuesday evening before pointing out both Brown and DeVonta Smith were \u201cgreat receivers and great teammates.\u201d Patriots coach Mike Vrabel didn\u2019t close the door either. When asked where things stand with trade talks surrounding Brown, Vrabel said the organization would keep its options open. \u201cWe\u2019ve talked about this since last January,\u201d Vrabel said. \u201cWe\u2019re going to try to do everything we can to strengthen our roster, through the draft, through free agency, multiple ways of player acquisition. So anything that we can continue to do to strengthen the roster, we\u2019re going to try to do.\u201d Open-ended answers aside, the fire is very much still burning around the Brown situation. And the frustrating part for Eagles fans hoping this conversation will die down: If the Eagles are asking for New England\u2019s 2027 first-round pick (they should), true clarity on these trade negotiations will likely come after June 1 at this point.<\/p>\n
The Eagles sent a letter to season ticket holders last year telling them that they were looking into options that included both \u201crenovation options\u201d for Lincoln Financial Field as well as \u201cthe possibility of a brand new stadium in the region.\u201d That letter also featured a survey to solicit opinions about the options available to the team, which currently has a lease through 2032 at their current home. Those options remain on the table and Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie said on Tuesday that the team is looking at both new NFL stadiums and other venues around the world as they consider their next steps.<\/p>\n
The Falcons will reportedly hire Jeff Scott away from the Philadelphia Eagles. The team\u2019s vice president of football operations over the past two years, Scott received a rapid series of promotions after landing in Philly back in 2021 as a senior scout, moving to a director of football operations position in 2022 and landing his current role in 2024. Before that, he spent nearly a decade with Washington, leaving the Commanders as the team\u2019s assistant director of pro scouting and spending much of his time there in pro scouting. Scott\u2019s a seasoned scout, in other words, with a pro personnel and operations background that clearly made him intriguing to Cunningham.<\/p>\n
The Patriots may not be done adding at the position either. New England has been linked to trade speculation involving Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver A.J. Brown throughout the offseason. The team could also address the position in next month\u2019s NFL Draft. \u201cWe\u2019re gonna try to do everything we can to strengthen our roster, through the draft, through free agency, multiple ways of player acquisition,\u201d Vrabel said. \u201cSo anything that we can continue to do to strengthen the roster, we\u2019re going to try to do.\u201d<\/p>\n
Highlighted in blue, there was 1 comp pick I got wrong due to projecting an incorrect cancellation, but that I anticipated that I could be wrong. That was Azeez Ojulari not qualifying as a compensatory free agent against Philadelphia, opening up a 6th rounder to the Eagles due to the departure of Isaiah Rodgers. However, while I anticipated this could happen, the manner in which it did does not make sense to me, and it makes me wonder whether the NFL Management Council made an error in considering some of his incentives. Ojulari had a trio of $250,000 incentives each based if he hit 4, 6, or 8 sacks. Ojulari did not earn any of these, but he did record 6 sacks in 2024. That means that $500,000 of these incentives should have been classified as Likely To Be Earned, and thus counted in the compensatory formula.<\/p>\n
On whether the Eagles will play an international game in 2026: Lurie said that the Eagles are open and willing to play as a road team overseas. But after losing a home game to open the 2024 season in Brazil, the Eagles will not lose another in the near future.<\/p>\n
Devan Kaney is out at 94.1 WIP amid a new round of layoffs by parent company Audacy. Kaney has been with the station since 2022, regularly co-hosting WIP\u2019s morning show alongside Joe DeCamara and Jon Ritchie. She also took over as the station\u2019s sideline reporter on the Eagles\u2019 radio broadcast late in the 2024 season, following Howard Eskin\u2019s abrupt exit. \u201cI had a blast working at WIP and sincerely enjoyed my time there,\u201d Kaney said. \u201cBut as the old saying goes, when one door closes, another opens.\u201d Kaney said she intends to remain in the Philly market, and will continue as weekend anchor at Fox 29. It\u2019s also possible she could be back for Eagles broadcasts, since the role was separate from her job at WIP.<\/p>\n
The Dallas Cowboys do not appear to be anxious to get back into the Maxx Crosby business. Jerry Jones spoke on Tuesday at the NFL\u2019s league meetings in Arizona and as you can imagine, he was asked about one of the big things that happened to his team over the offseason. Obviously the Maxx Crosby trade is something that didn\u2019t happen to the Cowboys, but given that they finished the initial sweepstakes with the silver medal, and the fact that the gold-winning Baltimore Ravens exited the proverbial podium, is why people are so interested on if the game will be resumed.<\/p>\n
The Washington Commanders added another player for Daronte Jones\u2019 new defense yesterday. While majority partner Josh Harris, general manager Adam Peters, and head coach Dan Quinn were fielding questions from reporters at the NFL owners meetings, the team announced the signing of former New York Giants DT D.J. Davidson. He was a 5th-round pick in 2022, playing with Jayden Daniels at Arizona State for three years(2019-21). Davidson played his rookie contract out in New Jersey, became a free agent for the first time last month. He played in 47 games for the Giants, starting 4 of them. Davidson has 49 career tackles, 2.5 sacks, and 3 passes defended. He was placed on injured reserve during his rookie season(ACL) and ended last season on IR (neck, concussion).<\/p>\n
New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh enters a familiar battleground in the NFC East with a history that suggests he could make an immediate impact. During his 18-year run with the Baltimore Ravens, Harbaugh consistently found success against NFC East opponents, posting a 13-8 regular-season record. While those matchups came outside of divisional play, they offer a strong indication of how his teams have performed against some of the league\u2019s most competitive franchises.<\/p>\n
On Tuesday at the NFL\u2019s league meetings, four changes to the rules for the 2026 season were approved. And one of those is the strongest sign yet the league anticipates a referee lockout. Currently, the NFL is in negotiations with the Referees Association (NFLRA) on a new collective bargaining agreement, which expires at the end of May. However, talks between the league and the union have stalled in recent weeks and according to reporting, the NFL and its owners are anticipating a lockout. One source told ESPN that \u201cunless an act of God gets involved,\u201d then a lockout will take place. The stall in negotiations has led to the league compiling a list of college-level officials to recruit as replacement referees for the upcoming season.<\/p>\n
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he has no plans to end the league\u2019s Rooney Rule despite recent objections from Florida\u2019s attorney general, who wrote that the league\u2019s minority hiring guidelines violate Florida state law. Goodell — speaking on Tuesday at the end of the NFL league meetings — acknowledged the changing political landscape for diversity initiatives in the U.S., but added that he didn\u2019t believe there should be any legal issues with the league\u2019s policy.<\/p>\n![\"labe35\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1422578_10202405597927664_261848908_n.jpg\"\/)
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