Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott celebrates an extra point during the third quarter of the Philadelphia Eagles game against the Los Angeles Rams at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott celebrates an extra point during the third quarter of the Philadelphia Eagles game against the Los Angeles Rams at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 in Philadelphia.Monica Herndon / Staff Photographer

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The Eagles' season ended sooner than expected with a loss to the 49ers in the wild-card round. Now the Birds will try to assemble a roster that can help them get back to their Super Bowl standard. Beat writer Jeff McLane makes his picks on what personnel decisions he sees the team making this offseason.

Make your pick for each player by swiping the cards below — right for Stay or left for Go. Yes, just like Tinder. Finding it hard to decide? We'll also show you how other Inquirer readers have voted so far and what we think the team will do.

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Quarterbacks

The biggest question here (for a second straight year) is whether Tanner McKee will stick around as the backup.

#1

Jalen

Hurts

Crowd says 
Height
6'1"
Weight
223lb.
Age
27

Inky Says Stay

We've seen what he can accomplish with a good coordinator. But he needs help in the drop-back game if he's going to elevate.

#14

Sam

Howell

Crowd says 
Height
6'1"
Weight
220lb.
Age
25

Inky Says Go

Tanner McKee's broken hand in camp forced the Eagles to trade for him before the season. He's a free agent and should get a backup opportunity elsewhere.

#19

Kyle

McCord

Rookie

Crowd says 
Height
6'3"
Weight
218lb.
Age
23

Inky Says Go

He had a rough first camp, but a full season to watch and learn may help. His return may depend on the new coordinator and scheme.

#16

Tanner

McKee

Crowd says 
Height
6'6"
Weight
231lb.
Age
25

Inky Says Stay

It's not fair to base an evaluation solely on the finale. But it's unlikely the Eagles will receive attractive enough offers to trade.

All Quarterbacks rated!Jump to Running Backs

Running Backs

Tank Bigsby showed some flashes behind Saquon Barkley. How entrenched is he as the No. 2?

#26

Saquon

Barkley

Crowd says 
Height
6'0"
Weight
233lb.
Age
28

Inky Says Stay

His numbers dropped and he wasn't as dynamic, but he might have been the least responsible for the run game woes. He's guaranteed $16M next season.

#37

Tank

Bigsby

Crowd says 
Height
5'11"
Weight
215lb.
Age
24

Inky Says Stay

Barkley said he was open to ceding touches. Bigsby could be a power complement to the still joystick-like starter.

#29

A.J.

Dillon

Crowd says 
Height
6'0"
Weight
247lb.
Age
27

Inky Says Go

It's a shame, but his one-year tenure here will be remembered for the late fumble at the Giants and the ill-advised "Positivity Rabbit."

#28

Will

Shipley

Crowd says 
Height
5'11"
Weight
209lb.
Age
23

Inky Says Stay

Aside from the fumble at Washington, he was a capable kick returner. He was mostly an afterthought on offense.

All Running Backs rated!Jump to Receivers

Receivers

A.J. Brown’s long-term future with the Eagles might be the biggest question of the 2026 offseason.

#80

Darius

Cooper

Rookie

Crowd says 
Height
5'11"
Weight
210lb.
Age
24

Inky Says Stay

The undrafted rookie was used mostly as a run blocker, but he has some receiving upside. He'll be back.

#11

A.J.

Brown

Crowd says 
Height
6'1"
Weight
226lb.
Age
28

Inky Says Stay

His future is the question of the offseason. By his standards, he didn't have a good season and may have lost a half-step. He still projects as one of the best. There's also a significant cap charge.

#18

Britain

Covey

Crowd says 
Height
5'8"
Weight
173lb.
Age
28

Inky Says Stay

It took too long, but when he was promoted to the active roster the return game was given a boost.

#2

Jahan

Dotson

Crowd says 
Height
5'11"
Weight
184lb.
Age
25

Inky Says Go

It must have been tough running all those for-the-love-of-the-game routes. He was just too slight to make an impact as the third receiver.

#6

DeVonta

Smith

Crowd says 
Height
6'0"
Weight
170lb.
Age
27

Inky Says Stay

He was maybe the one guy on offense who met expectations. If A.J. Brown leaves, he should be the bona fide No. 1.

#85

Terrace

Marshall

Crowd says 
Height
6'2"
Weight
200lb.
Age
25

Inky Says Go

The Eagles need more young receivers with upside. He doesn't satisfy that need.

#86

Quez

Watkins

Crowd says 
Height
6'0"
Weight
193lb.
Age
27

Inky Says Go

After a few post-Eagles years in the NFL wilderness, he returned to the practice squad.

#89

Johnny

Wilson

Crowd says 
Height
6'6"
Weight
228lb.
Age
24

Inky Says Stay

The Eagles lost their best blocking receiver in training camp. He should return in that role.

All Receivers rated!Jump to Tight Ends

Tight Ends

Dallas Goedert is 31 but comes off an unlikely career year. How hard will the Birds work to retain the free agent?

#81

Grant

Calcaterra

Crowd says 
Height
6'4"
Weight
240lb.
Age
27

Inky Says Go

The ground game issues exposed his run-blocking deficiencies. He's a skilled receiver, but he may walk in free agency.

#88

Dallas

Goedert

Crowd says 
Height
6'5"
Weight
256lb.
Age
31

Inky Says Go

He had a career year in touchdowns. But the explosiveness is waning and the effort in run blocking was lacking. A reset at tight end makes sense.

#83

Kylen

Granson

Crowd says 
Height
6'3"
Weight
242lb.
Age
27

Inky Says Go

Also miscast as a blocker, he's another free-agent tight end who could exit.

#84

E.J.

Jenkins

Crowd says 
Height
6'6"
Weight
245lb.
Age
27

Inky Says Go

He's been hanging around since 2023. It's possible he clings on for more, especially if the Eagles don't want a tight end overhaul.

#36

Cameron

Latu

Crowd says 
Height
6'5"
Weight
244lb.
Age
25

Inky Says Stay

His staying power could depend on the new coordinator, especially if a steady fullback is part of the plans.

All Tight Ends rated!Jump to Offensive Line

Offensive Line

The injury issues and related struggles of this group mean changes would seem likely.

#51

Cam

Jurgens

Pro Bowl

Crowd says 
Height
6'3"
Weight
303lb.
Age
26

Inky Says Stay

Was he ever fully recovered from offseason back surgery? He needs a bounce back season in a big way.

#66

Drew

Kendall

Rookie

Crowd says 
Height
6'4"
Weight
308lb.
Age
24

Inky Says Stay

The film was decent after his first real chance in the finale. He may need to add guard to his repertoire.

#61

Willie

Lampkin IV

Rookie

Crowd says 
Height
5'11"
Weight
290lb.
Age
23

Inky Says Stay

He's an intriguing prospect, but can a 5-foot-8 center (listed as 5-11) really survive in the NFL?

#78

Myles

Hinton

Rookie

Crowd says 
Height
6'6"
Weight
323lb.
Age
23

Inky Says Stay

He was behind fellow rookie Cameron Williams as a developmental prospect, but will get time to develop.

#69

Landon

Dickerson

Crowd says 
Height
6'6"
Weight
332lb.
Age
27

Inky Says Stay

The injuries continued to pile up. Even warriors break down. He shrugged when asked about playing again, but he's only 27.

#74

Fred

Johnson

Crowd says 
Height
6'7"
Weight
326lb.
Age
28

Inky Says Stay

He's a good swing tackle. The last time he left for a starting chance he was back in months.

#65

Lane

Johnson

Crowd says 
Height
6'6"
Weight
325lb.
Age
35

Inky Says Stay

He may be the only one to know if retiring is on the table. He's a Hall of Famer no matter his future, but I think he may have one more year left.

#68

Jordan

Mailata

Crowd says 
Height
6'8"
Weight
365lb.
Age
28

Inky Says Stay

He had a good season, particularly in pass protection. No one thrived in the run game. He could use the extra month to replenish.

#63

Hollin

Pierce

Rookie

Crowd says 
Height
6'8"
Weight
341lb.
Age
24

Inky Says Stay

He's a big dude. Jeff Stoutland likes big, raw talent. That's all I've got.

#79

Matt

Pryor

Crowd says 
Height
6'7"
Weight
332lb.
Age
31

Inky Says Go

A starting-caliber tackle-guard backup he was not, but few teams have that kind of versatile depth.

#56

Tyler

Steen

Crowd says 
Height
6'6"
Weight
321lb.
Age
25

Inky Says Stay

He played better than some have suggested. The Eagles may look to extend him this offseason.

#64

Brett

Toth

Crowd says 
Height
6'6"
Weight
304lb.
Age
29

Inky Says Stay

He was a better backup center than guard, but versatile interior O-linemen are hard to come by.

#73

Cameron

Williams

Rookie

Crowd says 
Height
6'5"
Weight
317lb.
Age
22

Inky Says Stay

He got thrown into the fire against a future Hall of Famer in the finale, but there were glimpses of why the Eagles drafted him.

All Offensive Line rated!Jump to Special Teams

Special Teams

Kicker Jake Elliott was shaky at times in 2025. How vulnerable should he be this offseason?

#4

Jake

Elliott

Crowd says 
Height
5'9"
Weight
167lb.
Age
30

Inky Says Go

He has some of the biggest kicks in franchise history and two rings to boot. But the last two seasons have been too inconsistent.

#47

Charley

Hughlett

Crowd says 
Height
6'4"
Weight
251lb.
Age
35

Inky Says Go

He's up there in years and suffered various injuries. Maybe he's back, but the Eagles might want a long-term solution.

#10

Braden

Mann

Crowd says 
Height
5'11"
Weight
198lb.
Age
28

Inky Says Stay

He should be a priority free-agent signing. His ability to flip the field covered for the offense on multiple occasions.

All Special Teams rated!Jump to Defensive Line

Defensive Line

Which of the Eagles’ promising DTs will be a contract extension priority? Will legend Brandon Graham stay unretired and run it back?

#98

Jalen

Carter

Pro Bowl

Crowd says 
Height
6'3"
Weight
314lb.
Age
24

Inky Says Stay

Shoulder injuries affected him throughout his third season. He also plays without discipline. The Eagles may be wary of extending him early.

#90

Jordan

Davis

Crowd says 
Height
6'6"
Weight
336lb.
Age
25

Inky Says Stay

He took a leap forward and may have vaulted ahead of Carter to be the next extended. There's still room for pass-rushing growth.

#55

Brandon

Graham

Crowd says 
Height
6'2"
Weight
265lb.
Age
37

Inky Says Go

He hinted that he may want to keep playing, but the guess here is that he'll be told to re-retire – until they (possibly) need him again.

#96

Gabe

Hall

Crowd says 
Height
6'6"
Weight
295lb.
Age
24

Inky Says Stay

He spent most of another season on the practice squad. The Eagles don't like giving up on young interior potential.

#97

Moro

Ojomo

Crowd says 
Height
6'3"
Weight
292lb.
Age
24

Inky Says Stay

He helped offset the loss of Milton Williams and is on his rookie deal for another season.

#45

Ogbo

Okoronkwo

Crowd says 
Height
6'2"
Weight
253lb.
Age
30

Inky Says Go

It was never meant to be after an early season-ending torn triceps. Was he ever a scheme fit?

#95

Ty

Robinson

Rookie

Crowd says 
Height
6'5"
Weight
288lb.
Age
24

Inky Says Stay

He was behind a deep group, but you'd like to see more out of a third-round draft pick. Year 2 will tell more.

#94

Byron

Young

Crowd says 
Height
6'3"
Weight
292lb.
Age
25

Inky Says Stay

He flashed at times and provided backup at nose tackle. He could ice out Ty Robinson for another season.

All Defensive Line rated!Jump to Linebackers

Linebackers

Some big names could be moving on here, as Nakobe Dean and Jaelan Phillips appear set to test the market.

#53

Zack

Baun

Pro Bowl

Crowd says 
Height
6'3"
Weight
225lb.
Age
29

Inky Says Stay

He proved that 2024 wasn't a fluke and his contract guarantees he's here through 2027.

#30

Jihaad

Campbell

Rookie

Crowd says 
Height
6'3"
Weight
235lb.
Age
21

Inky Says Stay

He handled his demotion with grace, but the former first-rounder needs to be in the lineup next season. Can he be a hybrid?

#59

Chance

Campbell

Crowd says 
Height
6'2"
Weight
232lb.
Age
26

Inky Says Stay

He provided good looks on the scout team and should probably get a look-see in training camp. Making the 53-man roster is another thing.

#17

Nakobe

Dean

Crowd says 
Height
5'11"
Weight
231lb.
Age
25

Inky Says Go

A few years ago, it would have been a no-brainer to retain him. But the Eagles have Campbell in the wings and their most depth at off-ball linebacker in years.

#58

Jalyx

Hunt

Crowd says 
Height
6'3"
Weight
252lb.
Age
24

Inky Says Stay

Eagles' scouting deserves accolades for plucking this former safety out of anonymity. He did it all in his second season. The future is bright.

#48

Patrick

Johnson

Crowd says 
Height
6'2"
Weight
248lb.
Age
27

Inky Says Go

Practice squad Patrick has been a loyal soldier for five on-and-off years. He wasn't getting call-ups late in the season.

#42

Smael

Mondon Jr.

Rookie

Crowd says 
Height
6'2"
Weight
224lb.
Age
22

Inky Says Stay

He'll be a depth piece who can play special teams for years, if need be.

#13

Azeez

Ojulari

Crowd says 
Height
6'3"
Weight
240lb.
Age
25

Inky Says Go

It's hard to see him wanting to be back when it was clear the Eagles slow-played his return from a hamstring injury.

#50

Jaelan

Phillips

Crowd says 
Height
6'5"
Weight
266lb.
Age
26

Inky Says Go

He started strong and then leveled out. Vic Fangio likes him, but is he worth the squeeze when others will pay?

#3

Nolan

Smith Jr.

Crowd says 
Height
6'2"
Weight
238lb.
Age
24

Inky Says Stay

The triceps injury lingered into the season. He plays with great effort, but size and durability remain concerns.

#54

Jeremiah

Trotter Jr.

Crowd says 
Height
6'0"
Weight
225lb.
Age
23

Inky Says Stay

He could probably start at middle linebacker for a number of teams, but will likely have to watch for another season.

#0

Joshua

Uche

Crowd says 
Height
6'3"
Weight
226lb.
Age
27

Inky Says Go

The trade for Jaelan Phillips and Brandon Graham's unretirement marginalized him. He'll likely want to explore other options.

#43

Ben

VanSumeren

Crowd says 
Height
6'2"
Weight
231lb.
Age
25

Inky Says Go

It will be tough to return from back-to-back season-ending knee injuries, but I wouldn't count him out.

All Linebackers rated!Jump to Defensive Backfield

Defensive Backfield

The Birds will need to crystallize their cornerback picture, and also decide how safety Reed Blankenship fits into the long-term plan.

#33

Cooper

DeJean

All-Pro

Crowd says 
Height
6'0"
Weight
198lb.
Age
22

Inky Says Stay

He wants to stay at nickel. Having him outside in base will give him value equal to the highest-paid cornerbacks in the NFL.

#27

Quinyon

Mitchell

All-Pro

Crowd says 
Height
6'0"
Weight
193lb.
Age
24

Inky Says Stay

He fortified himself as one of the best in the NFL and may not have even scratched the surface.

#23

Jakorian

Bennett

Crowd says 
Height
5'10"
Weight
200lb.
Age
25

Inky Says Stay

In the season finale, he showed why he never pushed for a starting spot. He's still under contract and will likely compete for a reserve role.

#32

Reed

Blankenship

Crowd says 
Height
6'1"
Weight
203lb.
Age
26

Inky Says Stay

He's developed into a key cog and captain on defense. A return could depend on his market because the Eagles will spend only so much at safety.

#21

Sydney

Brown

Crowd says 
Height
5'10"
Weight
211lb.
Age
25

Inky Says Stay

He has one year left on his rookie contract and fills a special teams role. But he fell down the safety depth chart once again.

#35

Michael

Carter II

Crowd says 
Height
5'10"
Weight
184lb.
Age
26

Inky Says Go

He never quite broke through, and an escalating contract makes it unlikely he's back — unless he takes a pay cut.

#41

Tariq

Castro-Fields

Crowd says 
Height
6'1"
Weight
197lb.
Age
26

Inky Says Go

A camp body who returned midseason to the practice squad. It's hard to imagine he has much of a future here.

#39

Marcus

Epps

Crowd says 
Height
6'0"
Weight
198lb.
Age
29

Inky Says Go

If Blankenship departs, he could be an affordable veteran option. He was solid in late-season relief.

#8

Adoree'

Jackson

Crowd says 
Height
5'11"
Weight
185lb.
Age
30

Inky Says Go

The Eagles can't pay a third corner with Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean due raises in a year. They could roll it back if he's cheap.

#22

Mac

McWilliams

Rookie

Crowd says 
Height
5'10"
Weight
191lb.
Age
24

Inky Says Stay

He was inactive for 11 games. Maybe he just needs time, but competing for Jackson's spot may be a reach.

#24

Drew

Mukuba

Rookie

Crowd says 
Height
5'11"
Weight
186lb.
Age
23

Inky Says Stay

A fractured fibula ended a promising rookie campaign. He should be back by camp, but was his development stunted?

#34

Parry

Nickerson

Crowd says 
Height
5'10"
Weight
182lb.
Age
31

Inky Says Go

The 31-year-old has managed to stick in the NFL despite playing in only 19 games over the last seven seasons.

#7

Kelee

Ringo

Crowd says 
Height
6'2"
Weight
207lb.
Age
23

Inky Says Stay

He's a good gunner on special teams, but it's unlikely the Eagles can trust him to start.

#31

Andre'

Sam

Crowd says 
Height
5'10"
Weight
194lb.
Age
26

Inky Says Go

He might have moved ahead of Sydney Brown at safety by the end of the season.

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