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The Eagles have returned to the NovaCare Complex for a nine-week off-season program, and the vibe is entirely different after winning Super Bowl 59.
Philadelphia will hold a mandatory minicamp for the second time under Nick Sirianni. The OTAs are divided into phases, and the Eagles will convene for on-field sessions six times: May 27-28, May 30, June 2-3, and June 5.
With the workouts and on-field training underway, we're looking at the eight most significant questions for the Eagles.
One year after Fletcher Cox and Jason Kelce retired, Brandon Graham walked away as the longest-tenured and most successful Eagles in franchise history. With three legends now departed, who assumes the leadership role? Nolan Smith enters year three with traits and work ethic similar to Graham's and could take the role, along with All-Pro Jalen Carter and Zack Baun.
Goedert is set to enter the final year of his deal and has no guaranteed money with his $11,810,583 salary cap hit for 2025. Last season, Goedert played in 10 games, logging 42 receptions for 496 yards, averaging 11.8 yards per catch, and two scores. Goedert has missed 15 games since the 2022 season and has only played a full slate of games once. The 2025 NFL draft is loaded with tight-end talent. Philadelphia could use a first, second, or third-round pick on Tyler Warren, Colston Loveland, Elijah Arroyo, Mason Taylor, or Harold Fannin.
In his one season with the Eagles, Moore led an explosive Philadelphia offense, which included Saquon Barkley becoming the ninth 2,000-yard rusher in NFL history. Last season, Philadelphia finished eighth in total yards, seventh in points, and second in rushing yards, but it had a league-low in passing attempts. Patullo enters as Jalen Hurts' fourth offensive coordinator under Nick Sirianni and fifth if you include his rookie season spent with Doug Pederson and Press Taylor. Patullo has been the team's passing game coordinator since 2021 and added the title of associate head coach in 2023. Patullo's inheriting an offense with a 2000-yard rusher, an All-Pro wide receiver, a No. 2 wide receiver with All-Pro talent, and a dynamic tight end. The run-pass ratio can be altered somewhat, but this Ferrari needs to be treated as such and maintained with precision.
The Eagles have yet to decide on Davis's fifth-year option, which would cost the franchise $12.9 million. Davis logged 27 tackles (15 solo), one sack, and two passes defended while playing in all 17 regular-season games in 2024. He added six tackles (four solo), including two sacks and one pass defense, across four playoff appearances.
Davis started every regular-season game for the second year in a row, but he logged 122 fewer defensive snaps and ceded snaps to second-year defensive lineman Moro Ojomo. Philadelphia targeting Walter Nolen or Darius Alexander could spell doom for Davis.
Ringo has worked to become a starter or key contributor and should have the first opportunity to replace Darius Slay in the lineup. He has length, physicality, and speed at 6 feet 2 inches and 207 pounds.
Pressure bust pipes, and one year after returning to the field following ACL surgery, Brown will be tasked with replacing Gardner-Johnson's physicality and big-play attributes. The 2023 third-round pick will enter year three with huge expectations, and he'll need to mesh with Reed Blankenship while helping a young, retooled secondary maintain its elite play.
Barkley led the league with a franchise record of 2,005 rushing yards, making him the ninth player in NFL history to post 2,000+ rushing yards in a season. Overall, Barkley logged the 8th-most rushing yards in league history. It's only off-season workouts and OTAs, but after 345 carries in 2024, Barkley is expected to be light work up until Week 1.
During the first wave of free agency, Philadelphia saw Josh Sweat (Cardinals), Milton Williams (Patriots), Kenneth Gainwell (Steelers), Mekhi Becton (Chargers), Isaiah Rodgers (Vikings), Fred Johnson (Jaguars), Parris Campbell (Cowboys), Darius Slay (Steelers) and Oren Burks (Bengals) all depart.
Still, they rebounded to make several key signings, including A.J. Dillon (RB), Joshua Uche (LB), Adoree' Jackson (CB), Charley Hughlett (LS), Patrick Johnson (LB), Avery Williams (KR/PR), Matt Pryor (OL) Kylen Granson (TE), and Azeez Ojulari (OLB) to name a few. Kelee Ringo, Jalyx Hunt, Moro Ojomo, Will Shipley, AJ Dillon, and Terrace Marshall could all have key roles.
Philadelphia traded C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Kenny Pickett, but Howie Roseman does his best work during and after the draft. The Eagles have acquired A.J. Brown, D'Andre Swift, and others. Roseman has conducted over 41 draft-day trades over the past ten years, not including the 2015 draft when coach Chip Kelly snatched personnel control.
In 2023, Philadelphia led the charge with seven trades from Thursday night to Saturday evening, acquiring seven players after entering the weekend with just six picks. In 2024, that record was shattered.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: 8 biggest questions as the Eagles’ offseason program gets underway
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Philadelphia will hold a mandatory minicamp for the second time under Nick Sirianni. The OTAs are divided into phases, and the Eagles will convene for on-field sessions six times: May 27-28, May 30, June 2-3, and June 5.
With the workouts and on-field training underway, we're looking at the eight most significant questions for the Eagles.
Who will assume the leadership role without Brandon Graham
One year after Fletcher Cox and Jason Kelce retired, Brandon Graham walked away as the longest-tenured and most successful Eagles in franchise history. With three legends now departed, who assumes the leadership role? Nolan Smith enters year three with traits and work ethic similar to Graham's and could take the role, along with All-Pro Jalen Carter and Zack Baun.
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Will Dallas Goedert be here?
Goedert is set to enter the final year of his deal and has no guaranteed money with his $11,810,583 salary cap hit for 2025. Last season, Goedert played in 10 games, logging 42 receptions for 496 yards, averaging 11.8 yards per catch, and two scores. Goedert has missed 15 games since the 2022 season and has only played a full slate of games once. The 2025 NFL draft is loaded with tight-end talent. Philadelphia could use a first, second, or third-round pick on Tyler Warren, Colston Loveland, Elijah Arroyo, Mason Taylor, or Harold Fannin.
Can Kevin Patullo keep the machine running
In his one season with the Eagles, Moore led an explosive Philadelphia offense, which included Saquon Barkley becoming the ninth 2,000-yard rusher in NFL history. Last season, Philadelphia finished eighth in total yards, seventh in points, and second in rushing yards, but it had a league-low in passing attempts. Patullo enters as Jalen Hurts' fourth offensive coordinator under Nick Sirianni and fifth if you include his rookie season spent with Doug Pederson and Press Taylor. Patullo has been the team's passing game coordinator since 2021 and added the title of associate head coach in 2023. Patullo's inheriting an offense with a 2000-yard rusher, an All-Pro wide receiver, a No. 2 wide receiver with All-Pro talent, and a dynamic tight end. The run-pass ratio can be altered somewhat, but this Ferrari needs to be treated as such and maintained with precision.
Can Jordan Davis break out?
The Eagles have yet to decide on Davis's fifth-year option, which would cost the franchise $12.9 million. Davis logged 27 tackles (15 solo), one sack, and two passes defended while playing in all 17 regular-season games in 2024. He added six tackles (four solo), including two sacks and one pass defense, across four playoff appearances.
Davis started every regular-season game for the second year in a row, but he logged 122 fewer defensive snaps and ceded snaps to second-year defensive lineman Moro Ojomo. Philadelphia targeting Walter Nolen or Darius Alexander could spell doom for Davis.
Will Kelee Ringo be a starter?
Ringo has worked to become a starter or key contributor and should have the first opportunity to replace Darius Slay in the lineup. He has length, physicality, and speed at 6 feet 2 inches and 207 pounds.
Can Sydney Brown replace C.J. Gardner-Johnson?
Pressure bust pipes, and one year after returning to the field following ACL surgery, Brown will be tasked with replacing Gardner-Johnson's physicality and big-play attributes. The 2023 third-round pick will enter year three with huge expectations, and he'll need to mesh with Reed Blankenship while helping a young, retooled secondary maintain its elite play.
Will Saquon Barkley be on a pitch count?
Barkley led the league with a franchise record of 2,005 rushing yards, making him the ninth player in NFL history to post 2,000+ rushing yards in a season. Overall, Barkley logged the 8th-most rushing yards in league history. It's only off-season workouts and OTAs, but after 345 carries in 2024, Barkley is expected to be light work up until Week 1.
Who'll replace the departed free agents?
During the first wave of free agency, Philadelphia saw Josh Sweat (Cardinals), Milton Williams (Patriots), Kenneth Gainwell (Steelers), Mekhi Becton (Chargers), Isaiah Rodgers (Vikings), Fred Johnson (Jaguars), Parris Campbell (Cowboys), Darius Slay (Steelers) and Oren Burks (Bengals) all depart.
Still, they rebounded to make several key signings, including A.J. Dillon (RB), Joshua Uche (LB), Adoree' Jackson (CB), Charley Hughlett (LS), Patrick Johnson (LB), Avery Williams (KR/PR), Matt Pryor (OL) Kylen Granson (TE), and Azeez Ojulari (OLB) to name a few. Kelee Ringo, Jalyx Hunt, Moro Ojomo, Will Shipley, AJ Dillon, and Terrace Marshall could all have key roles.
Will the Eagles make another blockbuster trade?
Philadelphia traded C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Kenny Pickett, but Howie Roseman does his best work during and after the draft. The Eagles have acquired A.J. Brown, D'Andre Swift, and others. Roseman has conducted over 41 draft-day trades over the past ten years, not including the 2015 draft when coach Chip Kelly snatched personnel control.
In 2023, Philadelphia led the charge with seven trades from Thursday night to Saturday evening, acquiring seven players after entering the weekend with just six picks. In 2024, that record was shattered.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: 8 biggest questions as the Eagles’ offseason program gets underway
Continue reading...
