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The Eagles are the defending Super Bowl champions and have enough talent to repeat in 2025, but the losses suffered in free agency can't be discounted or easily replaced. Philadelphia saw three starters and two key contributors depart in free agency. At the same time, a defensive starter and the backup quarterback were traded to free up salary cap space for future moves.
On offense, the backup running back and starting right guard departed, leaving an explosive offense with two holes that need to be filled. All wasn't lost, as the Eagles added a running back, three pass-rushing linebackers, two tight ends, a cornerback, a wide receiver, and a new long snapper.
With the NFL draft just days away, we examine every move Philadelphia has made this offseason.
Gates suited up in nine games for the Eagles last season, starting the regular-season finale at center. Gates suffered a groin injury in the prep for the Super Bowl and was placed on Injured Reserve.
He originally entered the NFL as a seventh-round pick of the Packers out of Central Michigan in 2023. Nichols spent time with Philadelphia during Training Camp and the preseason in 2024 and returned to the practice squad a month ago. Nichols (5-10, 220 pounds) rushed for 3,061 yards, added 575 receiving yards, and scored 29 total touchdowns in 32 games at Central Michigan. He was the Mid-American Conference Offensive Player of the Year in 2021.
The Eagles rewarded Barkley with a two-year, $41.2 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid running back in NFL history. The deal makes Barkley the NFL’s first $20 million+ per-year running back.
Zack Baun is staying with the Eagles after agreeing to a massive deal. According to Adam Schefter, Philadelphia is re-signing the All-Pro linebacker to a three-year, $51 million contract, including $34 million guaranteed at signing and an additional $1.5 million in incentives and escalators.
The team then announced the release of cornerbacks Darius Slay and James Bradberry, ending a run that started before the 2020 season. Bradberry joined before the 2022 season, and both players earned All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors. Acquired via a trade with the Detroit Lions in 2020, Slay earned three of his six career Pro Bowl nods with the Eagles and was a major factor in Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean maturing so quickly.
VanSumeren had carved out a role as the Eagles' fullback, reserve linebacker, and special-teams standout. Still, his season ended after the second-year sensation suffered a knee injury during a Friday practice. VanSumeren did not play a single snap on defense last season; he has carved out a role as a fullback on the offensive side of the ball. He’s also a major special-teams contributor, having played 12 offensive snaps last season and 153 on special teams.
The Browns acquired Pickett from the Eagles in exchange for Dorian Thompson-Robinson and a 2024 5th-round pick (originally from the Lions).
Philadelphia sent Gardner-Johnson and a 2026 6th-round pick to Houston in exchange for stud offensive guard Kenyon Green and a 2026 5th-round pick.
Dillon and Aaron Jones teamed up in Green Bay for a dynamic one-two punch, and that could happen in Philadelphia with the Eagles looking to take some of the load off of Saquon Barkley following a season in which he led the league with 2,0005 yards. Last summer, Dillon was set to enter a contract year in 2024, but he was placed on injured reserve with a neck injury and missed the entire season. Dillon was selected 62nd overall (second round) in the 2020 NFL Draft. The six-foot, 247-pound back, known as "Quadzilla" by Packers fans, has been cleared for action.
The Philadelphia Eagles landed their first outside free agent, agreeing to a deal with former Patriots and Chiefs pass rusher Josh Uche. The young pass rusher struggled over the past two seasons but was named an underrated pass rusher by PFF entering 2025 NFL free agency. The former Patriots draft pick ranked second in pressure rate in 2022 among edge defenders. That season, he had had 11.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and 27 total tackles—easily the best season of his five-year career. He'll now look to rekindle that magic under Vic Fangio and a stout Eagles defense.
Bryant finishes his 2024 campaign with nine receptions for 86 yards on 12 targets across 13 games with the Raiders, primarily providing depth at tight end behind All-Pro rookie Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer.
The veteran cornerback was a reserve for most of last season but has big-game experience and is familiar with the NFC East. Jackson, 29, was a first-round pick of the Titans out of USC in 2017. Jackson played in 14 games (five starts) during the 2024 regular season, logging 28 tackles (18 solo), five passes defended and one forced fumble.
Jackson spent his first three years in New York as a starter, but last season, he didn't make his first start until Week 12.
Hughlett joined the Browns in 2014 and served as the team's long snapper for 152 games.
The Philadelphia Eagles selected Johnson in the seventh round, with the 234th overall pick, of the 2021 NFL draft. The fourth-year linebacker totaled four tackles while serving as a core special-teams player in 12 games with the Giants.
With the team moving on from Britain Covey, the Eagles signed return man Avery Williams to a one-year deal. Last season with Atlanta, Williams saw action in all 17 games, logging 22 rushing attempts for 109 yards, one touchdown, and 13 receptions for 61 yards. Williams is most efficient as a return man. In 2024, he returned 20 punts for 185 yards and 15 kickoffs for 408 yards.
With the team potentially moving on from Dallas Goedert, Philadelphia signed a second tight end in free agency, inking Kylen Granson to a one-year deal.
In the season finale, Granson caught one of four targets for seven yards in the Colts' 26-23 win over the Jaguars.
The 26-year-old tight end finished the season with 14 catches on 31 targets for 182 yards and no touchdowns. Selected by the Colts with the 127th Pick In the 2021 NFL Draft, Granson has 86 career receptions on 136 targets for 958 yards and one touchdown.
Looking to replace Josh Sweat and Brandon Graham, the Eagles added another pass rusher, signing Azeez Ojulari to a one-year deal. Ojulari made a list of pass rushers the Eagles could be interested in, and Howie Roseman is signing the former Giants pass rusher for a one-year deal.
The 25-year-old pass rusher lost some luster with the Giants trading for Brian Burns to join 2022 first-round pick Kayvon Thibodeaux on edge; Ojulari was the odd man out to start last season, playing just 37 percent of the defensive snaps and logging only one sack in the first five games.
The Eagles are rewarding their stars, and Lane Johnson was the latest. On February 14, $10 million (guaranteed for injury) of Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson's $20 million 2025 base salary became fully guaranteed. Now, the team has agreed to terms on a one-year extension with the All-Pro right tackle that'll keep him under contract until the 2027 NFL season. According to Adam Schefter, Johnson reworked his contract to add $8 million over the next two years and an additional $30 million in guarantees. As he closes out his career, the soon-to-be 35-year-old Johnson will earn $48 million over the next two years, including $40 million guaranteed.
A 10-year veteran who played the past three seasons in Miami, Lamm could compete for the swing tackle spot after Fred Johnson departed in free agency. According to Pro Football Focus, in the 2024 season, Lamm ranked first among tackles with zero sacks allowed and 10th among tackles with a pass-blocking grade of 83.1.
The Eagles selected Pryor in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL draft out of TCU. Pryor appeared in 27 games for the Eagles before being traded to the Colts in 2022.
Last season, Pryor saw action in all 17 games for Chicago, making 15 starts at offensive guard. Pryor was solid in 2024 and was the 21st highest graded offensive guard in 2024 according to PFF.
The former LSU star pass catcher was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the second round (59th overall) of the 2021 NFL draft. He appeared in 13 games as a rookie and recorded 17 receptions for 138 receiving yards. Marshall finished his second season (2022) with 28 receptions for 490 receiving yards and one touchdown in 14 games. Marshall is still only 24 years old, so the 2021 second-round pick will look to compete for a roster spot again in 2025 on an Eagles team that has A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Jahan Dotson as the top three players at the position.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Recapping all the moves the Eagles have made this offseason.
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On offense, the backup running back and starting right guard departed, leaving an explosive offense with two holes that need to be filled. All wasn't lost, as the Eagles added a running back, three pass-rushing linebackers, two tight ends, a cornerback, a wide receiver, and a new long snapper.
With the NFL draft just days away, we examine every move Philadelphia has made this offseason.
Released Nick Gates
Gates suited up in nine games for the Eagles last season, starting the regular-season finale at center. Gates suffered a groin injury in the prep for the Super Bowl and was placed on Injured Reserve.
Signed RB Lew Nichols
He originally entered the NFL as a seventh-round pick of the Packers out of Central Michigan in 2023. Nichols spent time with Philadelphia during Training Camp and the preseason in 2024 and returned to the practice squad a month ago. Nichols (5-10, 220 pounds) rushed for 3,061 yards, added 575 receiving yards, and scored 29 total touchdowns in 32 games at Central Michigan. He was the Mid-American Conference Offensive Player of the Year in 2021.
Agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension with RB Saquon Barkley
The Eagles rewarded Barkley with a two-year, $41.2 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid running back in NFL history. The deal makes Barkley the NFL’s first $20 million+ per-year running back.
Agreed to terms on a three-year contract with LB Zack Baun
Zack Baun is staying with the Eagles after agreeing to a massive deal. According to Adam Schefter, Philadelphia is re-signing the All-Pro linebacker to a three-year, $51 million contract, including $34 million guaranteed at signing and an additional $1.5 million in incentives and escalators.
Released DB James Bradberry and CB Darius Slay
The team then announced the release of cornerbacks Darius Slay and James Bradberry, ending a run that started before the 2020 season. Bradberry joined before the 2022 season, and both players earned All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors. Acquired via a trade with the Detroit Lions in 2020, Slay earned three of his six career Pro Bowl nods with the Eagles and was a major factor in Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean maturing so quickly.
Agreed to terms on a one-year deal with FB Ben VanSumeren
VanSumeren had carved out a role as the Eagles' fullback, reserve linebacker, and special-teams standout. Still, his season ended after the second-year sensation suffered a knee injury during a Friday practice. VanSumeren did not play a single snap on defense last season; he has carved out a role as a fullback on the offensive side of the ball. He’s also a major special-teams contributor, having played 12 offensive snaps last season and 153 on special teams.
Agreed to trade QB Kenny Pickett to the Cleveland Browns
The Browns acquired Pickett from the Eagles in exchange for Dorian Thompson-Robinson and a 2024 5th-round pick (originally from the Lions).
Agreed to trade S C.J. Gardner-Johnson a 2026 sixth-round pick to the Houston Texans
Philadelphia sent Gardner-Johnson and a 2026 6th-round pick to Houston in exchange for stud offensive guard Kenyon Green and a 2026 5th-round pick.
Agreed to terms on a one-year deal with RB A.J. Dillon
Dillon and Aaron Jones teamed up in Green Bay for a dynamic one-two punch, and that could happen in Philadelphia with the Eagles looking to take some of the load off of Saquon Barkley following a season in which he led the league with 2,0005 yards. Last summer, Dillon was set to enter a contract year in 2024, but he was placed on injured reserve with a neck injury and missed the entire season. Dillon was selected 62nd overall (second round) in the 2020 NFL Draft. The six-foot, 247-pound back, known as "Quadzilla" by Packers fans, has been cleared for action.
Agreed to terms on a one-year deal with OLB Joshua Uche
The Philadelphia Eagles landed their first outside free agent, agreeing to a deal with former Patriots and Chiefs pass rusher Josh Uche. The young pass rusher struggled over the past two seasons but was named an underrated pass rusher by PFF entering 2025 NFL free agency. The former Patriots draft pick ranked second in pressure rate in 2022 among edge defenders. That season, he had had 11.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and 27 total tackles—easily the best season of his five-year career. He'll now look to rekindle that magic under Vic Fangio and a stout Eagles defense.
Agreed to terms on a one-year deal with TE Harrison Bryant
Bryant finishes his 2024 campaign with nine receptions for 86 yards on 12 targets across 13 games with the Raiders, primarily providing depth at tight end behind All-Pro rookie Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer.
Agreed to terms with CB Adoree' Jackson on a one-year deal
The veteran cornerback was a reserve for most of last season but has big-game experience and is familiar with the NFC East. Jackson, 29, was a first-round pick of the Titans out of USC in 2017. Jackson played in 14 games (five starts) during the 2024 regular season, logging 28 tackles (18 solo), five passes defended and one forced fumble.
Jackson spent his first three years in New York as a starter, but last season, he didn't make his first start until Week 12.
Agreed to terms with LS Charley Hughlett on a one-year deal
Hughlett joined the Browns in 2014 and served as the team's long snapper for 152 games.
Agreed to terms on a one-year deal with OLB Patrick Johnson
The Philadelphia Eagles selected Johnson in the seventh round, with the 234th overall pick, of the 2021 NFL draft. The fourth-year linebacker totaled four tackles while serving as a core special-teams player in 12 games with the Giants.
Agreed to terms with KR/PR Avery Williams on a one-year deal
With the team moving on from Britain Covey, the Eagles signed return man Avery Williams to a one-year deal. Last season with Atlanta, Williams saw action in all 17 games, logging 22 rushing attempts for 109 yards, one touchdown, and 13 receptions for 61 yards. Williams is most efficient as a return man. In 2024, he returned 20 punts for 185 yards and 15 kickoffs for 408 yards.
Agreed to terms with TE Kylen Granson on a one-year deal
With the team potentially moving on from Dallas Goedert, Philadelphia signed a second tight end in free agency, inking Kylen Granson to a one-year deal.
In the season finale, Granson caught one of four targets for seven yards in the Colts' 26-23 win over the Jaguars.
The 26-year-old tight end finished the season with 14 catches on 31 targets for 182 yards and no touchdowns. Selected by the Colts with the 127th Pick In the 2021 NFL Draft, Granson has 86 career receptions on 136 targets for 958 yards and one touchdown.
Agreed to terms with OLB Azeez Ojulari on a one-year deal
Looking to replace Josh Sweat and Brandon Graham, the Eagles added another pass rusher, signing Azeez Ojulari to a one-year deal. Ojulari made a list of pass rushers the Eagles could be interested in, and Howie Roseman is signing the former Giants pass rusher for a one-year deal.
The 25-year-old pass rusher lost some luster with the Giants trading for Brian Burns to join 2022 first-round pick Kayvon Thibodeaux on edge; Ojulari was the odd man out to start last season, playing just 37 percent of the defensive snaps and logging only one sack in the first five games.
Agreed to terms with T Lane Johnson on a one-year contract extension
The Eagles are rewarding their stars, and Lane Johnson was the latest. On February 14, $10 million (guaranteed for injury) of Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson's $20 million 2025 base salary became fully guaranteed. Now, the team has agreed to terms on a one-year extension with the All-Pro right tackle that'll keep him under contract until the 2027 NFL season. According to Adam Schefter, Johnson reworked his contract to add $8 million over the next two years and an additional $30 million in guarantees. As he closes out his career, the soon-to-be 35-year-old Johnson will earn $48 million over the next two years, including $40 million guaranteed.
Signed OT Kendall Lamm to a one-year deal
A 10-year veteran who played the past three seasons in Miami, Lamm could compete for the swing tackle spot after Fred Johnson departed in free agency. According to Pro Football Focus, in the 2024 season, Lamm ranked first among tackles with zero sacks allowed and 10th among tackles with a pass-blocking grade of 83.1.
Signed OL Matt Pryor to a one-year deal.
The Eagles selected Pryor in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL draft out of TCU. Pryor appeared in 27 games for the Eagles before being traded to the Colts in 2022.
Last season, Pryor saw action in all 17 games for Chicago, making 15 starts at offensive guard. Pryor was solid in 2024 and was the 21st highest graded offensive guard in 2024 according to PFF.
Signed WR Terrace Marshall to a one-year deal.
The former LSU star pass catcher was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the second round (59th overall) of the 2021 NFL draft. He appeared in 13 games as a rookie and recorded 17 receptions for 138 receiving yards. Marshall finished his second season (2022) with 28 receptions for 490 receiving yards and one touchdown in 14 games. Marshall is still only 24 years old, so the 2021 second-round pick will look to compete for a roster spot again in 2025 on an Eagles team that has A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Jahan Dotson as the top three players at the position.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Recapping all the moves the Eagles have made this offseason.
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