The NFC East is the most challenging division in the NFL, and this season, the pressure will mount dramatically.
The season will start with four potential 2025 playoff teams and many storylines. As HBO’s Hard Knocks takes an inside, in-season look at this historical division, fans will now have an up-close look at the Eagles, Commanders, Cowboys, and Giants‘ quest for a division title.
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The award-winning series featured the AFC North last season. It debuted during the final six weeks of the NFL season, which included a playoff run for the division winner and any AFC North Wild Card teams.
The series will debut on a Tuesday in December on HBO and stream on Max. Subsequent Tuesdays will air through the end of the NFL regular season and continue into the NFL playoffs in January 2026.
With training camp fast approaching, we’re taking an early look at seven Eagles who’ll be must-watch.
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni (left) watches his players as quarterback Jalen Hurts takes part in drills as the Philadelphia Eagles work out in preparation for the Super Bowl at the NovaCare Complex in Philadelphia, Pa. Friday, Jan. 31, 2025.
QB Jalen Hurts
The Super Bowl MVP quietly goes about his business, but fans and experts alike will be watching to see how Hurts interacts with coaches, teammates, and team brass.
WR A.J. Brown
An All-Pro wide receiver, Brown’s initial response to the news was a now-deleted Tweet that read, NOPE. The Eagles’ star wide receiver exudes intensity, and his approach to improving should be must-see TV.
WR DeVonta Smith
Like A.J. Brown, Smith is serious about his craft, but even more important, he’s one of the funniest players on the team.
LT Jordan Mailata
Whether it’s paving the way for Saquon Barkley or hitting a melody or singing a fine tune, Mailata is a fantastic story and even more entertaining.
The Georgia Boys
Jordan Davis is the most prominent personality out of the group, while Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith are intensity and game changers on the Philadelphia defense. With eight former Bulldogs on the Eagles’ defense, this connection will be something to watch.
DB Cooper DeJean/Reed Blankenship
The defensive back duo has swagger, an ‘Exciting Mics’ Podcast, and the elite play to back up all the hype.
Vic Fangio/Nick Sirianni
Sirianni makes the list because he’s one of the most outspoken and confident head coaches, while Fangio is honest to a fault and plays no games running the NFL’s best defense.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: 7 Eagles’ personalities to watch for on In-Season ‘Hard Knocks’