Feb. 2, 2026, 4:18 a.m. ET

Philadelphia’s offensive approach has changed since the team added Sean Mannion as offensive coordinator and Josh Grizzard as passing game coordinator. Even with the solid hires, the Eagles‘ roster will likely undergo further changes this offseason. The Birds have 21 players who’ll test the restricted or unrestricted free-agent market during the 2026 NFL offseason, and key decisions to make on critical skill players. Several key factors include a pending contract extension for Jalen Carter and the contract status for star tight end Dallas Goedert.

With the new league year fast approaching, we’re looking at one question for each position.

QB: How will Jalen Hurts mesh with Sean Mannion and Josh Grizzard?

Philadelphia hired Sean Mannion as offensive coordinator and Josh Grizzard as passing game coordinator, and the big question will center around how Jalen Hurts will mesh with his sixth offensive coordinator since joining the Eagles, and it’ll be the most important off-season of his career. Mannion, who spent nine seasons in the NFL as a backup quarterback and has just two seasons of coaching experience, will work to make Hurts more efficient on throws across the middle and to bring more innovation and creativity to the offense.

RB: How does Sean Mannion get Saquon Barkley back to elite status?

Barkley regressed from a league-leading 2,283 total yards from scrimmage in 2024 to 1,413 in 2025, and the hire comes after head coach Nick Sirianni said that the offense must “evolve” after a 2025 season in which the Eagles couldn’t figure out how to produce explosive plays against defenses that were stacking the box to stop running back Saquon Barkley. What will be Mannion’s run-pass ratio, and how will he work alongside Jeff Stoutland in constructing a dominant rushing attack?

Expert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.WR: What to do with A.J. Brown

On April 28, 2022, the Eagles acquired A.J. Brown from the Titans for the No. 18 overall pick and another third-round pick in that year’s draft. It was a move made to ensure Philadelphia finally got over the hump at the wide receiver position, and the results have been nothing but magical. Brown has earned All-Pro honors, Pro Bowl honors, 1,400+ yards twice, and amassed 5,000+ yards receiving since joining the Eagles.

Brown has been the subject of trade rumors, and that’ll need to be addressed.

 According to Over The Cap, if Brown gets traded before June 1, the Eagles would incur a dead cap charge of $43,515,106. If he remains on the roster in 2026, Brown would count for 23,393,497 against the salary cap. If he’s traded after June 1, the dead cap hit would be $43,515,106, with $27,161,609 counting towards 2027’s cap as well.

TE: Will the Eagles re-sign Dallas Goedert or draft his replacement?

Goedert is a warrior, and when he’s healthy, the talented pass catcher is one of the top tight ends in the NFL. In one of the healthiest seasons of his career, Goedert started 15 games, catching 60 passes for 591 yards and a career-high and Eagles franchise high 11 touchdown catches. Goedert had two touchdowns in the playoff loss. There are talented tight ends in the draft, and Philadelphia once selected Goedert in the second round. Will they repeat that action?

OL: What to do with Lane Johnson

Johnson, 35, is a future Hall of Famer with a resume that includes six Pro Bowls, two first-team All-Pro nods, and a pair of Super Bowl wins. Johnson’s value is clear: the Eagles were 8-2 with him in the lineup this season, versus 3-4 without him. During his tenure in Philadelphia, the team’s record is 94-41-1 when he plays and 15-27 when he doesn’t.

Still, 2025 was the final season of guaranteed money for Johnson, who’s due a $9 million option bonus in September, a $9 million signing bonus, and he’ll count $20,299,000 against the salary cap.

DL: Will the Eagles extend Jordan Davis?

Davis led all NFL interior DL in run stops (34) and ranked 3rd among DTs in tackles (career-high 72), trailing only Cameron Heyward (78) and Derrick Brown (73). Davis and Jalen Carter also tied for the 2nd-most batted passes (6) among interior DL, behind Brown (7). Davis had his fifth-year option picked up, but will Roseman extend Davis long-term?

Edge rusher: Will the Eagles re-sign Jaelan Phillips?

The Eagles traded a 2026 third-round pick to acquire Phillips, who came to Philadelphia on the final year of his contract. The former Dolphins first-round pick finished with 28 tackles and two sacks in 8 games. Phillips didn’t put up all-world sack numbers, but he put pressure on the quarterback, and his 73 were the 9th-best in the NFL according to PFF.Phillips played 819 snaps at edge rusher in 2025, while posting a 77.1 pass rush grade, 20th best in the NFL.

Phillips is essential because, while Jalyx Hunt is an outstanding pass rusher, there’s no guarantee he’ll develop into an All-Pro, and Nolan Smith’s injury history is becoming a concern.

With Phillips in the lineup, the Eagles limited opponents to the league’s lowest completion percentage (56.8%), their best since 2008 (54.1%). Philadelphia gave up a league-low 14 passing TDs this year, which were the fewest surrendered by an Eagles defense since 2001 (13). Philadelphia held opponents to the 2nd-lowest passer rating (75.4) in the NFL (Eagles’ best mark since 2008, when they allowed a 72.9 passer rating), behind the L.A. Chargers (75.0). The rating included a 58.1 mark on third/ fourth down and a 64.6 mark in the red zone – both 1st in the NFL. Philadelphia ranked 5th in points allowed per game (19.1), trailing only Seattle (17.2), Houston (17.4), Denver (18.3), and New England (18.8).

Linebacker: What to do with Nakobe Dean

A versatile player with a bright future, Jihaad Campbell played in all 17 games and started 10, logging 80 tackles and one interception to go with a fumble recovery and one forced fumble. Campbell’s 76.2 grade from Pro Football Focus was the 13th-best among 88 NFL linebackers, and his presence is the main reason the Eagles can feel comfortable allowing Nakobe Dean to depart in free agency. Still, Nakobe Dean earned All-Pro votes with his performance during the Super Bowl season. After rehab from a torn patellar tendon, he suffered in the NFC Wild Card win over Green Bay. This season, Dean returned in Week 7 and logged 55 tackles, four sacks, and two forced fumbles in ten games. A free agent, Dean will have his suitors on the open market, but he brings a physicality to Philadelphia’s defense that can’t be replicated.

CB: Will the Eagles address the CB spot via free agency or the draft?

Philadelphia has hit on the cornerback position in NFL drafts recently, and 2026 could present another opportunity to upgrade the cornerback spot opposite Quinyon Mitchell. In 2024, Cooper DeJean was expected to excel, but after an All-Pro season in 2025, he’s now the best slot cornerback on the planet after DeJean led all NFL slot cornerbacks in PFF coverage grade (79.3), catch rate allowed (61.4%), passer rating allowed (55.4), and yards allowed per coverage snap (0.72) (min. 350 coverage snaps as a slot CB; min. 50 targets). DeJean has never allowed a passing TD as a slot cornerback. Will Vic Fangio keep DeJean in the slot or expose him to the difficulties of playing on the outside?

Safety: What to do with Reed Blankenship

2025 Reed Blankenship, PFF grade: 42.2 NFL rank: 96th

 The 26-year-old Blankenship has been a starter the last three seasons, playing 50 games and logging 9 interceptions. Still, 2025 may have been his worst season.