Will the Philadelphia Eagles retain Jaelan Phillips this offseason after he made an impression after the trade deadline?
When it comes to free agency, this has been the biggest question for the franchise so far this offseason. The Eagles have a handful of pending free agents, including Phillips, Nakobe Dean, Reed Blankenship and Dallas Goedert, among others. Phillips and Goedert arguably are the two who could have the biggest impact on the franchise in 2026 if they are able to keep them in town. There isn’t a pass rusher on the roster who does what Phillips can. That’s why they brought him to town when the pass rush was struggling. The Eagles don’t have a long-term answer at tight end. So, obviously, keeping Goedert would be huge.
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Phillips has gotten a lot of early buzz already. Pro Football Focus labeled the Washington Commanders as the top landing spot for Phillips. On the other hand, Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton shared a column predicting the “most important” signings for teams with a lot of salary cap space and linked Phillips to the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Eagles should try to get a deal done early