March 23, 2026, 7:02 a.m. ET
The Eagles are really good at roster building, and when you have success, you risk losing talent and having to retool. Last offseason, Philadelphia lost Josh Sweat, Darius Slay, Milton Williams, Isaiah Rodgers, and several other key free agents from the Super Bowl championship team. This off-season, Jaelan Phillips, Reed Blankenship, Nakobe Dean, and Jahan Dotson are among the starters who have departed.
Voluntary offseason workout programs are fast approaching, and should kick off for Philadelphia in Mid-April. OTAs are intended to provide training, teaching, and physical conditioning for players. As per Article 21 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, each club’s official, voluntary nine-week offseason program is conducted in three phases that’ll take the team into the early summer before training camp.
With offseason workouts fast approaching, several Philadelphia Eagles free agents remain unsigned. Here’s a look at the key veterans still available.
DB Marcus Epps
The Eagles signed Epps to their practice squad at the start of the season and eventually promoted him to the active roster. When rookie Drew Mukuba fractured his ankle, Epps regained his starting role at safety next to Blankenship. Epps started down the stretch for Philadelphia and finished the year with 19 total tackles.
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UPDATE: Epps resigned with the Eagles on Friday to a one-year deal.
CB Adoree’ Jackson
The 30-year-old veteran signed a one-year deal with the Eagles in the offseason and improved for Vic Fangio as the season went on, outplaying Kelee Ringo and Jakorian Bennett. Jackson started 10 games for the Birds and recorded 11 passes defensed and 1 interception.
OL Fred Johnson
Following last year’s Super Bowl win, Johnson signed with Jacksonville in free agency, but after not earning a starting role, the Eagles traded for him in August. Johnson, 28, played in all 17 regular-season games and started eight games in relief of Lane Johnson.
OLB Ogbo Okoronkwo
Okoronkwo signed with the Eagles after spending time with the Rams, Texans, and Browns. He appeared in one game for Philadelphia before going on Injured Reserve with a triceps injury.
FB/LB Ben VanSumeren
VanSumeren transitioned from linebacker to fullback in 2024 with the Eagles and had another season end with injury after exiting on the opening kickoff against the Cowboys. VanSumeren was scheduled to be a restricted free agent, but was not tendered an offer.