We’re a month away from the start of NFL free agency, which means the general manager Howie Roseman and the Philadelphia Eagles are approaching some crucial decisions.

Who will stay with the Eagles? And who will leave Philadelphia?

The Eagles have 20 players whose contracts expire at the start of the new league year on March 11. All of those players will become free agents if their contracts aren’t extended.

Most of those free agents will walk out of the door. But there are a few key contributors that the Eagles would love to have back in 2026.

Here are our predictions for how the Eagles will handle their four biggest pending free agents.

JAELAN PHILLIPS, EDGE

Projected contract: 3 years, $52 million ($17.3 million AAV)

Thoughts: Acquiring Phillips at the trade deadline worked out for both parties. The defense was elevated by a top edge rusher, and Phillips, who has an injury history, stayed healthy and played well.

The only edge rushers under contract moving forward are Jalyx Hunt and Nolan Smith, so the Eagles will have to spend draft capital there regardless if Phillips returns. But it should be a priority to bring him back for what could be Vic Fangio’s final season as DC. Maybe the market won’t be as robust for Phillips, and the Eagles are able to sell a one-year deal.

Stay or go?: Stay

NAKOBE DEAN, LB

Projected contract: 4 years, $31.6 million ($7.9 million AAV)

Thoughts: Dean made his thoughts on free agency crystal clear last week: “I want to stay.” But on that projected deal, there’s just no feasible way for the Eagles to bring him back.

Dean has been extremely productive when he’s not limited by injuries, racking up seven sacks and 16 TFLs in 2024 and 2025. He’s also a leader, both on the field and in the locker room. But after tying down Zack Baun to a long-term deal and using a first-round pick on Jihaad Campbell last offseason, it was clear what Dean’s future held.

Stay or go?: Go

DALLAS GOEDERT, TE

Projected contract: 1 year, $6 million

Thoughts: After restructuring to a $10 million deal last offseason and responding with a career-high 11 touchdowns, there’s a chance Goedert is able to secure a more lucrative contract this time around.

But if that’s what it will cost to bring Goedert back, it’s a no-brainer. The 31-year-old has spent his entire career in Philadelphia, he’s consistently produced, and the Eagles don’t have a natural successor in place. It all depends on what the market is.

Stay or go?: Stay

REED BLANKENSHIP, S

Projected contract: 2 years, $14.4 million ($7.2 million AAV)

Thoughts: Blankenship will secure more than the $3.5 million he got as a restricted free agent. But how much more is the question.

Blankenship was dependable as a three-year starter, but never a transcendent playmaker. One could argue his on-field value is at its peak in Philly, where he’s comfortable in Fangio’s scheme. Again, this could be Fangio’s last year. Does he want to trust a rookie safety starting opposite second-year Drew Mukuba in 2026? I think not.

Stay or go?: Stay