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Eagles’ biggest hurdle: aging, injury-plagued O-line could eclipse Brown trade chatter
sports10 days ago

Eagles’ biggest hurdle: aging, injury-plagued O-line could eclipse Brown trade chatter

The Eagles’ 2026 outlook hinges more on fixing a battered, aging offensive line than on trading A.J. Brown: injuries and wear pushed the O-line from No. 1 in 2024 to No. 7 in 2025, with Mailata, Dickerson, Jurgens and Johnson playing hurt, Johnson’s Lisfranc injury, Dickerson considering retirement, and Jurgens recovering from back issues. A coaching change to Chris Kuper and a shift to a zone-blocking scheme under Sean Mannion add variables, and unless the line stabilizes and Hurts adapts to more under-center play, OL problems could derail the season more than any Brown trade.

Eagles add Dameon Pierce to bolster backfield depth
sports22 days ago

Eagles add Dameon Pierce to bolster backfield depth

The Philadelphia Eagles signed former Texans and Chiefs running back Dameon Pierce to a deal, adding depth at the position as he competes for a roster spot. Pierce, a 2022 fourth-round pick who rushed for 939 yards and 4 TDs as a rookie, has seen his production dip in later seasons; he will aim to re-establish himself with Philadelphia as the team typically carries four RBs.

Eagles add Dameon Pierce on a one-year deal to bolster backfield depth
sports22 days ago

Eagles add Dameon Pierce on a one-year deal to bolster backfield depth

Philadelphia Eagles sign former Texans running back Dameon Pierce to a one-year contract, aiming to bolster backfield depth after his rookie 939-yard season and subsequent injury struggles; Pierce was released by Houston and had a brief stint with the Chiefs before joining Philly, where he’ll compete for time in a crowded backfield reportedly including Saquon Barkley, Tank Bigsby, Will Shipley and Carson Steele.

Eagles bolster QB room with veteran Andy Dalton trade
sports-nfl23 days ago

Eagles bolster QB room with veteran Andy Dalton trade

The Philadelphia Eagles traded a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Carolina Panthers for veteran quarterback Andy Dalton. Dalton won't threaten Jalen Hurts’ job but adds experienced depth and a different perspective to Philly’s QB room, potentially giving the team flexibility on QB2 Tanner McKee. At roughly $4 million for 2026, his contract is more than typical QB3 money, but his long NFL resume could help install a new system and stabilize the depth chart.

Eagles add veteran Dalton as cost-effective QB2 with 2027 pick swap
sports23 days ago

Eagles add veteran Dalton as cost-effective QB2 with 2027 pick swap

The Philadelphia Eagles reportedly traded a 2027 seventh-round pick to acquire veteran QB Andy Dalton, a 38-year-old entering his 16th NFL season. Dalton brings extensive starting experience and is expected to serve as a cheap, reliable QB2 for the 2026 season, with $2 million guaranteed and a $4 million cap hit. The move likely secures the QB2 role and could push current QB2 Tanner McKee toward a trade next offseason, given Dalton’s presence on the roster.

Eagles add veteran QB Dalton in seventh-round swap with Panthers
sports23 days ago

Eagles add veteran QB Dalton in seventh-round swap with Panthers

The Philadelphia Eagles acquired veteran quarterback Andy Dalton from the Carolina Panthers for a seventh‑round pick, adding experienced depth behind Jalen Hurts as new OC Sean Mannion implements a more traditional passing attack. Dalton, 38, backed up Bryce Young in Carolina and started five games in 2024 (one in 2025), while Tanner McKee remains on the roster amid ongoing trade interest and the Panthers’ signing of Kenny Pickett as a backup this offseason.

Hollywood Brown Considered Ravens Reunion Before Landing with Eagles
sports23 days ago

Hollywood Brown Considered Ravens Reunion Before Landing with Eagles

Hollywood Brown said he was really considering a return to Baltimore during free agency before signing with the Philadelphia Eagles, citing strong relationships there and noting changes to the Ravens’ offense under new coach Jesse Minter and offensive coordinator Declan Doyle. He grew up rooting for the Ravens and is excited to play with Jalen Hurts; Baltimore has not added WRs yet, suggesting they’re looking to bolster the position ahead of the draft.

Eagles bring in Marquise Brown on short-term deal to bolster WR depth
sports24 days ago

Eagles bring in Marquise Brown on short-term deal to bolster WR depth

The Philadelphia Eagles reportedly signed veteran wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown to a one-year deal worth up to $6.5 million (exact value TBD), adding speed and veteran depth to a group lacking proven depth behind the top receivers. Brown, a seven-year veteran who has played for the Ravens, Cardinals, and Chiefs, is known for his speed (4.27 40-yard dash in college) but has not consistently been a big-play threat, and Philadelphia is expected to continue adding low-cost veteran receivers to round out the depth chart.