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Adam Schefter confirms the Cowboys will host the Eagles on Thanksgiving 2026, creating a marquee late-season showdown that could decide the NFC East and influence playoff tiebreakers, with the schedule release also revealing Dallas’s opening on the road vs. the Giants.
Leaked reports, later confirmed by the NFL, have the Philadelphia Eagles visiting the Dallas Cowboys for a Week 12 Thanksgiving showdown at AT&T Stadium. If accurate, it would be the first Eagles-Cowboys Thanksgiving game since 2014, with a 4:30 PM ET start anticipated and the Cowboys viewed as a major NFC East challenger.
The New York Post grades the 2026 NFL Draft for all 32 teams, praising the Jets and Giants for standout first-round showings, highlighting Jets’ David Bailey and Giants’ Arvell Reese, while the Las Vegas Raiders earn top marks after selecting Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick and leveraging Tom Brady as a minority owner; the NFC East divisions’ teams all deliver strong drafts, and Broncos and 49ers are viewed as disappointments in the weekend’s grades.
Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft brought additional depth for the NFC East: Giants select Colton Hood (CB, Tennessee) at 37 and Malachi Fields (WR, Notre Dame) at 74; Commanders pick Antonio Williams (WR, Clemson) at 71; Cowboys grab Jaishawn Barham (EDGE, Michigan) at 92. Eagles had already added Eli Stowers (TE, Vanderbilt) and Markel Bell (OT, Miami). Hood is a sticky cover man with limited ball production, Fields is a big-bodied contested-catch threat, Williams is a slot-oriented playmaker, and Barham is a lean, bendy edge with upside despite modest college sacks. Neither the Commanders nor Cowboys had a second-round pick due to prior trades.
As A.J. Brown's looming trade drags on, Cowboys fans expect a deal—perhaps on June 1—that weakens the Eagles and improves Dallas's chances to reclaim the NFC East; with Brown skipping voluntary workouts and reports of a possible Patriots move, Philly's offense could shrink and create an opening for the Cowboys.
The piece argues the Eagles should target offensive linemen or edge defenders in the first round of the 2026 draft if the value is right, prioritizing the trenches over receivers or other positions. It lists trench prospects on The Athletic’s consensus big board and notes safeties and tight ends are unlikely first‑round targets. The article also breaks down the NFC East contenders’ draft situations: the Giants at picks 5 and 10 (with discussion of trading back and potential targets like Sonny Styles, Jeremiyah Love, or Caleb Downs), the Commanders at 7 but with no second or fourth rounds due to past trades, and the Cowboys at 12 and 20 (with talk of moving up for Sonny Styles). Overall, it frames a strategy that avoids reaching at non-trench positions and leverages value in Day 1–2 to shape the later rounds.
Day 1 of NFL free agency in the NFC East had the Eagles losing several veterans (Jaelan Phillips, Nakobe Dean, Reed Blankenship, Jahan Dotson among others) and signing no outside players. The Cowboys swung early with notable moves, including acquiring Rashan Gary via trade and signing S Jalen Thompson and edge Sam Williams. The Commanders leaned into big-ticket moves, notably signing edge Odafe Oweh to a four-year, $100 million deal and adding Amik Robertson and Tim Settle. The Giants stayed busy with multiple signings (Isaiah Likely, Jermaine Eluemunor, Tremaine Edmunds, Jordan Stout, Ar’Darius Washington, Isaiah Hodgins, Chris Manhertz) and losses like Wan’Dale Robinson and Cor’Dale Flott to the Titans. Overall, Day 1 offered a mix of exits, new deals, and some surprising overpays, with the Eagles standing out by remaining quiet.
Two ex-Eagles assistants have landed high-profile defensive coordinator roles in the NFC East: Christian Parker is joining the Cowboys as passing game coordinator/DBs coach, and Dennard Wilson is becoming the Giants’ defensive coordinator on John Harbaugh’s staff, after stints with the Ravens and Titans. The piece notes Wilson’s earlier Eagles tenure and suggests both hires could boost their new teams while keeping the Eagles’ coaching tree influential in the division.
Former Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon, fired earlier this year, is reportedly interviewing for defensive coordinator openings with the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders, rather than returning to the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles had a strong defense under him in 2022, though the unit benefited from a light quarterback schedule; his Cardinals tenure included issues over impermissible contact with Philly and disputed statements. If hired by Dallas or Washington, he could rekindle in-division matchups and a revenge narrative against Philly, though both teams may opt for other candidates.
The Philadelphia Eagles clinched their second consecutive NFC East title with a 29-18 win over the Washington Commanders, marking the first back-to-back division wins since 2004, and are now in the NFL playoffs for the fifth straight year, with a strong chance to secure a top seed.
The Eagles clinched the NFC East title with a 29-18 victory over the Commanders, marking back-to-back division wins for the first time in 21 seasons. Coach Nick Sirianni achieved a franchise record, and players like Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts delivered standout performances. The team emphasizes ongoing improvement as they prepare for the playoffs.
The Eagles secured the NFC East title and a playoff spot with a 29-18 win over the Commanders, highlighted by strong performances from Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, and the defense, marking a significant milestone in their season.
The Philadelphia Eagles clinched their second consecutive NFC East title in 2025, breaking a streak of non-repetition since 2004, and secured at least the No. 3 seed in the NFC playoffs, with a chance for higher placement. They also eliminated the Cowboys from postseason contention, celebrating a significant achievement under coach Nick Sirianni and quarterback Jalen Hurts.
The Eagles clinched their second consecutive NFC East title with a 29-18 win over the Commanders, marking their first back-to-back division wins since 2004, and are now focused on defending their Super Bowl title. Despite a shaky start, they took control in the second half, while the Commanders' season continues to disappoint with a 4-11 record.
The Philadelphia Eagles won the 2025 NFC East title by defeating the Washington Commanders 29-18, marking their second consecutive NFC East championship, with standout performances from Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, and Cooper DeJean.