We’re just one week into the 2026 NFL season and the Philadelphia Eagles are already bringing home some hardware. Each week, the NFL names Defensive Players of the Week for both the AFC and NFC, and it was an Eagles star who claimed the award for the first week of the season.
Recently, the Philadelphia Eagles received some tough news when it was revealed that starting offensive lineman Landon Dickerson would be heading to the IR with a bone bruise.
There’s no doubt that Saquon Barkley’s role with the Philadelphia Eagles is secured. He remains one of the league’s best running backs. Some even argue he’s at the top or near it.
Week 1 showcased a lot of encouraging developments with the younger players on the Philadelphia Eagles. The first week also showcased how far away this rookie class is from contributing to this football team.
How many of the NFL receivers to rack up at least 10,00 yards and 80 touchdowns in their career can you name in five minutes?
According to Spotrac, the Eagles have restructured the contract of LB Nolan Smith, converting $1.24 million of his salary into a signing bonus, creating $992,000 of cap space.
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Landon Dickerson could have blamed his knee. He could have blamed the Philadelphia Eagles’ blocking scheme, lack of practice time or just about anything else after a difficult season opener.
Week 1 for the Philadelphia Eagles had its trials and tribulations. At the end of the day, the Eagles are 1-0. Winning in Week 1 is massive for NFL teams, especially the Eagles over the past five years.
PHILADELPHIA — The Lincoln Financial Field crowd had gone from roaring to restless. With 1:01 left in the Eagles’ season opener against Washington, the Commanders had just punched in a 1-yard touchdown to make it 24-22 game. The Commanders lined up for the two-point conversion to potentially send the game to overtime.
Jalen Hurts is keeping things cool off the field, for some very excited students in high school. As a Super Bowl champion and Super Bowl MVP with the Philadelphia Eagles, Jalen Hurts is a bona fide legend to every sports fan in Philly.
After an offseason filled with hope, hype, and more than enough drama for an entire season, the Philadelphia Eagles marched onto the field opposite the Washington Commanders and watched Jalen Hurts do what he does in Week 1s: win.
The Philadelphia Eagles won their season opener 24-22 over Washington without using one of their most dangerous receivers on offense. Hollywood Brown did not play a single offensive snap in Week 1.
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
PHILADELPHIA — Braden Mann gave the Eagles a hidden advantage in the hard-fought 24-22 Week 1 win over the Washington Commanders, flipping field position with four punts inside the 20-yard line.
In the season opener, the Philadelphia Eagles’ defense held the Washington Commanders to 22 points, with fewer than 165 passing yards, on their way to a 24-22 victory.
The Philadelphia Eagles escaped with a 24-22 win over the Washington Commanders in their season opener, but the performance left little doubt that the offense and quarterback Jalen Hurts have work to do.
Sean Mannion is officially undefeated as an offensive coordinator, as the Philadelphia Eagles narrowly beat the Washington Commanders 24-22 in his play-calling debut.
The Philadelphia Eagles announced they have officially placed G Landon Dickerson on injured reserve. To take his roster spot, they promoted WR Britain Covey from the practice squad, then signed TE Josiah Deguara to take the open PS spot. Dickerson, 27, was a second-round pick by the Eagles after being a four-year starter at Alabama.
The Philadelphia Eagles walked away with a win over the Washington Commanders, but Fangio apparently didn't leave the game feeling particularly satisfied.
Lemon didn't do much to appease the doubters in his first taste of NFL action.
The Philadelphia Eagles' offensive line was a disaster against the Washington Commanders in Week 1, with Dickerson at the forefront of those struggles.
The Washington Commanders had a chance to force overtime against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. One failed two-point conversion ended it.
Many on social media jumped on the Chargers offensive line.
While the Philadelphia Eagles opened their season with a 24-22 home win over the rival Washington Commanders on Sunday, the Eagles were outscored 13-10 in the second half of that contest.
New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh was probably not thrilled to see running back Cam Skattebo attempting (and botching) backflips during the offseason while he was recovering from a season-ending ankle injury.
Turns out everyone might have been watching the wrong side of the ball.
The Washington Commanders spent an entire offseason giving David Blough more toys to play with. When he finally needed one play to save the season opener, he somehow settled on John Bates.
The Eagles split reps between Andy Dalton and Tanner McKee while evaluating their backup quarterback options this offseason. Deep into training camp, no final decision on that front had been made.
As the Eagles announced their roster transactions ahead of tomorrow’s season opener, the media got a bit of a surprise when the team declared that rookie tight end Eli Stowers had been downgraded to out with quadriceps and hamstring injuries and would be placed on injured reserve.
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