The NFC East had a 20-year streak without a repeat champion from 2005 through 2024. It has always been the most unpredictable division in football. But after the 2026 NFL Draft, a clear leader has stepped forward, and for once, it does not feel like a coin flip heading into the season.
The Eagles had a few more days to decide if they wanted to bring back Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith on the fifth-year team option on their rookie contracts.
The Philadelphia Eagles locked up a pair of defensive starters through the 2027 season, picking up the fifth-year options of defensive tackle Jalen Carter and outside linebacker Nolan Smith on Monday.
The Philadelphia Eagles remain a focal point as former longtime offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland’s recent comments offer new insight into the team’s offensive struggles during the 2025 season.
PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles’ front office continues to be a victim of its own success. Bryce Johnston, the team’s Senior Vice President of Football Administration
At 6-9¼, Markel Bell is already taller than Jordan Mailata and everybody else on the Eagles’ offensive line. His arms measure just over 36 inches long, which is considered the longest of any offensive lineman drafted in the past decade.
The 2026 NFL Draft is over, and now teams are making final decisions on the fifth-year options. The Philadelphia Eagles have decided to exercise the option for pass rusher Nolan Smith, meaning he will earn $13.7 million in 2027.
After investing heavily on the defensive side of the ball over the past few seasons, the Philadelphia Eagles went all in on offense in the 2026 NFL Draft, using their first five picks on offensive players.
Both the Eagles’ 2023 first-round picks will see their fifth-year options exercised. With Nolan Smith‘s 2027 salary now fully guaranteed, The Athletic’s Zach Berman reports Jalen Carter‘s will be as well.
The Philadelphia Eagles officially picked up DL Jalen Carter‘s fifth-year option for the 2027 season on Monday. This move will cost Philadelphia $27.127 million fully guaranteed for the 2027 season.
The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.
Although Nolan Smith is coming off a down season, he remains a key part of the Eagles’ defense. The team acquired Jonathan Greenard from the Vikings during the draft, extending the Pro Bowl edge rusher, but Smith is slated to remain on the team’s payroll for two more seasons.
The Philadelphia Eagles weren't going to address all the positions on their shopping list in the NFL Draft. They played how the board went to them. An offensive lineman was the goal in Round 1, but six offensive linemen were selected before the Eagles even traded up from No.
For less than 12 hours, the Philadelphia Eagles didn't look like they'll have a busy Day 3 of the NFL Draft. The Eagles had just three picks, one in the fifth, one in the six, and one in the seventh.
The Philadelphia Eagles haven’t brought in anyone to replace A.J. Brown directly. They didn’t go for a clear No. 1 receiver in the draft or add anyone specifically meant to step into his role.
The third day of the NFL draft typically sees less hype and discussion than the first two days, but one late-round pick is drawing comparisons to Victor Wembanyama.
The Philadelphia Eagles will have plenty of tough choices to make in order to create a 53-man roster to begin the season. With that, let’s predict the moves they make regarding young and veteran talent.
Uar Bernard was not the only player the Philadelphia Eagles brought in via the International Pathway Program in this draft. Once the NFL Draft concluded, the Eagles went to work on a another player from the IPP they really liked.
A report from before the draft said that Brown "likely" will be traded to the Patriots via a deal that won't become official until after June 1 because of Philadelphia's salary-cap situation.
After starring in one of the most curious moments of the 2026 NFL draft, Makai Lemon is ready to make an impact on the Philadelphia Eagles. His entrance to the league was surrounded by controversy, and the aftermath hasn’t been different.
Philadelphia won back-to-back NFC East titles for the first time in roughly two decades. The celebration should feel louder. Instead, the foundation that built this dynasty is cracking in real time.
The Philadelphia Eagles once again turned to the NFL’s International Player Pathway (IPP) pipeline, selecting Nigerian defensive tackle Uar Bernard with the No.
One of the benefits of being so successful over a sustained period in the NFL and having so much depth is the ability to take risks in the NFL Draft where many teams are forced to play it safe.