Are the Eagles Giving up on 2026?

News broke on Wednesday that the Philadelphia Eagles agreed to terms on a trade for embattled offensive lineman Cam Jurgens.

The Eagles sent Jurgens to the Baltimore Ravens, along with a 2027 seventh-round draft choice. In exchange, the Raven send off a 2027 fifth rounder and a 2028 second rounder. Despite recently entering concussion protocol, Jurgens was able to pass a physical to complete the trade.

Jurgens started the year at center but moved to left guard following Landon Dickerson’s struggles and subsequent move to injured reserve. Since switching over to guard, Jurgens has ranked 73rd of all 74 eligible guards according to Pro Football Focus.

From the Ravens perspective, Jurgens can possibly move back to center where he was once a two-time Pro Bowler and leave the left guard experiment as a distant memory. From the Eagles perspective, it is a vote of confidence that second-year center Drew Kendall has proven to be a capable option the last few games.

More importantly, the trade as a salary dump while also acquiring valuable future draft capital. It remains to be seen who will occupy the vacancy left by Jurgens. There is a strong chance second-year lineman and fan favorite Willie Lampkin will assume the left guard position.

This trade is a strong indication that Eagles general manager and executive vice president Howie Roseman is waiving the white flag on the 2026 campaign. Acquiring draft capital and dumping salary is a bigger priority than solving the problems of a patchwork offensive line. With injuries to other key players on both sides of the ball piling up, I can’t say I blame Roseman’s decision.

The question now becomes what other trades Roseman will make that have an eye toward the future. The aforementioned Dickerson could be a strong candidate if he can pass a physical in the coming weeks. Dickerson is signed through 2027. I think if Lampkin, or whoever is Philadelphia’s new left guard, can flash some signs of ability in the trenches, it would ease any concern of parting with Dickerson. The Jurgens trade may only be the beginning of Roseman’s wheeling and dealing before the trade deadline.