Building a 20-0 all-time Eagles team

Quarterback – Randall Cunningham

While the Eagles don’t have one quarterback in particular who is their unquestioned GOAT, there are a number of great options to choose from on an all-time great roster.

There are Hall of Famers, Super Bowl MVPs, and players like Donovan McNabb, who won as much as any quarterback in franchise history, but if the Eagles want to win every game over an entire season, they need a certified weapon who can do a little bit of everything.

So, why not go with “The Ultimate Weapon” himself, Randall Cunningham?

A 21st-century quarterback stuck playing in the 80s and 90s, Cunningham amassed 22,877 passing yards, 4,928 rushing yards, and 185 total touchdowns over his 11 seasons with the Eagles and would be a perfect leader for this hypothetical offense.

Running Back – LeSean McCoy

Last offseason, it might have really been tempting to be a servant to the moment and give the nod to Saquon Barkley, as he was coming off arguably the greatest single rushing season in NFL history. But after underwhelming in 2025, it’s safe to assume that LeSean McCoy’s spot as the best running back in franchise history remains in place.

The Eagles’ all-time rushing leader? McCoy. Eagles’ single-season touchdown leader? McCoy. A member of the Eagles Hall of Fame? McCoy has that in the bag, too, and considering the team still doesn’t give his No. 25 to other players, it’s safe to assume he still has the RB GOAT locked up in South Philly.

Wide Receivers – Mike Quick, Harold Carmichael, DeSean Jackson

Mike Quick and Harold Carmichael are no-brainers on this list, as between their longevity and on-field production, they remain the standard by which all other Eagles receivers are judged.

Assuming the Eagles are playing 11 personnel, though, the third wide receiver spot gets tricky, as there are some very good options to choose from.

In terms of game-to-game dominance, Terrell Owens has to be in the conversation, and few receivers, even Carmichael and Quick, have a four-year stretch as good as AJ Browns’s from 2022-25, but with plenty of size and volume already squared away, why not add some speed to the WR3 spot and give a nod to DeSean Jackson?

From his home run potential as a wide receiver to his legendary play on special teams, both of which earned him Pro Bowl honors, Jackson deserves more love for his efforts in midnight green, as he might just be the most electrifying wide receiver to ever wear wings on his helmet.

Tight End – Zach Ertz

Like at quarterback, the Eagles really don’t have a definitive tight end. Dallas Goedert has had a great run at tight end since being selected in the second round back in 2018, as did Brent Celek, who played for Philly from 2007 to 2017, but the player sandwiched between them, Zach Ertz, might just be the best among them, even if one removes all of the success he’s had away from Philly.

Between 2013 and 2020, Ertz appeared in 123 games with 85 starts, catching 579 balls for 6,267 yards and 38 touchdowns. While he was never an elite blocker, Carson Wentz effectively ran the offense through Ertz during the Doug Pederson era because of his dominance, and that strategy is a big reason why there’s a “Philly Philly” statue in front of The Linc today.

OL – Jason Peters, Todd Herremans, Jason Kelce, Brandon Brooks, Lane Johnson

The Eagles are a team with an absolute overload of quality offensive tackles.

No offense to Jon Runyon, but Lane Johnson has pretty much cemented himself as the greatest right tackle in franchise history. On the left side, Jordan Mailata might just do that too, but for now, Jason Peters deserves some love for his sheer longevity and success across multiple systems with multiple quarterbacks.

At guard, neither option, Todd Herremans and Brandon Brooks, was initially drafted in Philadelphia, but both found homes in the City of Brotherly Love with high-end play over extended periods of time, including overlap with Jason Kelce, who is unquestionably the single-greatest interior lineman in franchise history, no offense to Chuck Bednarik.

DL – Jerome Brown, Reggie White, Fletcher Cox, Brandon Graham

Flipping over to the defensive line, and once again, there are two players written in pen: Jerome Brown and Reggie White.

From there, Fletcher Cox is still the Eagles’ best defensive lineman of the 21st century, even if Jalen Carter could take that spot over the course of his next contract. And for the fourth spot, assuming this is a 4-3 base defense? Well, Brandon Graham played more consecutive seasons with the Eagles than any other player in franchise history, so why not give him the nod over players like Trent Cole, Connor Barwin, Josh Sweat, and Clyde Simmons?

Linebackers – Jeremiah Trotter, Zack Baun

Another “Concrete Chuck” snub? Well, recall that this is trying to win games in 2026, and with “The Ax Man” Jeremiah Trotter locked in at one of the two linebacker spots, current starter Zack Baun is the perfect pairing due to his ability to drop into coverage.

Initially signed as a backup edge rusher and core special teamer, Vic Fangio somehow turned Baun into an All-Pro at inside linebacker, earning comparisons to players like Bobby Wagner as a first-year starter. His ability to rush the passer, react to the run, and cover everyone from running backs to tight ends and even slot wide receivers would be a massive asset to this hypothetical Eagles team, allowing Trotter to man the middle of the field and lead the Eagles defense just like he did in the early 2000s.

Cornerbacks – Eric Allen, Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean

For years, when talking about the best cornerbacks in Eagles history, Eric Allen and Troy Vincent held the spots pretty commandingly, with players like Darius Slay and Asante Samuel duking it out for the third spot. But now? In 2026? The Eagles might just employ two of the very best to ever do it in midnight green in Cooper DeJean and Quinyon Mitchell, who are seemingly built in a lab to succeed in 2026.

Does Mitchell need to start picking off a few passes? Yes, that’s been the one blemish on his career through its first two years, but he’s only allowed four touchdowns over 32 games and routinely puts the clamps on the best wide receivers the NFL has to offer. DeJean too is a bit of a litmus test for ball knowers, as he plays most of his snaps in the slot, but he does so because he might just be the best player at that role in the NFL right now, which, when one considers how often teams put their best player in the slot now, puts him in the running for a Hall of Fame statue if his career continues on this path.

Safeties – Brian Dawkins, Malcolm Jenkins

When putting together an all-time Eagles list, Brian Dawkins’ name is set in stone.

One of the premier players of his generation who help to define what it means to play safety in the 21st century, Dawkins would be as good a player in 2026 as he was in 2006 and would have been in 1966, as even if his exact role may have changed along with the times, his combination of instincts, athleticism, and sheer bravado would have made him a Hall of Famer.

And as for the second spot? Well, there are plenty of interesting options, including DeJean, but since he’s locked into the slot, why not give it to the Eagles’ last great safety, Malcolm Jenkins, who would give nightmares to opposing offensive coordinators due to his unique ability to cover the slot, play in the box, or stay back deep? Between DeJean, Jenkins, and Baun, the Eagles would be able to defend almost anyone without having to go to subpackages.

Special Teams – David Akers, Braden Mann, Jon Dorenbos

And last but not least: Special teams.

While the Eagles have a number of quality kickers over their near-century of football, David Akers is worthy of the honor for his longevity and his play from 2001-10, when he made the Pro Bowl five times.

One of the seven current players on this list, Braden Mann already has a few Eagles records under his belt in just Year 3 with the team, including both the gross and net single-season punting averages. Considering he’s currently playing on a four-year, $14 million contract, Mann has the potential to be a player for the Eagles for a very long time.

And last but not least, Jon Dorenbos does magic, so what’s not to love?