NFLPA report cards: Takeaways for the NFC East

That could have something to do with how the team handled the contracts of former quarterback Daniel Jones and former running back Saquon Barkley, who carried rival Philadelphia to a Super Bowl championship with a record 2,504 yards (including in the playoffs) last season.

Jones threw for fewer yards in 10 games with the team last year after accepting a four-year, $160M contract from the team in 2023.

Philadelphia Eagles: Sweat the small stuff

Given the team’s recent success, it’s hard to believe Philadelphia ranked 22nd out of 32 teams. Fortunately, Eagles players offered three easy, low-cost solutions: provide childcare on game days as most NFL teams do, prioritize first-class seating for players rather than coaches and stagger lunch times in a cafeteria that’s often overcrowded with business staff.

On the bright side, Eagles players appear optimistic that things will improve. When asked what the team does best, they expressed that ownership typically listens to their feedback and prioritizes improvements. 

Washington Commanders: Space would help

After two straight last-place finishes, the Commanders finished 11th in this year’s survey thanks in large part to newcomer Dan Quinn, who finished the year as the NFLPA’s top-ranked head coach.

A 12-5 record and a trip to the NFC Championship game will do that but while many of Washington's on-the-field issues appear to be resolved, the same can’t be said for some of the team’s facilities.

Apparently, the team needs a new locker room with bigger lockers and more space as only 49% of players feel the locker-room size is adequate. Overall, the Commanders locker room ranked as the fourth-worst in the NFL but was the only area to receive a failing grade this year. 

Rest assured, once the team gets through the red tape of stadium construction, its locker room could be among the NFL’s best.