Philadelphia Eagles (Last Year: 14-3)
2025 NFL Season Preview:
Veteran Additions:
QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson, RB A.J. Dillon, TE Harrison Bryant, TE Kylen Granson, OT Kendall Lamm, G Kenyon Green, G Matt Pryor, OLB Azeez Ojulari, OLB Josh Uche, CB Adoree Jackson.
Early Draft Picks:
LB Jihaad Campbell, S Andrew Mukuba, DT Ty Robinson. Eagles Rookie Forecast
Offseason Losses:
QB Kenny Pickett, RB Kenneth Gainwell, G Mekhi Becton, DE Josh Sweat, DE Brandon Graham, DT Milton Williams, LB Oren Burks, CB Darius Slay, CB Garrett Bradbury, CB Avonte Maddox, CB Isaiah Rodgers.
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It’s astonishing to think that some football analysts deemed the Jalen Hurts selection to be one of the worst draft picks of all time. Hurts, who was once benched in favor of Tua Tagovailoa at Alabama, became the MVP frontrunner during various points of the 2022 and 2023 NFL seasons. Hurts has piloted one of the most explosive offenses in the past couple of years, and he has been the pilot if the unstoppable fourth-down play, which is known as the Tush Push. The play has become so dominant that nearly two-thirds of the NFL wanted to ban it, but there weren’t enough votes this offseason to do so.
Hurts was not in MVP conversation in 2024 because he shared votes with Saquon Barkley. Seen as a luxury acquisition the prior season, Barkley put together one of the best seasons for a running back in NFL history. He had a great chance to break the single-season rushing record in the finale, but the decision was made to have him sit so that he could rest for the playoffs. Barkley didn’t secure the record, but he did get a Super Bowl ring, thanks to dominant performances against the Rams and Redskins in the postseason. There’s some concern with Barkley’s durability because he shouldered such a huge workload last year, but perhaps he’ll remain healthy. If not, the talented Will Shipley should do well.
Barkley is an amazing talent, but he couldn’t do it on his own. He ran behind one of the best offensive lines in the NFL. The blocking unit will welcome back four of its five starters, with Mekhi Becton being the lone exception. Becton signed with the Chargers, so a replacement was needed at guard. The Eagles traded for Kenyon Green and signed Matt Pryor, but neither seems to be the answer. Philadelphia will go with an in-house solution. Tyler Steen saw some significant snaps in the playoffs due to injury, but did not perform very well. He’ll be joined by Landon Dickerson and Cam Jurgens in the interior. Both enjoyed strong seasons, particularly Dickerson.
The tackle play, meanwhile, will continue to be top notch. Lane Johnson turned 35 this offseason, but he’s still one of the best right tackles in the NFL. As great as Johnson was last year, he wasn’t as amazing as Jordan Mailata, who continued to take another step in his development. He’s a top-tier left tackle right now, and he’s only 28.
Hurts will continue to have elite pass protection, so he’ll have all the time he needs to locate his talented receivers for deep gains. A.J. Brown missed four games last year, but was otherwise terrific. DeVonta Smith, meanwhile, is one of the best No. 2 wideouts in the league. The Eagles don’t have much depth behind them, and that will continue to be the case. Dallas Goedert is effectively the third receiver. Goedert, who is quite injury-prone, was reported to be on the trading block this offseason, but wasn’t moved.
2025 Philadelphia Eagles Defense:
The Eagles began the season 10-1 in 2023, but it was clear that they weren’t as good as their record indicated. This was because the defense couldn’t stop anyone. The unit allowed Sam Howell to look like the second coming of Joe Montana in two matchups. Baker Mayfield was unstoppable in the playoff loss as well.
The front office absolutely had to make multiple moves to vastly improve the defense, and it did just that. It all started with a coaching hire, as the Eagles brought in Vic Fangio to provide a colossal upgrade as a defensive coordinator. It took Fangio a few games to figure things out, but following the Week 5 bye, the Eagles took off defensively. It culminated with one of the most dominant defensive performances in Super Bowl history, as the relentless Eagles pass rush hounded Patrick Mahomes. They nearly pitched a shutout until garbage time.
The Eagles lost some personnel on their defensive line, but aside from Josh Sweat, no one who departed played more than 500 snaps, which speaks volumes about how deep Philadelphia’s defense is. Sweat, who seemed like he would be the Super Bowl MVP for slightly more than a half, signed a big contract with the Cardinals. The Eagles also lost Brandon Graham to retirement on the edge. However, they still have Nolan Smith, who produced 6.5 sacks despite playing half the snaps. Smith has tremendous upside, and he could be a great producer in a larger role. The same can be said of promising edge rusher Jalyx Hunt. The Eagles also used a first-round pick on Jihaad Campbell, who can play on the edge or in the middle of the field, much like Haason Reddick. Not to be forgotten, the newly signed Azeez Ojulari and Josh Uche both performed well for their respective teams in 2024.
The defensive tackle play will continue to be top notch despite Milton Williams’ departure. Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis are a terrific tandem. Carter is especially dominant, and he has the potential to be recognized as one of the best defensive tackles in the NFL. The loss of Williams means that the depth isn’t as strong, but perhaps fourth-round rookie Ty Robinson will help in that regard. There’s also Moro Ojomo, who looked good in a limited role last year.
Philadelphia’s excellent pass rush aided the secondary, which struggled mightily in 2023. Howie Roseman knew that he needed to bolster this area, so he used two early 2024 draft picks on cornerbacks. This worked out tremendously, as both Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean were terrific as rookies. DeJean was especially spectacular. The third corner, Darius Slay, signed with the Steelers, so the Eagles countered by bringing in Adoree Jackson, a talented, but injury-prone cornerback who most recently played for the Giants.
The safety play was great as well, though the Eagles lost Chauncey Gardner-Johnson this offseason. The solid Reed Blankenship will reprise his role as one of the starters, but it remains to be seen who will start next to him. Sydney Brown is the veteran option, though he didn’t see many snaps last year. The favorite, however, is second-round rookie Andrew Mukuba.
At linebacker, the Eagles will see a mix of Campbell and Zack Baun with Nakobe Dean recovering from a torn patellar tendon. Baun was one of the best linebackers in the league last year, so if Campbell lives up to his first-round billing, Philadelphia will continue to see great play from this position.
2025 Philadelphia Eagles Schedule and Intangibles:
Jake Elliott made a name for himself when he drilled a 61-yard, game-winning kick against the Giants in 2017. He endured some struggles last year, going 28-of-36. He was poor from 50-plus, hitting just 1-of-7 tries. Elliott nearly ruined Philadelphia’s Super Bowl run last year with two missed extra points against the Rams.
Braden Mann was 10th in net punting average last year, but he did not do well to pin the opposition inside the 20.
The Eagles have some tough games against the Chiefs, Rams, Broncos, Lions, Vikings, Packers, Bills, and Chargers.
2025 Philadelphia Eagles Rookies:
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Projection: 14-3 (TBA in NFC East)
2024 Projection: 13-4. 2024 Actual Result: 14-3.
2023 Projection: 13-4. 2023 Actual Result: 11-6.
2022 Projection: 12-5. 2022 Actual Result: 13-4.
2021 Projection: 4-13. 2021 Actual Result: 9-8.
2020 Projection: 9-7. 2020 Actual Result: 4-11-1.
2019 Projection: 12-4. 2019 Actual Result: 9-7.
2018 Projection: 13-3. 2018 Actual Result: 9-7.
2017 Projection: 12-4. 2017 Actual Result: 13-3.
2016 Projection: 5-11. 2016 Actual Result: 7-9.
NFL Draft Team Grade: A- Grade
Goals Entering the 2025 NFL Draft: The Eagles have a great roster with no current needs. Thus, they can continue to find help for the future. This would entail finding a new right tackle to eventually replace Lane Johnson once he retires in the near future. They’ll also need to find a new tight end if they end up trading Dallas Goedert.
2025 NFL Draft Accomplishments: Howie Roseman does it once again. Thanks to incompetent teams drafting ahead of them, the Eagles were able to land a steal with their first-round pick. Jihaad Campbell should have gone in the late teens, yet he inexplicably fell all the way to No. 31. The Eagles lost some edge players this offseason, so Campbell should be able to help fill that void, playing the role that Haason Reddick did a couple of years ago.
The Eagles wanted to target a safety in the second round because of Chauncey Gardner-Johnson’s departure. They found one in Andrew Mukuba, though he was a rare reach for the team. Xavier Watts was the better option, whereas Mukuba was considered a mid-round prospect.
Roseman rebounded on Saturday. He made eight picks on Day 3, and yet none of them scored worse than a “B” grade. Three of the selections earned an A- or better.
Philadelphia came away with a strong draft. Aside from the Mukuba reach, the Eagles once again did a great job of adding players through the draft.
NFL Draft Individual Grades:
31. Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama – A+ Grade
Jihaad Campbell could have easily gone in the teens. It was shocking to see him fall, and that may have been a byproduct of some injury concerns. Still, he provides way too much value at this spot. Campbell can play both linebacker and edge, much like Haason Reddick. The Eagles got a ton of production out of Reddick, so it makes sense for them to draft Campbell.
64. Andrew Mukuba, S, Texas – D Grade
The Eagles had interest in the safeties, so when Xavier Watts fell to them, I thought it was going to be a no-brainer pick. Instead, they made a rare mistake by drafting Andrew Mukuba, who is a mid-round prospect and a very mediocre athlete. I don’t understand why the Eagles made this pick, given that there were better safeties available.
111. Ty Robinson, DT, Nebraska – B Grade
Is anyone surprised that the Eagles drafted a defensive lineman? Ty Robinson has limited upside, so I don’t love this pick, but he has a relentless motor and could be a decent rotational backup in the NFL. I thought he’d go around this range.
145. Mac McWilliams, CB, Central Florida – B Grade
The Eagles lost Darius Slay this offseason, so they needed to obtain at least one cornerback. They got a decent one here in Mac McWilliams, an average athlete who was expected to go around this range.
161. Smael Mondon Jr., LB, Georgia – A+ Grade
The Eagles drafted a talented Georgia defender? So shocking! Smel Mondon Jr. has plus speed and athleticism to go with a good skill set. I thought he could have been drafted two rounds earlier, so I’m a big fan of this selection.
168. Drew Kendall, C, Boston College – A- Grade
The Eagles love to address the trenches. They have their center locked up with a new contract, but Drew Kendall can be a solid backup for them. Kendall was projected to go earlier than this, so I like the value.
181. Kyle McCord, QB, Syracuse – B+ Grade
The Eagles didn’t need a backup for Jalen Hurts because they have Tanner “The Irish Assassin” McKee, but Kyle McCord was just too good to pass up at this spot. McCord led all of college football in passing yards, so I projected him in the fourth round.
191. Myles Hinton, OT, Michigan – B+ Grade
The Eagles needed to find a successor for Lane Johnson, who is now in his mid-30s. Perhaps that’ll be Myles Hinton. The Michigan product was projected to go in this round, so this is a solid pick.
207. Cameron Williams, OT, Texas – A Grade
Another player who could end up being a successor for Lane Johnson. I like this pick better. Cameron Williams could have gone earlier than this, as he is a massive tackle with loads of potential, but he’s very raw and will need multiple years to develop.
209. Antwaun Powell-Ryland, DE, Virginia Tech – B Grade
The Eagles are drafting another pass rusher, which can’t surprise anyone. Antwaun Powell-Ryland is not someone I thought would be drafted early in the process, but there was some buzz around him late in the process, so it makes sense that Philadelphia would take him.
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