Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman isn’t used to being in this position. The Eagles have lost five consecutive games and the NFL’s trade deadline is less than two weeks away. Therefore, many in Philadelphia are wondering: Could Roseman embrace a new role and become a seller at the trade deadline? I’ll answer that question and more in my latest Eagles mailbag.
Last week, I published an article that outlined eight trade candidates for the Eagles and their potential value in a deal. Here’s another look at those eight players and what I believe that Philadelphia’s asking price could be given the market around the league.
IDL Moro Ojomo: 2027 third-round pick
EDGE Nolan Smith Jr.: 2027 third-round pick
CB Riq Woolen: 2027 fourth-round pick
TE Dallas Goedert: 2027 fifth-round pick
WR Hollywood Brown: 2027 sixth-round pick
WR Elijah Moore: 2027 seventh-round pick
CB Kelee Ringo: 2027 seventh-round pick
CB Jonathan Jones: 2027 seventh-round pick
If you’re referring to the Eagles trading former first-round pick, linebacker Jihaad Campbell — I don’t see that happening. If anything, Campbell’s value has likely never been lower than it currently is. But I would agree that the Eagles should try to trade Woolen, who has been incredibly underwhelming, in my opinion. Yet the NFL values competent starting outside cornerbacks and Woolen can theoretically fill that void for a playoff contender.
While many have said that Woolen could net the Eagles a compensatory 2028 third-round pick, I just don’t see that happening. The NFL told everyone what they thought of Woolen when he settled for a one-year deal with the Eagles. Now he’ll be coming off another inconsistent season that will only be further clouded by Philadelphia’s poor performance.
It would be wise for the Eagles to move Woolen ahead of the trade deadline. In regard to potential players that Philadelphia could add, they should focus on younger players with at least one year of team control remaining beyond this season. Los Angeles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal and Cincinnati Bengals edge rusher Shemar Stewart are two players that have been linked to the Eagles that make sense, depending on the price.
For those that have not read the article referenced here, it discusses Philadelphia’s use of void years and the looming dead cap hits because of the team’s usage. It feels like this is only now being magnified because of Philadelphia’s struggles but it’s nothing new. The Eagles are very aware of the ramifications of their contract structures and they’ve accepted that fate.
When the Eagles won Super Bowl LIX while still paying several players that were no longer in Philadelphia, I didn’t see anyone bringing up the issue. It’s a salary cap loophole that the Eagles have opted to maximize and it’s largely helped them have the most successful era in franchise history. While it’s going to be put under the microscope when the team struggles, I don’t believe that it’s nearly the issue that some are making it out to be.
Prior to the start of the regular season, I said that this could be a future-defining year for both Nick Sirianni and Jalen Hurts. Fast forward to Week 8 and it genuinely feels like the future of both in Philadelphia is uncertain, at best. Obviously for different reasons but I can’t say with 100% certainty that they’ll be sticking around much longer. Therefore, I don’t believe that it’s unfair to talk about eventually moving on from Hurts, especially in 2028.
The Eagles have already traded two valuable players for early draft picks in the 2028 NFL Draft. I don’t believe that those moves were just a coincidence. Roseman is very aware of Hurts’ contract and the future (or lack thereof) at the position in Philadelphia. Both the 2027 NFL Draft and the 2028 NFL Draft are going to have intriguing, top quarterback prospects available. It would be a mistake if the Eagles didn’t consider making a massive addition at the position.
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but it’s not looking too good for the current iteration of the Eagles. They legitimately looked checked out on defense against the Dallas Cowboys, which is honestly inexcusable. Then you had players like Jalen Carter and Riq Woolen avoiding the media after the game. At this point, Philadelphia’s locker room appears to be spiraling out of control.
While the Eagles may not win many more games this season, Philadelphia and the team’s fans should focus on the development of the younger players. It was encouraging to see Eagles rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon making plays and both Drew Kendall and Markel Bell taking a step in the right direction last week. The development of the roster — and not wins and losses — should be what everyone shifts their energy towards for the rest of this season.
This is a fascinating question, especially given all of Philadelphia’s injuries on the offensive side of the ball. In my opinion, the easiest way to assess coaching despite all of the injuries is the “buy-in” of the players. Does it seem like the players are actually trying out there? Does it seem like the players are getting better, even if it’s marginal? I felt like we saw that from the offense in Week 7 — not so much on defense.
Unfortunately, Philadelphia’s current coaching staff seems like a bunch of lame ducks. Sirianni entered this season on the hot seat and it’s only gotten hotter as the year has progressed. Now everyone else will likely be dragged down with Sirianni when he is eventually fired near or after the end of the regular season. Once again, the development of the young players will be key and the easiest way to see if the coaches are doing their jobs. Yet I’m not sure that it’ll be enough for any of them to stick around in 2027.
If Sirianni is fired, it feels like the talent pool will be rather underwhelming. Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle was a top candidate but the team’s offense has cooled off. Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator Grant Udinski is on the rise but he doesn’t call plays in Jacksonville. Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhaase is another name that’s been linked to the Eagles but he doesn’t call plays either.
Two interesting names to keep in mind are Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and Jaguars defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile. While I know that many fans will want an offensive-minded head coach, we could see the Eagles make a shift given how much they’ve invested in the defense. Flores’ defense has taken the league by storm in Minnesota, yet Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie has never hired a “retread” as a head coach.
Campanile is a personal favorite of mine and the Eagles actually interviewed his brother, UConn offensive coordinator Nunzio Campanile, for the team’s quarterbacks coach opening last offseason. Campanile is a Fair Lawn, New Jersey native that got his start as a high school coach in New Jersey before joining the coaching staff at Rutgers in 2012. If the Eagles are going to make a drastic shift and embrace a defensive-minded head coach, Campanile should be the team’s choice.