Putting the coaching aside (they better get a new OC), here is how I would approach it from a personnel standpoint. This isn’t supposed to be ALL moves but a general framework.

Let me know what you would do and anything you agree/disagree with.

RESIGN

Brandon Graham

Dallas Goedert

Jaelan Phillips

Nakobe Dean

Fred Johnson

Braden Mann

LET WALK IN FREE AGENCY

Reed Blankenship

Azeez Ojulari

Jahan Dotson

Joshua Uche

Kylen Granson

Matt Pryor

A.J. Dillon

Ogbonnia Okoronkwo

Brett Toth

Ben VanSumeren

Sam Howell

Grant Calcaterra

FREE AGENT TARGETS

TE2 (better be a better blocker than Calc)

Slot WR

2 Safeties

Pass rusher

QB3

Kicker to replace Elliott

DRAFT TARGETS

Lane Johnson successor (preferably round one or two)

Slot WR

1-2 corners

RB

2 interior OLs

Graham would probably be gone. I think they should re-sign Dotson, though I don't think his role would change much.

AJ Brown is going to be dealt, even though I don't agree with it. And that right there will tell you the FO thinks of it as more of a re-tooling year.

That said, re-signing Dean and Goedert will be the priorities.

Hopefully a lot of emphasis in the draft on the OLine, unless of course this draft is not rich with those candidates

I'd take Reed Blankeship back on an average starting safety salary or a little higher. I also wouldn't mind bringing Epps back on another one year deal. Makuba's still a question mark, and I'd rather not see any glaring holes open up on the defense when we have other fish to fry in the offseason.

1 hour ago, JohnB said:

Graham would probably be gone. I think they should re-sign Dotson, though I don't think his role would change much.

AJ Brown is going to be dealt, even though I don't agree with it. And that right there will tell you the FO thinks of it as more of a re-tooling year.

That said, re-signing Dean and Goedert will be the priorities.

Hopefully a lot of emphasis in the draft on the OLine, unless of course this draft is not rich with those candidates

You don’t think Phillips is a priority? I’d love him back.

2 minutes ago, Kz! said:

I'd take Reed Blankeship back on an average starting safety salary or a little higher. I also wouldn't mind bringing Epps back on another one year deal. Makuba's still a question mark, and I'd rather not see any glaring holes open up on the defense when we have other fish to fry in the offseason.

Those are good points and we did have an elite defense with those players. I wouldn’t be opposed if they had a major retool on the OL but kept some of those players because they can’t get them on team friendly deals.

I'd love it - BUT - hild on a minute, Have you checked the cap numbers? Eaagles have $20 million - $14 million after signing the draft class.

That means

1 from the group of Phillips, Dean, and Goedert

2 from the group of Blankenship, Big Fred, and Mann

A free agent period like last year - all going and no impact players coming back.

Total reliance on the draft to fill holes and improve

Just now, Rob331 said:

I'd love it - BUT - hild on a minute, Have you checked the cap numbers? Eaagles have $20 million - $14 million after signing the draft class.

That means

1 from the group of Phillips, Dean, and Goedert

2 from the group of Blankenship, Big Fred, and Mann

A free agent period like last year - all going and no impact players coming back.

Total reliance on the draft to fill holes and improve

If Goedert is extended, his cap number 20.5 million for 2026 would drop significantly.

1 minute ago, Lambo said:

If Goedert is extended, his cap number 20.5 million for 2026 would drop significantly.

You're sort of right, but not right enough to help off season maneuvereing very much.

He's a free agent, there is no contract to extend. He's on the books for bonus money associated with void years through 2029. There are $20 million in bonuses paid without a cap hit yet. He's 30 years old. So extend him for 3 years - he'll want at least what he made last year = $10M. Add the proration of $20M for 3 years and that's $6.6M per year for a total of $16.6M. That would be a savings of $3.4M, enough to sign Big Fred , but not much else.

Don’t see BG coming back, but they really need to revamp this offensive line. You have two guys with bad backs, a regressing LT, and little to nothing on the right side. You can’t go another season trying to rely on Lane Johnson.

I'd let walk Goedert and BG

Phillips might not get a big contract. He exploded for a bit and then kind of disappeared. Could get a cheaper contract

If they can't replace Reed and can get him cheap then I'd think about bringing him back. Being buddies with Cooper doesn't matter

Rather we just stop using 12 and 13 personnel which frees up the need to TEs and our inability to get ones that can block

Oline is the main priority for draft IMO. Need to get back to our roots

We do need a new kicker

Blankenship didn't make many splash plays this season, but he is responsible for communicating the plays to the secondary. That's a key role in a pretty young secondary. It wasn't his best season, but he did receive a vote in the AP All Pro voting. I think it's safe to say he's in the upper third of starting safeties in the NFL. I would definitely like to bring him back. I don't expect to bring Phillips back and I don't mind since we have Smith and Hunt still under contract.

I've always liked Reed Blankenship. He's a solid player and I don't want to be left with Epps and Mukuba and have to find another safety. They should re-sign him, still maybe draft someone on day 3 to develop for depth. But don't want a hole there. I think he likes the team and wants to be here. I don't think he wants to leave for more money. Smitty could've got more money elsewhere and signed here. Players like the culture, facilities, are paid fairly and are on a winning team.

They paid Baun and drafted Campbell…there’s NO CHANCE Dean is back…

2 hours ago, no1birdsfan said:

They paid Baun and drafted Campbell…there’s NO CHANCE Dean is back…

which sucks. I think he's a real playmaker

On 1/13/2026 at 8:25 PM, Rob331 said:

I'd love it - BUT - hild on a minute, Have you checked the cap numbers? Eaagles have $20 million - $14 million after signing the draft class.

That means

1 from the group of Phillips, Dean, and Goedert

2 from the group of Blankenship, Big Fred, and Mann

A free agent period like last year - all going and no impact players coming back.

Total reliance on the draft to fill holes and improve

I think Dean is a no unfortunately. We’d pretty much have to develop Campbell into an edge and he hasn’t shown enough there to take that risk.

Phillips is really difficult to gauge. I’d love to have him back at a reasonable cost but he carries a lot of risk and I feel another team will pay more than we can afford.

I’d get Reed back on a reasonable contract.

As much as I was wro...wro.... mistaken about Dean,I would hate to lose him but he will get offered more than we want to pay him, I think Campbell takes his spot and Trotter takes Campbell,

I'm keeping Reed but he has to give the hometown discount, big Fred has stated that he wants and believes he's shown that he can be a starter, BG, thanks for trying but go enjoy the family and I'll hear or see you broadcasting

somewhere. Mann is a lock to be back. Phillips is tough, injury wise you're always holding your breath, money wise can we do better or find someone as comparable for less $$.

My concern with Phillips and Dean is durability. They're insanely talented but haven't consistently stayed healthy in their young careers. I'd try to bring back Blankenship. and I'd draft as many offensive linemen as possible in the first three rounds.

47 minutes ago, hoosierdaddy said:

My concern with Phillips and Dean is durability. They're insanely talented but haven't consistently stayed healthy in their young careers. I'd try to bring back Blankenship. and I'd draft as many offensive linemen as possible in the first three rounds.

That’s all fair. They definitely need to reload at OL. Including Lane’s replacement that’s ready now to fill in when he gets hurt.

Pass rusher is a concern for me. I hope they can work out a trade for Crosby or Hendrickson.

On 1/13/2026 at 10:46 PM, no1birdsfan said:

They paid Baun and drafted Campbell…there’s NO CHANCE Dean is back…

Gun to head - I'd agree that Dean won't be back exactly for this reason.

That said, I do think that Dean won't be every team's cup of tea and I'm sure they'd see the same injury history. I think there's a slight chance that Dean's market won't be as lucrative as he hopes and could return on a team friendly 1 year deal with the mindset of proving himself within a system he thrives in.

If there's any downside to Dean coming back would be delaying Campbell's development. And I may be in the minority, but I don't think Campbell played as well as many people thought...hence why Dean basically immediately became the starter when healthy.

Here’s my adjusted offseason approach based on what’s transpired so far:

Hire another incompetent OC who doesn’t deserve the job.

Sign no one good.

Waste 2026.

11 hours ago, EaglesAddict said:

Gun to head - I'd agree that Dean won't be back exactly for this reason.

That said, I do think that Dean won't be every team's cup of tea and I'm sure they'd see the same injury history. I think there's a slight chance that Dean's market won't be as lucrative as he hopes and could return on a team friendly 1 year deal with the mindset of proving himself within a system he thrives in.

If there's any downside to Dean coming back would be delaying Campbell's development. And I may be in the minority, but I don't think Campbell played as well as many people thought...hence why Dean basically immediately became the starter when healthy.

I think best player available makes a lot of people really confused to how to handle the roster even though people were screaming this was the way a few years ago. It's kind of interesting honestly.

18 hours ago, EaglesAddict said:

Gun to head - I'd agree that Dean won't be back exactly for this reason.

That said, I do think that Dean won't be every team's cup of tea and I'm sure they'd see the same injury history. I think there's a slight chance that Dean's market won't be as lucrative as he hopes and could return on a team friendly 1 year deal with the mindset of proving himself within a system he thrives in.

If there's any downside to Dean coming back would be delaying Campbell's development. And I may be in the minority, but I don't think Campbell played as well as many people thought...hence why Dean basically immediately became the starter when healthy.

Like virtually every off ball LB to enter the NFL, it took Dean a few seasons to be effective in coverage. The scouting reports suggested he would be good in coverage and he did get to that point in 2024. What is unique about Campbell is he was naturally better in coverage and less of a liability there than most rookie LBs. Being a little taller, with longer arms and bigger hands will also give him an advantage in coverage over Dean.

Dean became a really good player in 2024 and when he's healthy and playing, he wears the green dot. He's also the most notable leader on the defense when playing. Dean was always going to be the starter when healthy. Campbell had a very good rookie season, showing a lot of promise and gaining a lot of experience. He proved his draft position was warranted.

Where the Eagles and Dean go from here is a bit of a mystery right now. We also have the whole Georgia former teammate dynamic going on and that could play a factor in Dean's decision as well. But the Eagles are prepared if he decides to leave in free agency. We saw Jordan Hicks get pretty good money after an injury-plagued first 4 seasons and then he remained healthy, playing in every game for the next 4 seasons.

On 1/13/2026 at 1:49 PM, Kz! said:

I'd take Reed Blankeship back on an average starting safety salary or a little higher. I also wouldn't mind bringing Epps back on another one year deal. Makuba's still a question mark, and I'd rather not see any glaring holes open up on the defense when we have other fish to fry in the offseason.

No thanks. He sucks. PFF ranked him almost dead last at safety.

I want Nakobe and Toth back. Dallas too, if possible. BG and Reed back, on the cheapest deals possible.

On 1/13/2026 at 10:46 PM, no1birdsfan said:

They paid Baun and drafted Campbell…there’s NO CHANCE Dean is back…

0.0% chance

I’ll be shocked if Phillips is back, also.

The biggest priority this offseason is a Jordan Davis extension. They won’t be able to compete with the free market next year.