The roster and depth chart looks in pretty good shape after the draft (including the trade for Greenard which sorts our DE issues).

Even with the inevitable AJ trade, our WR depth is pretty deep now.

For me, there are three areas still to address over the next couple of months:

1) Interior line. The depth looks really weak here at the moment. Both Dickinson and Jurgens are injury risks. Feel like they definitely need to add a vet here. Would Becton work here again?

2) Safety. Appreciate they are trying Carter at safety, but very much feels like they need to add a veteran, either through FA or trade, both to compete with Epps and Carter but also for depth.

3) Linebacker. We have our starters, but very little depth beyond Trotter. Feels like we should and will add a free agent LB.

1 hour ago, ManchesterEagle said:

The roster and depth chart looks in pretty good shape after the draft (including the trade for Greenard which sorts our DE issues).

Even with the inevitable AJ trade, our WR depth is pretty deep now.

For me, there are three areas still to address over the next couple of months:

1) Interior line. The depth looks really weak here at the moment. Both Dickinson and Jurgens are injury risks. Feel like they definitely need to add a vet here. Would Becton work here again?

2) Safety. Appreciate they are trying Carter at safety, but very much feels like they need to add a veteran, either through FA or trade, both to compete with Epps and Carter but also for depth.

3) Linebacker. We have our starters, but very little depth beyond Trotter. Feels like we should and will add a free agent LB.

I'm pretty excited about our depth at LB. Mondon has upside and didn't disappoint when given work. It's not unusual for us to only carry 4 and the 4 we have can play.

The top one for me is Safety. Will be interesting to see what, if anything, Howie does there.

I know they are high on Mukuba but he's coming off an ankle injury...Epps seemed to be serviceable when asked to step in but beyond that Safety is probably the biggest concern on the roster. Luckily, it's only April. Howie has all summer to figure it out.

7 hours ago, ManchesterEagle said:

The roster and depth chart looks in pretty good shape after the draft (including the trade for Greenard which sorts our DE issues).

Even with the inevitable AJ trade, our WR depth is pretty deep now.

For me, there are three areas still to address over the next couple of months:

1) Interior line. The depth looks really weak here at the moment. Both Dickinson and Jurgens are injury risks. Feel like they definitely need to add a vet here. Would Becton work here again?

2) Safety. Appreciate they are trying Carter at safety, but very much feels like they need to add a veteran, either through FA or trade, both to compete with Epps and Carter but also for depth.

3) Linebacker. We have our starters, but very little depth beyond Trotter. Feels like we should and will add a free agent LB.

OL: I'm hopeful about Morris and Roberts but if/when Dickerson goes down this season, will either be ready to step in as a rookie? I think between the two of them, one could develop into a starter for next season. Bell I thought would go later and was more of a project, but they took him in the 3rd. I can see him as a Fred Johnson replacement as a primary OT backup, or perhaps 6th OL like they used Fred last year. They will get Lane's permanent replacement next year.

Safety: Howie said he's not done, and his post-draft PC he said the draft isn't always perfect and you don't always get everything you want (paraphrase). He did have the opportunity to take higher rated safeties and made other choices. While we can all hope that they found a gem 7th rounder, he may end up being depth which is also needed. I think Howie will add a safety from an available free agent to even out the depth. But Epps and Mukuba are the starters.

LB: yeah, they could add some depth. We'll see what comes of the UDFA Lawson from Alabama. I think when you look at the defense overall it's really strong in most positions, so can't be perfect everywhere.

It's also really interesting to think of a trade with the Patriots for AJ Brown that might include a player not just picks. Some fans have guessed that maybe that's a backup plan, adding a player into the deal.

6 hours ago, brkmsn said:

I'm pretty excited about our depth at LB. Mondon has upside and didn't disappoint when given work. It's not unusual for us to only carry 4 and the 4 we have can play.

Agreed on LB ... was just about to post the same.

Not a major concern but more just interested to what we do at S. Obviously a position that isn't as much a priority as others. We rolled with Blank as an UDFA and that wasn't a disaster.

Regarding iOL, I do think there is a decent chance we may sign a vet or 2 following roster cuts that could be pretty much plug-and-play (whether that means Jurgens and/or Dickerson aren't fully healed or just to serve as depth).

3 hours ago, Walkdawalk said:

I know they are high on Mukuba but he's coming off an ankle injury...Epps seemed to be serviceable when asked to step in but beyond that Safety is probably the biggest concern on the roster. Luckily, it's only April. Howie has all summer to figure it out.

Yeah that's where I'm at.

Epps is a solid player. Mukuba is too, he may even get better. Just needs to stay healthy.

I know that they are kinda weak and thin at S, but an NFL team can't be deep and talented at every position.

Safety Safety and Safety. IOL is a need too but right now Safety is a huge gaping hole.

I’m not convinced by Makuba but even if you are convinced he’s going to be good… He’s coming off an ACL injury so who knows when he might be ready?

Epps is fine, he’s solid. But he’s not outstanding, he’s never going to be outstanding and he’s really nothing more than average.

And beyond those guys? There’s nothing, absolutely nothing.

55 minutes ago, UK_EaglesFan89 said:

Safety Safety and Safety. IOL is a need too but right now Safety is a huge gaping hole.

I’m not convinced by Makuba but even if you are convinced he’s going to be good… He’s coming off an ACL injury so who knows when he might be ready?

Epps is fine, he’s solid. But he’s not outstanding, he’s never going to be outstanding and he’s really nothing more than average.

And beyond those guys? There’s nothing, absolutely nothing.

Good points, UK.

I'm trying to be positive with my posts.

IOL is obviously important, but, I feel like that position is more easy to fill than the S position. And, the S position gets, IMO, more exposed (via a mistake) than the IOL position.

7 hours ago, LacesOut said:

Good points, UK.

I'm trying to be positive with my posts.

IOL is obviously important, but, I feel like that position is more easy to fill than the S position. And, the S position gets, IMO, more exposed (via a mistake) than the IOL position.

I love the positivity! And look Makuba flashed last year so I definitely think there’s potential there. He could be a play maker for this year. But he’s just not enough on his own. And coming off of an ACL tear that’s the real big worry.

14 hours ago, UK_EaglesFan89 said:

Safety Safety and Safety. IOL is a need too but right now Safety is a huge gaping hole.

I’m not convinced by Makuba but even if you are convinced he’s going to be good… He’s coming off an ACL injury so who knows when he might be ready?

Epps is fine, he’s solid. But he’s not outstanding, he’s never going to be outstanding and he’s really nothing more than average.

And beyond those guys? There’s nothing, absolutely nothing.

Mukuba definitely had his bad moments to start the season but he started playing much better as the season progressed. Vic did say he realized he would take his lumps but it would be worth it in the end (he was right). But definitely understand the concern ... he was unable to make it through his rookie season without getting injured. IF he can stay healthy, I think he'll be fine. But that's the worry ... that he isn't going to be able to stay healthy. FIngers crossed.

I think Epps was signed more as an insurance policy should the rest of the moves they make (or still intend to) do not pan out. He's a solid backup plan on a temporary basis.

Safety, Shmafety...

I'm still most concerned about the OL. It was the worst position group on the team last year...injuries, degraded physical health, whatever. Even the TE's couldn't block. This team couldn't block shite last year. If we are to get back to our previous level and also to give Hurts/Mannion and the new offense any hope, it all starts with the blocking. Drafting Bell in the 3rd (who seemed more like a 4th/5th round player) and Morris in the 6th doesn't do anything to ease those concerns. Maybe...MAYBE...if Dickerson and Jurgens can regain their form and Johnson stays healthy we'll have a shot. But if 2026 resembles 2025, this team ain't doing sheet...regardless of who's at Safety.

But yeah, Safety still has a big hole

I'll be different. Yes safety is a big concern but here's another - CB 2.

Who's the guy behind Woolen ? Ringo - no, Mac McWilliams - no, JaKorian Bennett - short. Ambry Thomas - who ( the dude doesn't even have a picture on the Eagles roster page ) ... With the exception of Q, Coop and Woolen we only have one corner that's six feet tall.

That's why I was kinda pissed that we passed it over and I really hope its not going to be a liability this year. I've watched a couple of 2027 mocks on YouTube and they have us going either corner or DT ( because Ojomo might be leaving ) next year.

8 hours ago, EaglesAddict said:

I'm still most concerned about the OL. It was the worst position group on the team last year...injuries, degraded physical health, whatever.

I do think actually this is a very valid point. I think we all hope that the OL will be better next year. We perhaps think with the talent it has to be? But what if Lane can’t stay healthy? What if Jurgens and Dickerson can’t get back to what they were?

13 hours ago, UK_EaglesFan89 said:

I do think actually this is a very valid point. I think we all hope that the OL will be better next year. We perhaps think with the talent it has to be? But what if Lane can’t stay healthy? What if Jurgens and Dickerson can’t get back to what they were?

All 3 of those guys are a real question mark as it pertains to their health. Johnson is still playing well, with him it's a matter of can he stay healthy all season. With Dickerson and Jurgens it seems to be more about getting back to their pre-2025 level of play and if they ever can, given their overall physical issues.

That's why I was dumbfounded that we didn't go OL higher in the draft and was even more dumbfounded that Howie chose Bell in Round 3 when better OL players were available at that spot, IMO.

On 4/27/2026 at 3:02 PM, time2rock said:

Agreed on LB ... was just about to post the same.

Not a major concern but more just interested to what we do at S. Obviously a position that isn't as much a priority as others. We rolled with Blank as an UDFA and that wasn't a disaster.

Regarding iOL, I do think there is a decent chance we may sign a vet or 2 following roster cuts that could be pretty much plug-and-play (whether that means Jurgens and/or Dickerson aren't fully healed or just to serve as depth).

Agree with you on LB and Safety. Eagles are fiscally locked with Dickerson and Jorgens. We did draft developmental OG and OT that we can try to develop.... Not sure who we can trade for??? Good OL is always a hot commodity. The O Line depth situation needs to be reexamined closer to training camp.

On 4/27/2026 at 7:24 AM, ManchesterEagle said:

1) Interior line. The depth looks really weak here at the moment. Both Dickinson and Jurgens are injury risks. Feel like they definitely need to add a vet here. Would Becton work here again?

2) Safety. Appreciate they are trying Carter at safety, but very much feels like they need to add a veteran, either through FA or trade, both to compete with Epps and Carter but also for depth.

3) Linebacker. We have our starters, but very little depth beyond Trotter. Feels like we should and will add a free agent LB.

Agree, but would move safety to the top. The Birds got a draftable UDFA guard and linebacker by tapping the Alabama railroad, jaedon Roberts and Deontae Lawson.

On 4/27/2026 at 1:43 PM, Walkdawalk said:

I know they are high on Mukuba but he's coming off an ankle injury..

just a question. Why do we (and I;m including myself) have such an obsession regarding last years injuries.

I have this horrible feeling, in the bottom pit of my stomach, that the OLine will be bad again this season.

I would assume, that next year, they go heavy with an OLine draft.

21 hours ago, Rob331 said:

Agree, but would move safety to the top. The Birds got a draftable UDFA guard and linebacker by tapping the Alabama railroad, jaedon Roberts and Deontae Lawson.

18 hours ago, LacesOut said:

I have this horrible feeling, in the bottom pit of my stomach, that the OLine will be bad again this season.

I would assume, that next year, they go heavy with an OLine draft.

I hear everyone. On paper safety is the biggest need. But I am confident we will add someone, either via trade or free agency.

OL is so critical though. KP was a big issue, but the drop off in line play last year made such a massive difference last year. I truly believed they would get an OL in the first round this year. Their draft picks are all projects and I don’t think we can be confident in any of them for 2026.

On 4/29/2026 at 2:31 PM, LacesOut said:

I have this horrible feeling, in the bottom pit of my stomach, that the OLine will be bad again this season.

I would assume, that next year, they go heavy with an OLine draft.

I've been concerned about this since Stout left. But this year's draft - especially with us picking late - didn't seem to have as much to offer for us.

With the bigger names going before we got close, I could have been fine with the kid that we left for Pitt to take, but he would have been a project too.

We'll have to see how the guys' health is and how the new coaching is. And we'll hope for next year.

Meanwhile, the obvious spot that that needs attention and can have the most impact for this year is Safety.

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On 4/29/2026 at 5:31 PM, LacesOut said:

I have this horrible feeling, in the bottom pit of my stomach, that the OLine will be bad again this season.

I would assume, that next year, they go heavy with an OLine draft.

They went Offensive receiver talent instead of OLine.

We are doomed.

And this will be Hurts' last year with the Eagles.

Probably Howie's plan.

Howie's plan is to win the Superbowl this year. They traded two draft picks for Wicks, two draft picks for Greenard and two draft picks to move up for Lemon. They may need to trade a seventh pick for a safety. That doesn't look like a guy who has given up on the season. We can debate whether they will win a Superbowl this year but Howie isn't sacrificing the season.