Eagles Key Departures
Free Agency has officially started for the NFL 2026 season and The Philadelphia Eagles are off to a shaky start. The Eagles had 19 pending free agents, nine of those players have already signed new contracts with new teams. With many of the former Eagles players being key starters, role-players and backups it’ll be an intriguing offseason to see what moves Howie Roseman may make to replace these key players. Here’s an outlook on every player who has signed to a new contract.
key 2026 Eagles Free Agency Departures
- Jaelan Phillips (EDGE): Signed a four-year, $120M deal with the Carolina Panthers.
- Nakobe Dean (LB): Agreed to a three-year, $36M deal with the Las Vegas Raiders.
- Reed Blankenship (S): Agreed to a three-year, $24.75M contract with the Houston Texans.
- Jahan Dotson (WR): Agreed to a two-year, $15M deal with the Atlanta Falcons.
- Azeez Ojulari (EDGE): Signed with the Atlanta Falcons.
- Sam Howell (QB): Agreed to a one-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys.
- Matt Pryor (OL): Agreed to a one-year deal with the Cardinals.
- Joshua Uche (EDGE): Reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with the Dolphins.
- Brett Toth (OL): Reported to be joining the 49ers.
What These Departures mean for Philadelphia
With nine players already leaving in free agency, the Philadelphia Eagles are clearly entering a transitional period this offseason. While not every departing player was a full-time starter, several of them played important roles in the team’s depth and defensive rotation. Losing contributors like Nakobe Dean and Reed Blankenship removes key pieces from the middle of the defense and the secondary, which could force Philadelphia to address those positions in the coming months.
General manager Howie Roseman has built a reputation around the league for reloading the roster quickly, often using a combination of strategic free-agent signings and strong draft classes. With the offseason still unfolding, the Eagles may look to add veteran replacements or develop younger players already on the roster to fill these gaps. The upcoming draft could also play a major role in reshaping the team’s depth chart.
Despite the departures, Philadelphia remains a competitive team in the NFL. The next few weeks will reveal whether the Eagles’ front office can once again turn roster turnover into another successful season.
key Additions
The Eagles haven’t struck lightning yet in free agency but have signed multiple key role players and current starters. It’s been reported that the Eagles have been in many contract negotiations but haven’t had much luck. Howie Roseman rules the offseason, with this being the first week of Free agency the Eagles will surely find gold. Here are some key additions for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2026 NFL free-agency period so far:
Notable Eagles Free-Agency Additions
Riq Woolen (CB)
- Veteran corner added to help strengthen the secondary.
- Brings elite speed and starting experience to a young defensive back group.
Jonathan Jones (CB)
- Experienced veteran corner signed for depth and leadership.
- Has over a decade of NFL experience and double-digit career interceptions.
Key Re-signings
Braden Mann (P)
- Re-signed to a 4-year, $14M deal after a strong season punting for Philadelphia.
Grant Calcaterra (TE)
- Brought back on a new contract to remain part of the tight end rotation.
The Big Picture
The Eagles’ strategy in this early wave of free agency has been adding depth in the secondary and retaining some key role players. It seems as though Howie Roseman and the Eagles are preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft to address bigger roster holes. Dallas Goedert Is still currently listed as a Free Agent, it was also reported contract talks have been pushed back to Friday March 13th. With the Eagles currently having many key departures, Dallas Goedert is a must Re-Sign.
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