Philadelphia Eagles Have 20 Free Agents This Offseason, Fewer Big Names Than Last Year.
The Philadelphia Eagles have 20 free agents this offseason, although a year ago they had more big-name players available in the market. The team's coaching staff will analyze each player further through their "stay or go" series, but for now, here is a list of all the players who are eligible to become free agents.
The main positions that need to be addressed this offseason are tight end and left tackle. Dallas Goedert is one of the key players at tight end and he played well last season with 60 receptions for 591 yards and 11 touchdowns. He has a history of being an excellent blocker as well, but hasn't been able to replicate that skill in every season.
Another free agent who needs attention is Fred Johnson, the left tackle. Although he wasn't able to secure a starting spot last season, he played reasonably well when called upon, particularly when Lane Johnson was injured.
Brett Toth also needs to be considered as a free agent. He played 199 snaps at LG and 164 snaps at C in 2025, surpassing Landon Dickerson's playing time at center. This shows that Toth has the skills needed to fill in gaps on the O-line.
On the other side of the ball, Jahan Dotson is a tight end who played mostly as WR3 last season with just one touchdown. He made an impressive appearance in the Super Bowl but failed to have much impact throughout the regular season.
Grant Calcaterra will be a free agent this offseason and could potentially play in 2026 as a blocking TE2, a position that doesn't suit his skillset at all. Matt Pryor played multiple positions last season and may be able to find new opportunities on an O-line.
Kylen Granson is another tight end who had some success in the regular offense but struggled during special teams, while Sam Howell was part of a trade deal with the Eagles. Ben VanSumeren will likely not get an RFA tender, despite being a crucial fullback for several years.
On defense, Jaelan Phillips and Nakobe Dean need to be re-signed by the team, as both players had impressive performances last season. Reed Blankenship is also expected to see significant pay increases in 2026.
The Eagles' secondary unit had some concerns throughout the season, with CB Adoree' Jackson proving to be a solid but affordable option for the future. Brandon Graham's return would be welcomed back by the team as he filled in for injured players last season. Marcus Epps may get more playing time after signing before the start of the season.
Josh Uche and Azeez Ojulari failed to make an impact during their time with the Eagles, while Ogbo Okoronkwo's injury will cost him a full season of play.
The Philadelphia Eagles have 20 free agents this offseason, although a year ago they had more big-name players available in the market. The team's coaching staff will analyze each player further through their "stay or go" series, but for now, here is a list of all the players who are eligible to become free agents.
The main positions that need to be addressed this offseason are tight end and left tackle. Dallas Goedert is one of the key players at tight end and he played well last season with 60 receptions for 591 yards and 11 touchdowns. He has a history of being an excellent blocker as well, but hasn't been able to replicate that skill in every season.
Another free agent who needs attention is Fred Johnson, the left tackle. Although he wasn't able to secure a starting spot last season, he played reasonably well when called upon, particularly when Lane Johnson was injured.
Brett Toth also needs to be considered as a free agent. He played 199 snaps at LG and 164 snaps at C in 2025, surpassing Landon Dickerson's playing time at center. This shows that Toth has the skills needed to fill in gaps on the O-line.
On the other side of the ball, Jahan Dotson is a tight end who played mostly as WR3 last season with just one touchdown. He made an impressive appearance in the Super Bowl but failed to have much impact throughout the regular season.
Grant Calcaterra will be a free agent this offseason and could potentially play in 2026 as a blocking TE2, a position that doesn't suit his skillset at all. Matt Pryor played multiple positions last season and may be able to find new opportunities on an O-line.
Kylen Granson is another tight end who had some success in the regular offense but struggled during special teams, while Sam Howell was part of a trade deal with the Eagles. Ben VanSumeren will likely not get an RFA tender, despite being a crucial fullback for several years.
On defense, Jaelan Phillips and Nakobe Dean need to be re-signed by the team, as both players had impressive performances last season. Reed Blankenship is also expected to see significant pay increases in 2026.
The Eagles' secondary unit had some concerns throughout the season, with CB Adoree' Jackson proving to be a solid but affordable option for the future. Brandon Graham's return would be welcomed back by the team as he filled in for injured players last season. Marcus Epps may get more playing time after signing before the start of the season.
Josh Uche and Azeez Ojulari failed to make an impact during their time with the Eagles, while Ogbo Okoronkwo's injury will cost him a full season of play.
i mean dont get me wrong, some players gotta move on but 20 free agents feels like a lot for one team esp when u consider the big names that slipped thru their fingers last year 
maybe they should focus on building from within instead of chasing after all these free agent signings?
I think it's kinda surprising they have 20 free agents this offseason, especially when you consider how well some of them performed last year 
. But I'm not sure if Grant Calcaterra is the right fit for him as a blocking TE2 
. On defense, it's great that Jaelan Phillips and Nakobe Dean are expected to get re-signed, they were pretty impressive last season 
. Maybe they should focus on finding some solid starters in the secondary though? 
they gotta find ways to keep most of these guys or risk having some major issues on their O-line... i mean Dallas Goedert and Fred Johnson are key players, but Toth is like a dark horse here... if he can stay healthy and prove himself. also, Jahan Dotson was expected to do more with his talent, guess we'll see how it plays out in 2026 
20 free agents = 20 chances for Jalen Hurts to make some crazy trades 
tight end and left tackle are def areas that need some love 
Dallas Goedert is a key player, fingers crossed he stays put 
dallas needs 2 step up his game if hes gonna be da real deal. on da O-line side, toth is lookin good, gotta see more from him tho 
. So, tight end is like a major priority spot right now, and it's gonna be tough for them to find someone who can block well 
... Goedert was actually pretty solid last year, but if he doesn't stay I don't know how they're gonna fill that gap 
. On defense, it's like Jaelan Phillips and Nakobe Dean were just too good to keep around 
...
. Still gotta see what the coaching staff decides on these free agents, but it'll be interesting to see who sticks around 
. On defense, I'm hyped to see what happens with Brandon Graham - that guy's experience is gold 
but seriously what happened with jahan dotson? wasnt he supposed to be that superstar tight end? 
️. So yeah, this offseason is gonna be interesting to watch 
, I went to this tiny town in the mountains and had the best ramen ever! It was this super rich tonkotsu broth that just melted all over my noodles 
. Anyway, back to football... have you guys seen any good games or highlights from last season?
meanwhile, freddy johnson needs to get some love too, he showed promise when lane was out and brett toth should be considered for the c/g spot, his snaps are gonna increase 
. don't sleep on matt pryor either, that dude can play anywhere 
... whoever takes over will be SO solid!
! And Brett Toth getting more snaps is a no-brainer 
! Can't wait to see what the offseason brings 
I mean, we lost Lane Johnson last year and Fred Johnson didn't get consistent playing time 
And then there's Grant Calcaterra who could be stuck on the bench as a blocking TE2 
I'm hoping our coaching staff can find ways to get him more playing time, but idk...