The 2026 Philadelphia Eagles season is officially toast. After a brutal 27-10 drubbing at the hands of the Washington Commanders on Sunday Night Football, this team is sitting at a dismal 2-6, dead last in a laughably bad NFC East. This wasn’t just any loss; it was their second prime-time humiliation against a divisional opponent in six days, slamming the door shut on any rational hopes for a sixth straight postseason appearance. The closure, honestly, is a relief.
Roseman’s Fire Sale Extends to Everyone
General Manager Howie Roseman isn’t waiting around. Over the next two weeks, he is set to work the phones, looking to sell off starters who are on expiring contracts. If you have jerseys for Dallas Goedert, Riq Woolen, or Hollywood Brown, well, tough luck there. But here’s the kicker: Roseman is absolutely listening to offers on everyone else on the roster. Yes, we’re talking about *everyone*. That even includes Saquon Barkley.
Remember when reports on Sunday said the Eagles wouldn’t trade Barkley, wanting to contend in 2027? It’s hard to believe Roseman would actually shoot down an obscene offer for anyone at this point, even though it’s still highly unlikely Barkley wears another uniform this season. But the mere idea of Barkley being on the block tells you everything you need to know about where this team stands. This isn’t just a rebuild, it’s a full-on clear-out.
Coaching Staff on the Chopping Block?
After another dreadfully sloppy performance on Sunday night, the biggest question left isn’t about trades, it’s about the sidelines. Will Nick Sirianni, Sean Mannion, Vic Fangio, and the rest of the current coaching staff even be around to coach Barkley and his teammates for next year’s Eagles squad? Let’s be real, it’s no surprise the Eagles are losing right now, and Roseman, the guy who hired Sirianni’s offensive coaching staff, deserves as much blame as any coach. But let’s be honest, Roseman and Lurie aren’t firing themselves.
Injuries have certainly played a part. Losing Jalen Hurts for the season to blood clots is just an unfortunate bit of bad luck. If he’d been on the field instead of overmatched backup QB Tanner McKee, the Eagles likely would have won. Injuries to DeVonta Smith and Tay Wicks, the retirement of Lane Johnson, and Barkley’s inability to stay 100% healthy this year are all factors.
However, it’s possible to play a cleaner brand of football even with “mediocre talent,” and that’s just not what we’re seeing from the Birds lately. The highly-paid, supposedly talented defense looks like it’s given up, knowing the offense has no chance. We’re talking off-sides penalties, personal fouls, and a shocking inability to generate splash plays. And get this: that side of the ball is actually “relatively healthy.” Vic Fangio was reportedly thinking about retiring this past offseason; you have to wonder if this nightmare of a season isn’t accelerating those plans. After Sunday’s debacle, Sirianni shouldered the blame, stating, “Until we coach better, u…” He didn’t even finish the thought, but we all know what he meant.
So, the 2026 season is a write-off. The fire sale is on, and the coaching staff’s future hangs by a thread. The only thing left to look forward to is what kind of team will take the field in 2027 after all this dust settles.
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Originally reported by Bleeding Green Nation.
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