The Philadelphia Eagles are absolutely reeling, staring down a brutal six-game losing streak and facing the rest of the season without their star quarterback, Jalen Hurts. You’d think this would trigger a full-blown fire sale, right? Nope. Reportedly, the Eagles aren’t planning on phoning it in or kicking off a full rebuild by shipping away their top players before Tuesday’s trade deadline.
Why the Eagles Are Holding Tight (Mostly)
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano dropped the intel, and it’s pretty wild given the situation. Fowler flat-out stated that his “sense is the Eagles could be trading some players but likely won’t engage in a rebuild.” Apparently, it’s “not in the Eagles’ organizational DNA.” We already know they’re not moving running back Saquon Barkley, which makes sense, but it still feels like they’re holding their breath when they should be making big moves. General manager Howie Roseman will always jump on “good value” if it pops up, and “supporting players” are definitely on the radar, but moving any of their big names would be a genuine shocker.
Fowler did mention defensive tackle Moro Ojomo is stirring up “real interest” on the trade market, with the Jacksonville Jaguars reportedly leading the charge. So, some pieces might shift, but it’s not looking like a full-scale demolition. Graziano echoed that, saying he doesn’t “anticipate a big selloff.” Why the hesitation? It comes down to their cap situation. The Eagles are “very cap-leveraged” because of how they structure veteran contracts. Trading some of those guys would actually make things worse, accelerating “dead money hits” into this season. Talk about being stuck between a rock and a hard place.
Who Could Be On The Move (If Anyone)?
So if a full rebuild is off the table, and they’re not moving their biggest stars, who *could* be on the chopping block if the right offer comes along? Graziano suggested keeping an eye on players like Riq Woolen, wide receiver Hollywood Brown, and maybe, just maybe, tight end Dallas Goedert. But again, that’s only “for the right offer.” It’s not like they’re actively shopping them. If they do end up adding anyone, Graziano expects it to be players “signed beyond this season,” which makes sense if they’re not giving up on this year completely, or looking purely short-term.
The Eagles are currently sitting at a rough 2-6. They’ll try to break this soul-crushing losing streak on Sunday against the New York Giants, who are sitting at 4-2-1. This game isn’t just another matchup; its outcome could seriously sway their outlook for the trade deadline. Will a win give them false hope and solidify their “no rebuild” stance, or will another loss finally push them to make a tougher call? We’ll find out what they’re *really* thinking by Tuesday.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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