The Philadelphia Eagles are sitting at a brutal 2-7 record and are officially on the clock as sellers before Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET trade deadline. For a team many experts predicted would be making a Super Bowl run, or at the very least grab their third straight NFC East Division title, this is a gut punch of epic proportions. They’re at the bottom of their division right now, with one of the absolute worst records in the league. Can you even believe it?
How Did The Birds Fly So Low, So Fast?
So, what happened? A big chunk of the blame definitely falls on injuries. Losing quarterback Jalen Hurts for the season due to blood clots in his lungs was a massive blow, obviously. Then you have future Hall of Fame right tackle Lane Johnson retiring, and that hurt just as much. But it’s not just injuries. We’ve seen some seriously inconsistent play calling from both sides of the ball. New offensive coordinator Sean Mannion’s system has been a dud halfway through the season, and it’s showing. Seven straight losses? That’s just rough. Now, executive vice president Howie Roseman has to make some brutal decisions about who to trade and who to keep, all with the 2027 season and beyond firmly in mind.
Who Could Be On The Move?
With an aging and underperforming roster, the Eagles are reportedly looking to deal a bunch of veterans to kickstart that rebuild for 2027. Here’s a look at who might be available:
* **Saquon Barkley, RB (29):** He’s a former league-leading rusher with name value, but it’s pretty unlikely Barkley gets dealt. He’s been banged up this season, and apparently, the team promised him he wouldn’t be traded.
* **Zack Baun, LB (29):** Another guy who probably won’t get moved but could fetch a decent return because he’s been playing at a high level. But that $11 million and $27 million cap hit in 2027 and 2028 is looming large.
* **Landon Dickerson, OL (28):** Just like his former linemate Cam Jurgens, the Eagles could look to deal Dickerson. This would happen if another team believes he’s still got something left in the tank after injuries have really hurt his play the last two-plus seasons.
* **Dallas Goedert, TE (31):** This one’s spicy. Goedert surprisingly returned on a reduced salary in the offseason, and he’s an often-productive pass catcher. He could be a super enticing piece for a contending team looking for a boost. Plus, he’s a free agent after the season, so this is their last chance to get value.
* **Moro Ojomo, DT:** This dude has been an overachiever since being a seventh-round pick in 2023. He’d be attractive to any team looking for a D-lineman who can bring that pressure. But here’s the kicker: the Eagles have said they prefer to try and extend Ojomo, even though they’ve already dished out big contracts to defensive tackles Jordan Davis and Carter.
* **Nolan Smith, Edge:** Smith was a huge contributor to that 2024 Super Bowl team, but his play has fallen off recently, mostly due to injuries. The Eagles picked up his fifth-year option before the season, but they might look to trade him instead of offering an extension. Wild.
* **Dontayvion Wicks, WR:** Acquired from the Green Bay Packers to replace the loss of All-Pro A.J. Brown, Wicks has had an up-and-down season with injuries playing a major role.
So, here we are. Tuesday, November 10th, 4 p.m. ET is when the hammer drops. This isn’t about the Eagles pushing for a division title or a playoff spot anymore. It’s about damage control and building for a future that suddenly feels very, very far away. Roseman has to make these moves with 2027 and beyond in mind, setting the stage for what comes next in Philly. You gotta wonder, what’s left for these fans to look forward to this season?
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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