Just 20 months ago, the Philadelphia Eagles were hoisting the Lombardi after blasting the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, looking like an unstoppable dynasty. They absolutely dominated, winning 16 of their last 17 games, with a roster everyone called the best in the NFL. Fast forward less than two calendar years, and we gotta ask if the Eagles need to hit the reset button, like, immediately. This team, once projected to be a force for years, is now one of the league’s most unimpressive squads, and their future doesn’t look so bright after all.
Cracks Everywhere: From Dominant Champ to 2-4 Mess
Their 2-4 record is a complete gut punch, and the latest jab was a 25-14 loss to the Carolina Panthers in Week 6. Jalen Hurts is out with a blood clot, a brutal blow, and Tanner McKee stepping in didn’t exactly light up the scoreboard, slinging for just 215 yards on 45 attempts. The D tried to hang tough and keep them in the game, but ultimately gave up 401 yards and 25 points. This is a team that has lost four in a row since their only two wins, which were super close calls against the Washington Commanders and Tennessee Titans, teams that have combined for just one win all season. Yeah, the cracks are absolutely everywhere.
Roster Decay And GM Head-Scratchers
But injuries are just the tip of the iceberg, man. That roster everyone called “impeccable” during their Super Bowl run? It’s falling apart faster than a cheap suit. The offensive line is a total shell of what it was, especially with right tackle Lane Johnson calling it a career and leaving a big hole. A.J. Brown’s absence leaves the receiving corps looking super mediocre. And Saquon Barkley, who had an “incredible” and high-volume 2024 season, is 29, hurt, and his numbers have completely fallen off. The defense is fine, sure, but far from dominant. GM Howie Roseman’s move to snag Jonathan Greenard for two third-rounders after totally misjudging the market for Jaelan Phillips in free agency? Awful. Greenard’s been mostly injured, with just one tackle all season before Sunday, and he didn’t record a single stat against the Panthers.
What’s Next: Hot Seats and Rebuild Talk
This is getting wild, folks. Coach Nick Sirianni’s definitely on the hot seat after last season’s letdown and this season’s absolutely terrible start. And get this: even Jalen Hurts’ future is a topic of discussion. Yeah, the dude who won Super Bowl MVP isn’t playing anywhere near an elite level, and he’s not living up to that massive five-year, $255 million deal he inked in 2023. McKee isn’t the answer, and changing offensive coordinators this offseason did squat.
Everything’s gotta be on the table for the Eagles, especially with no clear timeline for Hurts coming back off injured reserve. They could, and probably should, be major sellers at the trade deadline. Could even see stars like Barkley get moved if they can sort out the cap nightmare. Right now, there are zero signs this team is even a decent football team this season, and while they’ve got some talented pieces to build around, the overall health of the roster is a huge con.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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