The Philadelphia Eagles are absolutely on the hunt for a starting-caliber offensive lineman. If you watched their Week 5 game, you saw exactly why. That lineup they had to roll with, after Lane Johnson retired and Cam Jurgens got shipped off, was a stark look at their depth, or lack thereof.
Philly’s Week 5 Lineup Was Rough
Listen, Week 5 was a big change for Philly’s big guys up front. We’re talking Jordan Mailata at left tackle and Tyler Steen at right guard, both those guys are locked in for the season. Steen even got banged up on Sunday but battled back, you gotta respect that. But then you had Willie Lampkin making his first NFL start at left guard, and Jake Majors, called up from the practice squad, getting his first pro start at center. Talk about baptism by fire! Markel Bell was at right tackle, and while the Eagles seem high on his potential, everyone’s expecting some growing pains there in the short term. It wasn’t exactly the veteran crew we’re used to seeing.
Roseman Is Dialing For Dollars (Or Linemen)
This isn’t just speculation, either. The Inquirer’s Jeff McLane dropped some serious info on his “unCovering the Birds” podcast last week, saying that Eagles GM Howie Roseman has been making calls about blockers who might be available for trade. And get this, a couple of NFL sources straight up told McLane that Roseman was “shopping for a starting caliber offensive lineman as of Wednesday.” This is after they already sent Jurgens packing to the Baltimore Ravens, so it’s clear the front office isn’t just sitting back. While Drew Kendall’s knee injury isn’t clear enough for IR, meaning he could be back to replace Majors at center sooner rather than later, that doesn’t mean Roseman is just gonna chill. He might not be looking for a short-term rental, especially since the Eagles just lost a game. No, this could be about grabbing a player with true long-term starting capability. Finding quality offensive linemen ain’t easy in this league, so this isn’t a simple task.
Next month’s NFL trade deadline is gonna be super interesting for the Eagles. Given the shake-up and the clear communication from those sources, you know Roseman isn’t done. Will he land a big fish to solidify that line? Philly fans, keep your eyes peeled.
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Originally reported by Bleeding Green Nation.
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