The Philadelphia Eagles have wrapped up their two-day rookie minicamp, and the energy is already buzzing as veterans and new free-agent signings dive into offseason workouts. Every draft class sends ripples through the roster, reshaping depth charts and putting key players in the spotlight. With OTAs just around the corner, we're breaking down the five Eagles who felt the biggest impact from this year's draft weekend—and what it means for the season ahead.
First up, let's talk about the wide receiver room. The addition of Hollywood Brown shook things up, but selecting Makai Lemon at pick No. 20 has really turned up the heat on Philly's pass-catchers. Cooper, in particular, faces a tougher climb for playing time as the competition intensifies. Meanwhile, Johnny Wilson is looking to recapture the form he showed during training camp in 2025, before a significant knee injury sidelined his momentum. Keep an eye on this depth chart—it could look very different after June 1.
Over at tight end, Dallas Goedert returns on a one-year deal after a standout season where he hauled in a franchise-record 11 touchdown catches. Grant Calcaterra will step into the third tight end role, focusing on run blocking, but the drafting of Eli Stowers adds another layer of intrigue. Cameron Latu is expected to take on fullback duties, while Stone Smartt—who appeared in 15 games for the Jets last season, catching seven of nine targets for 52 yards—will see a reduced role behind Mason Taylor.
On the offensive line, fans have been calling for a more physical presence at right guard to replace Tyler Steen, but the Eagles may have had their eyes on the future at left guard during the first two rounds. Micah Morris is a solid pick, but he's not quite ready for prime time just yet. Landon Dickerson was outstanding in 2024, but his 2025 regular season saw a dip, with a 60.3 PFF pass-blocking grade that ranked just 51st among 81 qualifying guards. He recently reworked his deal, taking years off, so the left guard spot remains a storyline to watch.
Finally, on defense, Nolan Smith brings a solid combination of run-stopping and explosive pass-rushing ability. He missed seven games in 2025, finishing with 31 tackles, three sacks, one forced fumble, 33 QB pressures, and a 67.7 PFF grade over 12 games. The Eagles exercised his fifth-year option and, notably, didn't draft another edge rusher after landing Jonathan Greenard. That vote of confidence says a lot about Smith's role in the team's plans going forward.
As the Eagles gear up for OTAs, these roster shifts are setting the stage for an exciting season. Stay tuned—there's plenty more to come from the City of Brotherly Love.