The Philadelphia Eagles are heating up their offseason, entering week three of a nine-week workout program that just got a major injection of fresh talent. After a record-setting draft weekend, the team welcomed eight NFL draft picks and roughly 10 undrafted free agents, signaling a clear shift in philosophy. Head coach and general manager Howie Roseman swung the pendulum toward the offense, and it shows—five of the Eagles' selections were offensive players, with the first five picks all destined to play key roles in the coming years.
Among the newcomers, wide receiver Makai Lemon and tight end Eli Stowers look ready for immediate Day 1 contributions. Others, like offensive tackle Markel Bell and guard Micah Morris, may not see the field until 2027 at the earliest, giving them time to develop. On defense, the Eagles added depth with Texas Tech safety Cole Wisniewski and New Mexico pass rusher Keyshawn James-Newby, plus an intriguing International Pathway Program participant, Uar Bernard, who adds a wildcard element to the roster mix.
With rookie minicamp in the rearview and OTAs just around the corner, it's time for our first crack at predicting the 53-man roster for the 2026 regular season. Here's how the depth chart is shaping up:
Quarterbacks
#1 Jalen Hurts, #14 Tanner McKee, #16 Andy Dalton
Jalen Hurts is already hard at work with quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion, benefiting from a stacked offensive staff that includes pass game coordinator Josh Grizzard and senior assistant Jerrod Johnson—both former quarterbacks themselves. Tanner McKee returns for another season, while the Eagles traded a seventh-round pick to Carolina to bring in veteran Andy Dalton as a reliable backup. Former North Dakota State signal-caller Cole Payton is also in the mix, making for a crowded but talented QB room where all four could realistically make the final cut.
Running Backs
#26 Saquon Barkley, #8 Tank Bigsby, #28 Will Shipley, #39 Dameon Pierce
Saquon Barkley continues to be the engine of this offense. In 16 games (all starts), he rushed for 1,140 yards on 280 carries (4.1 yards per carry) with seven touchdowns, adding 273 receiving yards on 37 catches (7.4 average) and two more scores. With that performance, Barkley became the first Eagle since LeSean McCoy in 2013-14 to post back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons—a testament to his consistency and durability. Behind him, Tank Bigsby, acquired via trade, impressed in a complementary role, appearing in 16 games (one start) and churning out 356 yards on 63 carries (5.7 yards per carry). His hard-nosed running style adds a different dimension, while Will Shipley and Dameon Pierce provide depth and special teams value.