The 2020 Philadelphia Eagles‘ season was a catastrophe. Head coach Doug Pederson and quarterback Carson Wentz have been thought-about one of many top-10 quarterback-coach duos within the NFL coming into 2020, however each are now not with the group after Wentz had one of many worst seasons for a quarterback in franchise historical past. 

Pederson was fired after the Eagles completed 4-11-1 — the franchise’s worst season since 2012 — and Wentz was traded to the Indianapolis Colts for a 2021 third-round choose and conditional 2022 second-round choose. The Eagles held onto normal supervisor Howie Roseman, as he will probably be tasked with rebuilding the franchise for the second time in 5 years. However this rebuild appears to be much more daunting than the earlier one in 2016. 

The Eagles enter this offseason will loads of selections to make on the quarterback place, particularly with the No. 6 total choose within the 2021 NFL Draft and eight different picks at their disposal. Will the franchise give Jalen Hurts the chance to be the No. 1 quarterback for 2021 and past or will new head coach Nick Sirianni choose his personal sign caller at No. 6 total to steer the franchise for the subsequent a number of seasons? Anticipate to listen to Jacoby Brissett, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Zach Wilson, Justin Fields and Trey Lance’s names rather a lot over the subsequent a number of weeks — as we’ll be right here to information you thru the newest quarterback drama in Philadelphia.

Our offseason hub for the Eagles will be seen under, which gives you each piece of knowledge you will want to remain caught up with the rebuild of this franchise. We’ll have all the newest rumors and information for the Eagles together with the essential dates that you will wish to circle in your calendar. 

Key upcoming dates

• April 19: Golf equipment might start offseason exercise applications.
• April: 23: Deadline for restricted free brokers to signal.
• April 28: Deadline for restricted free brokers to signal supply sheets.
• April 29 – Might 1: 2021 NFL Draft (Cleveland).

2021 regular-season opponents

Here is a quick clarification of the NFL scheduling system, which was applied in 2002 — however will bear a slight tweak in 2021 (we’ll get to that in a bit). Here is a breakdown of how every crew’s opponents are set:

• Six video games in opposition to divisional opponents — two video games per crew, one at house and one on the street.
• 4 video games in opposition to groups from a division inside its convention — two video games at house and two on the street — on a rotating three-year cycle (4 video games). The Eagles will play the NFC South in 2021.
• 4 video games in opposition to groups from a division within the different convention — two video games at house and two on the street — on a rotating four-year cycle (4 video games). The Eagles will play the AFC West in 2021. 
• Two video games in opposition to groups from the 2 remaining divisions in its personal convention — one recreation at house and one on the street. Matchups are based mostly on division rating from the earlier season. These convention video games are based mostly on the prior yr’s standings. 
• Instance: A primary-place crew will play in opposition to the first-place groups within the two same-conference divisions that the crew just isn’t scheduled to play that season. The second-place, third-place, and fourth-place groups in that convention are matched in the identical method every year. The Eagles will play the last-place crew within the NFC North (Detroit Lions) and last-place crew in NFC West (San Francisco 49ers). 

• The NFL integrated one other interconference recreation to the combo, pinning a first-place crew from a NFC division in opposition to a first-place crew from an AFC division and so forth. One interconference recreation based mostly on the prior yr’s standings on a rotating four-year cycle (one recreation). These video games match a first-place crew from one division in opposition to a first-place crew in an reverse convention division that the crew just isn’t scheduled to play that season. The second-place, third-place and fourth-place groups in every division are matched in the identical method every year. The house convention for this recreation will rotate every season.

House: Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Washington Soccer Group, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, San Francisco 49ers

Away: Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Washington Soccer Group, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Las Vegas Raiders, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, New York Jets

*The precise 2021 schedule will probably be launched later this offseason. 

2021 NFL Draft picks

• First spherical (No. 12 total)
• Second spherical (No. 37 total)
• Third spherical (No. 70 total)
• Third spherical (No. 84 total) — (through Indianapolis for Carson Wentz)
• Fourth Spherical (No. 123 total) — (through Miami for No. 6 choose) 
• Fifth spherical (No. 150 total)
• Sixth spherical (No. 189 total)
• Sixth spherical (No. 224 total) — (compensatory)
• Sixth spherical (No. 225 total) — (compensatory)
• Seventh spherical (No. 234 total)
• Seventh spherical (No. 240 total) — (through San Francisco for Marquise Goodwin)

The Eagles obtained two compensatory picks within the 2021 NFL draft, each within the sixth spherical. Utilizing the NFL’s compensatory choose system the Eagles gained two compensatory picks for shedding Ronald Darby, Jordan Howard, Kamu Grugier-Hill and Halapoulivaati Vaitai in free company in 2020. The crew signed Javon Hargrave final offseason. 

The Dolphins traded as much as No. 6 with the Eagles — who will obtain the No. 12 total choose, No. 123 total choose (fourth-round choose) and a 2022 first-round choose. Miami will obtain the No. 6 choose and the No. 156 total choose (fifth spherical). 

Philadelphia has 11 picks within the 2021 draft, probably the most within the NFL.  

Pending in-house free brokers

Unrestricted free brokers:

The Eagles will discover it tough to retain quite a lot of their free brokers since they’d the second-worst wage cap state of affairs within the NFL previous to free company (Over The Cap had them at $42.9 million over the $180 million flooring for the 2020 season). Here is the excellent news — there aren’t many on this checklist price retaining. 

Peters’ Corridor of Fame tenure with the franchise is over after 11 seasons, as Jordan Mailata or Andre Dillard will take over at left sort out. Curry, additionally an growing older veteran, is not anticipated again subsequent season both.  Ridgeway returned for a 3rd season with the crew, given he is conversant in Gannon as the 2 spent a yr collectively in Indianapolis (2018). 

The Eagles must make powerful selections on LeBlanc, who performs properly within the slot when he is wholesome. He will not value a lot to retain. Riley confirmed strides in 2020 at linebacker, however Philadelphia can simply improve. Do not count on Robey-Coleman, Clement, or Perkins again. 

Restricted free brokers:

Philadelphia is not going to tender a contract to Johnston, though he is been a top-10 punter over the previous three seasons. Protecting Rodgers could be a strong No. 2 tight finish for the Eagles in 2021, however there is not any have to put a young on him — permitting him to check the market. 

Unique rights free brokers: 

What’s an unique rights free agent? These free brokers are gamers on expiring contracts who’ve three or fewer accrued seasons within the NFL. They’ll solely negotiate with their authentic crew forward of the brand new league yr, and if they don’t seem to be tendered a contract, they turn into unrestricted free brokers.

The Eagles have tendered a contract to Singleton, who was one in every of their finest gamers on protection final yr, and Ward, who offers priceless depth at broad receiver and as a punt returner. Scott was additionally tendered a contract, per stories. 

Free agent scorecard

Free brokers the Eagles retained: 

Scott is an efficient backup working again who deserves to be in a NFL rotation. A robust pass-catcher out of the backfield, the Eagles had a simple choice towards holding him round for the 2021 season. Similar with Singleton, who will definitely be a front-runner for a beginning job in 2021 (his 88 tackles led the league from Week 10 to the top of the yr). 

Ridgeway will return as defensive sort out depth behind Fletcher Cox and Javon Hargrave. The Eagles worth him within the rotation. 

Free brokers the Eagles signed from one other crew:

• Andrew Adams (S)
• Anthony Harris (S)
• Joe Flacco (QB)
• Eric Wilson (LB)

The Eagles landed a pair of safeties in free company, together with one of many prime safeties in the marketplace in Harris. Philadelphia signed Harris to a one-year deal price $5 million for probably the greatest protection safeties in soccer in 2018 and 2019 (opposing quarterbacks focusing on Harris had only a 44.2 passer ranking in 2019 and 54.1 in 2018). 

Adams was a key particular groups participant on the Buccaneers in 2020, however logged simply 23 defensive snaps. Wilson is coming off of a profession yr, as he began in 15 of 16 video games and recorded 122 mixed tackles, three sacks, eight passes defensed and three interceptions. He’s conversant in defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon’s protection when Gannon was in Minnesota. 

Howard, who performed two video games for the Eagles final yr, had seven carries for 27 yards. He’ll compete for a roster spot. 

Free brokers the Eagles misplaced to a different crew:  

• Jalen Mills (Patriots)
• Rudy Ford (Jaguars)
• Cameron Johnston (Texans)
• DeSean Jackson (Rams)
• Malik Jackson (Browns) 
• Duke Riley (Dolphins)
• Malik Jackson (Browns)
• Nate Sudfeld (49ers)
• Nate Gerry (49ers)

Gamers the Eagles signed who have been lower by one other crew:

Gamers the Eagles lower: 

*It is essential to distinguish between the gamers signed as unrestricted free brokers and people signed after being lower by one other crew. That is true as a result of gamers who’re signed after being launched by one other crew don’t rely within the compensatory draft-pick system for the crew that indicators them.

Rumors, stories, updates

April 7: Eagles re-sign Jordan Howard to one-year deal

Howard returns to Philadelphia after becoming a member of the crew’s follow squad late within the 2020 season. He was energetic for simply two video games for the Eagles final season, speeding for 27 yards on seven carries. Howard began the season with the Dolphins, the place he rushed for 33 yards and 4 touchdowns on 28 carries. 

April 7: Eagles signal Eric Wilson to one-year deal

The Eagles signed Wilson to a one-year deal price as much as $3.25 million. Wilson was CBS Sports activities’ fourth-best accessible free agent nonetheless on the lookout for a brand new crew. Wilson is coming off of a profession yr, as he began in 15 of 16 video games and recorded 122 mixed tackles, three sacks, eight passes defensed and three interceptions.

He is projected to begin at MIKE linebacker. 

March 22: Eagles signal Joe Flacco to 1 year-deal 

Philadelphia signed former Tremendous Bowl MVP Joe Flacco after a profitable free agent go to earlier this week, per his company JL Sports activities. Flacco would be the No. 2 quarterback behind Jalen Hurts in 2021.

Flacco is coming off a season as Sam Darnold’s backup with the New York Jets. He ended up beginning 4 video games in New York, finishing a career-low 55.2% of his passes for 864 yards with six touchdowns to a few interceptions and an 80.6 passer ranking. The Jets averaged 16.25 factors in Flacco’s 4 begins, however they averaged 27.5 factors over his final two begins — together with matching a season excessive with 28 factors in a Week 11 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. 

The 36-year outdated Flacco has began 175 video games since his 13 NFL seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos, and New York Jets, compiling a 98-77 report. Flacco has accomplished 61.7% of his passes for 40,931 yards with 224 touchdowns to 144 interceptions (84.1 passer ranking). 

March 22: Giants signal Adoree’ Jackson to a three-year deal

The Giants have signed cornerback Adoree’ Jackson to a three-year, $39 million deal, in response to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The deal features a $13.5 million signing bonus and $26.5 million assured. It will possibly attain as much as $44.5 million with incentives. 

March 21: Giants frontrunners to land Adoree’ Jackson, who will go to with Eagles

Jackson’s plan is reportedly to go to the Giants early Monday, then go to the Eagles that night time. Philadelphia can be in quest of short- and long-term secondary depth, and contemporary off including former Vikings security Anthony Harris, it may very well be eyeing Jackson as competitors to begin reverse Darius Slay in 2021.

March 21: Rams signal DeSean Jackson to one-year deal

Jackson agreed to a one-year contract with the Rams, reuniting him with head coach Sean McVay — who coached Jackson in Washington for 3 seasons. 

McVay was the offensive coordinator in Washington from 2014 to 2016, as Jackson completed with 142 catches for two,702 yards and and 14 touchdowns. Jackson led the NFL in yards per catch twice with McVay, and averaged 19.03 yards per catch from 2014 to 2016 — one of the best within the NFL (minimal 200 targets). 

March 19: Eagles have been reportedly a “secret suitor” for JuJu Smith-Schuster

Regardless of receiving affords from the Eagles, Ravens, and Chiefs, JuJu Smith-Schuster in the end determined to return to Pittsburgh on a one-year, $8 million deal. Whether or not Eagles truly made a suggestion is unknown, however Smith Smith-Schuster’s agent referred to as the Eagles to gauge their curiosity. 

March 19: Eagles comply with phrases with Anthony Harris

The Eagles have been in a position so as to add a key piece on the defensive facet of the ball, securing former Vikings security Anthony Harris. The 2 sides have come to phrases on a one-year, $5 million deal, in response to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. 

A former undrafted rookie, Harris spent his first six NFL seasons in Minnesota. A backup throughout his first three seasons, Harris began 9 video games at robust security through the 2018 season, recording three interceptions. A full-time starter in 2019, Harris led the NFL with six interceptions throughout his first season at free security. And whereas he didn’t report a single interception final season (a yr after main the league with six picks), Harris tallied a career-high 104 tackles.

March 18: Eagles agree to groups with Andrew Adams and Hassan Ridgeway

The Eagles retain Ridgeway on the roster for 2021, as he will probably be a rotational defensive sort out behind Fletcher Cox and Javon Hargrave. Adams comes over from the Buccaneers as a key particular groups participant. 

March 17: Eagles formally launch Malik Jackson and Alshon Jeffery 

The Eagles launched Jackson and Jeffery on the primary day of the league yr. The Eagles will acquire $2 million in cap house by designing Jeffery as a post-June 1 designation. Jackson was additionally a post-June 1 designation. 

March 15: Rudy Ford agrees to two-year cope with Jaguars

Ford agreed to a two-year, $4.5 million cope with the Jaguars, because the Eagles misplaced arguably their prime particular groups participant from 2020. 

March 15: Jalen Mills agrees to four-year cope with Patriots

Mills agreed to a four-year, $24 million cope with the Patriots — ending his five-year profession in Philadelphia (per ESPN”s Adam Schefter). Mills, who can play cornerback and security, will probably be a priceless asset in Invoice Belichick’s protection. 

The Eagles will probably be available in the market for a brand new beginning security this offseason. Mills, a seventh-round draft choose of the Eagles in 2016, completed with a career-high 74 tackles and 5 quarterback hits in 15 video games for the Eagles final season.

March 15: Eagles displaying curiosity in Jacoby Brissett, John Johnson III, per stories

Per Inside The Birds’ Adam Caplan, the Eagles have curiosity in Jacoby Brissett and may discuss to him instantly through the “authorized tampering” interval. Brissett spent the previous 4 seasons with the Colts, together with three of these with new Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni as his offensive coordinator. Eagles passing recreation coordinator Kevin Patullo was Indianapolis’ pass-game specialist final season when Brissett was the backup quarterback behind Philip Rivers — so there’s loads of familiarity with the Eagles’ new offensive system. 

CBS Sports activities NFL Insider Jonathan Jones additionally reported the Eagles are one in every of 4 groups enthusiastic about Los Angeles Rams security John Johnson III — becoming a member of the Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Cleveland Browns. Johnson was one in every of two safeties that completed with 100 tackles and allowed a passer ranking beneath 80 final season (becoming a member of Jessie Bates III). Johnson completed with 105 tackles, an interception, and eight passes defensed in beginning all 16 video games for the Rams in 2020. Opposing quarterbacks had a 71.9 passer ranking focusing on Johnson, the second consecutive season he allowed a passer ranking beneath 80. 

March 15: Eagles engaged on contract extension with Brandon Graham, per report

Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Eagles and Graham are working on a contract extension that may maintain Graham in an Eagles uniform previous the 2021 season — the ultimate yr of his present deal. 

The Eagles will save $9.54 million in wage cap house with a Graham extension (per Over The Cap). A primary-round choose in 2010, Graham is fourth on the franchise’s all-time sack checklist (59) and is tied for third in compelled fumbles (19) whereas rating third in quarterback hits (123). Solely Reggie White, Trent Cole, and Clyde Simmons have extra sacks in an Eagles uniform than Graham. Graham completed with 46 tackles, eight sacks, 16 quarterback hits, and 29 pressures final season.

March 14:  Zach Ertz rising ‘more and more impatient’ with Eagles as crew seeks excessive draft choose for tight finish, per report

The Eagles have but to discover a commerce accomplice for Ertz, who has turn into “more and more impatient” with the franchise as the previous Professional Bowl tight finish is ready to maneuver on from Philadelphia, per NFL Community’s Tom Pelissero. 

The Eagles are searching for a third- or fourth-round choose for Ertz, who holds the report for probably the most receptions by a decent finish in a season in NFL historical past (116). Philadelphia may convey Ertz again in 2021 at his $12,721,500 cap quantity for 2021, however contract extension negotiations broke down final season because the veteran tight finish appeared to confess his days with the franchise that drafted him have been over at his end-of-season press convention in January. 

March 12: Eagles restructure Brandon Brooks’ contract, guarantee Philly’s O-line stays intact, per report

The Eagles proceed to inch their option to get beneath the wage cap, restructuring the contract of Brandon Brooks  — a much-needed transfer for a franchise pillar on the offensive line (per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler). The Eagles will save $7,068,750 in wage cap house with the Brooks restructure (per Over The Cap), a needed transfer contemplating Brooks has 4 years remaining on a $71.6 million extension he signed in 2019.

Brooks, a key piece of the Eagles’ offensive line, missed your entire 2020 season with a torn Achilles tendon. He was wholesome sufficient to follow by the top of the season, however did not play a recreation after tearing his left Achilles tendon whereas rehabbing a shoulder damage final offseason. 

March 11: Eagles restructure Javon Hargrave, Isaac Seumalo contracts

Philadelphia restructured the contract of Hargrave, saving $9.408 million of wage cap house (per NFL Community’s Ian Rapoport) — a major quantity for a crew seeking to get beneath the edge of $182.5 million. 

Hargrave signed a three-year, $39 million deal final season with the Eagles, making the restructure a simple choice for each he and the entrance workplace. Hargrave ended the yr with eight pressures, three sacks, and 4 quarterback hits in his last 5 video games for the Eagles — ending with 38 tackles, 4.5 sacks, eight quarterback hits, and 17 pressures on the yr.

The Eagles additionally restructured Seumalo’s contract, saving $2.408 million in cap house. 

March 8: Eagles plan on constructing crew round Jalen Hurts and making him profitable this season, per report

The Eagles seem dedicated to creating Jalen Hurts their beginning quarterback in 2021, giving the second-round draft choose each alternative to reach his new position. Per ESPN’s Chris Mortensen, Eagles proprietor Jeffrey Lurie has prioritized making Hurts profitable in 2021 as a substitute of making a real competitors for the job.

“Lurie has mainly despatched the message to his personnel division and his normal supervisor Howie Roseman that he needs to do all the things he can to assist Jalen Hurts achieve success and never herald any individual to compete for the job,” Mortensen mentioned on ESPN. “Now they’ve a brand new head coach in Nick Sirianni, he understands what the proprietor needs, the proprietor will get.”

March 8: Eagles have mentioned buying and selling Professional Bowl guard Brandon Brooks as crew continues roster overhaul, per report

Brooks’ identify has been “floated” in commerce discussions, per Sports activities Illustrated’s Albert Breer. Brooks, a key piece of the Eagles’ offensive line, missed your entire 2020 season with a torn Achilles tendon. Brooks was wholesome sufficient to follow by the top of the season, however did not play a recreation after tearing the left Achilles tendon whereas rehabbing a shoulder damage final offseason. 

March 7: A number of groups calling about Zach Ertz, deal may occur quickly, per report

In keeping with Michael Silver of NFL Community, a number of groups have referred to as the Eagles about their veteran tight finish and a deal may occur within the coming days. Ertz has been the topic of commerce rumors for fairly a bit after he and the crew couldn’t come to phrases on an extension this previous season. The membership reportedly seemed to maneuver him across the deadline this previous season however an ankle damage halted any severe commerce talks from being executed.

If the Eagles can’t discover a commerce accomplice for Ertz, he is a candidate to be launched because the franchise has Dallas Goedert set to emerge because the No. 1 tight finish. The crew would save $4.952 million in cap house with a commerce or launch. 

March 5: Jason Kelce foregoes retirement, will stay with Eagles in 2021

The Eagles and Kelce agreed to phrases on a restructured contract, he and the crew introduced on Friday, that may reportedly pay him $9 million absolutely assured at signing with the potential to max it at $12 million.

“Man, the primary week of March 2021 is one for the report books!!!!” Kelce wrote on Instagram. “Acquired to welcome child No. 2 — Elliotte Ray Kelce — into the world. Acquired my first dose of the Moderna vaccine on the great Puentes de Salud Medical Clinic, and restructured my contract to make sure I’ll proceed to be the middle for the Philadelphia Eagles. 

“2021 already off to a greater begin!! The extra people who get their [vaccine], the earlier we get again to regular. Do not let the identify idiot you — Elliotte is a woman. Go Eagles! [I] could not be extra excited!!”

March 5: Eagles restructure Darius Slay’s contract, per report

The Eagles and Slay agreed to a restructured deal that may maintain the veteran cornerback in Philadelphia. Slay, who initially had a $15.7 million cap cost, added voided/dummy years in 2024 and 2025 to Slay’s preliminary three-year deal, which clears $9.14 million in cap house for Philadelphia. 

March 4: Eagles will not tender Cameron Johnston, per report. 

The Eagles reportedly will not tender Johnston because of wage cap points. Johnston will turn into an unrestricted free agent. It is doable the Eagles do convey Johnston again at a less expensive price, however this can be a transfer to get beneath the wage cap by the beginning of the brand new league yr. 

March 3: Brandon Graham needs to stay with Eagles regardless of franchise coming into rebuilding mode

The longest tenured participant on the Eagles, Graham reiterated he does not need to go away Philadelphia — desirous to be with the Eagles for the remainder of his profession.

“I do not wish to go anyplace,” Graham mentioned, through Zach Berman of The Athletic. “I do know I haven’t got lengthy, however I do know for me, I am right here in Philly. So once I’m (retired, I am) both going to be working right here or doing one thing in Philly to remain related to the crew. I do not wish to mess that up by simply dipping out when issues bought a bit of powerful. However who is aware of the way it’s gonna go this yr? Jalen (Hurts) would possibly go in there and rock our world and lead this crew down a street that I really feel we may (go).”

March 1: Eagles tendered contracts to Alex Singleton, Boston Scott, and Greg Ward

The Eagles made certain they retained all three of their unique rights free brokers by tendering contracts to Singleton, Ward, and Scott, per a report from Mike Kaye of NJ.com. These gamers may solely negotiate with their authentic crew forward of the brand new league yr as unique rights free brokers. 

Feb. 22: Eagles to launch Alshon Jeffery, per report

The Eagles will launch Jeffery in the beginning of the brand new league yr, shortly after parting methods with DeSean Jackson. The Eagles additionally restructured Jeffery’s contract again in early January to supply some cap aid. Utterly transferring on within the subsequent few weeks could also be an try to realize much more wiggle room because the membership is at present cap-strapped. 

Feb. 22: Eagles will strongly take into account selecting a quarterback at No. 6 total, per stories

Sports activities Illustrated’s Albert Breer reported the Eagles will take into account taking a QB at No. 6 total, regardless of drafting Jalen Hurts within the second spherical final yr and buying and selling Carson Wentz in February. 

“(Normal supervisor Howie) Roseman joined the Eagles in 2000, and that yr Philly additionally had the sixth choose,” Breer wrote. “They’ve had a top-10 choose with out having to commerce up for it simply as soon as since then — they picked fourth the yr Andy Reid bought fired and wound up with Lane Johnson. Suffice it to say, they do not plan on selecting this excessive once more, in order that they plan on grinding arduous on each possibility with the choose, QBs included.”

Feb. 19: Eagles launch DeSean Jackson after second Philly stint

The Eagles introduced they launched Jackson, because the franchise saves $4.857 million together with his launch (per Over The Cap). Jackson does plan on persevering with to play at age 34, as he’ll be free to signal with any crew, even previous to the free company interval. 

Feb. 18: Eagles commerce Carson Wentz to Colts

The Eagles agreed to commerce the 2016 No. 2 total choose to the Indianapolis Colts for a 2021 third-round choose and a conditional 2022 second-round choose that might flip into a primary. The situations of the 2022 choose turning into a primary are as follows:

• Wentz performs 75% of the offensive snaps in 2021
• Wentz performs 70% of the offensive snaps and the Colts make the playoffs