The Philadelphia Eagles are reigning Super Bowl champions and have the pieces in place to repeat in 2025. Despite losing significant players this offseason, particularly on the defensive side, the Eagles have one of the best rosters in the NFL.
The Eagles went bargain hunting in free agency, but general manager Howie Roseman picked up some pieces that could play a significant role in the team’s plans this upcoming season. Edge rushers Azeez Ojulari and Joshua Uche have had success before and could benefit from playing in the Eagles’ rotation.
After losing Darius Slay to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the signing of Adoree’ Jackson was a nice veteran addition to a young cornerback room. Former Green Bay Packers running back A.J. Dillon, who missed the 2024 season with a neck injury, will look to create a powerful and dominant 1-2 punch with the reigning Offensive Player of the Year, Saquon Barkley.
Although the Eagles didn’t have many glaring holes heading into the 2025 NFL Draft, the team came away with potential impact players. Former Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell was a steal at pick No. 31, and former Texas safety Andrew Mukuba will help fill the void with C.J. Gardner-Johnson no longer in the picture.
The Eagles Could Be One Signing Away from Repeating as Super Bowl Champions
Even as defending champions and after adding talent this offseason, the Eagles could still shore up some weaknesses before the season starts.
No. 3 – WR Tyler Boyd
After eight years with the Cincinnati Bengals, including two 1,000-yard seasons, Tyler Boyd signed a one-year deal with the Tennessee Titans before the 2024 season. The move seemed like a bargain at the time for a receiver who had a lot of success even while playing alongside two talented receivers like Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.
Boyd’s lone season with the Titans didn’t go as expected. The 30-year-old caught 39 passes for 390 yards and failed to record a touchdown. His dip in production could be directly correlated to poor quarterback play with the Titans and a lingering foot injury.
The Eagles have been searching for a legitimate No. 3 wide receiver to go along with A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. Boyd’s previous success in the slot would elevate an already dominant Eagles offense to the next level.
No. 2 – WR Keenan Allen
One of the top available free agents heading into training camp is six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver and 2017 Comeback Player of the Year, Keenan Allen. The longtime San Diego and Los Angeles Chargers receiver spent his first 11 seasons with the team, where he totaled
10,530 yards and 59 touchdowns.
Allen spent the 2024 season playing for the Chicago Bears and with rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. The veteran had the fewest yards (744) of his career since 2016, but he still managed to haul in seven touchdowns.
At 33 years old, Allen isn’t the player that he used to be. However, playing in the same offense as Brown, Smith, and Barkley would allow a player with his skill set to thrive. Allen could be what some people thought Julio Jones would be when he signed with the Eagles midseason in 2023.
No. 1 – S Justin Simmons
Justin Simmons has been linked to the Eagles throughout the offseason. The two-time Pro Bowl and four-time Second-Team All-Pro safety has even publicly stated his desire to play for the reigning champions.
Simmons spent last season with the Atlanta Falcons and wasn’t as dominant as in years past. The veteran still played well, allowing just 229 yards and an 81.9 passer rating when targeted. Simmons spent his first eight seasons with the Denver Broncos and played some of his best football when Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio was his head coach from 2019 to 2021.
The ties to the Eagles go beyond that with the team’s passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach, Christian Parker, being Simmons’ former defensive backs coach for three years with the Broncos.
After trading Gardner-Johnson to the Houston Texans this offseason, the Eagles could benefit from a veteran like Simmons taking over his role in 2025. Sydney Brown may not be able to handle a full-time starting job, and it’s too early to tell how the rookie Mukuba will fare in his
young NFL career.