As the NFL offseason heats up, the Philadelphia Eagles are making waves with their roster adjustments ahead of training camp. With the 90-man roster in flux, the Eagles have been busy tweaking their lineup following the retirement of Brandon Graham on June 1 and the trade of edge rusher Bryce Huff to the San Francisco 49ers. Recent moves, like the brief signing and subsequent release of undrafted rookie wide receiver Ife Adeyi, highlight the team’s ongoing efforts to fine-tune their squad.
While rumors swirl about a potential blockbuster move for Green Bay Packers’ two-time All-Pro cornerback Jaire Alexander, who is reportedly on the verge of being released, the Eagles’ priorities seem to lie elsewhere. For Vic Fangio’s defense, replacing Huff and filling the void left by Josh Sweat’s departure is paramount. This has led to speculation that Philadelphia could target a rising star to bolster their pass rush, with Baltimore Ravens’ edge rusher Odafe Oweh emerging as a prime candidate.
Eagles insider Anthony DiBona of The Philly Special Show suggests that general manager Howie Roseman might have his sights set on Oweh, a New Jersey native and former first-round pick, if the Ravens fail to secure him with a contract extension. “Oweh is from New Jersey and would certainly make sense as a trade target for the Eagles if he became available,” DiBona wrote. “He fits the Howie Roseman mold as a former high draft pick that hasn’t exactly found consistent success with the team that originally drafted him.”
Oweh, who prepped for his contract year by adding roughly 20 pounds of muscle this offseason, showcased his potential in 2024 with a career-high 10 sacks, relying primarily on his speed. His added size could make him an even more formidable force in 2025, potentially elevating him to the next tier of pass rushers. However, acquiring Oweh comes with challenges. The Ravens exercised his fifth-year option last spring, guaranteeing him $13.2 million in 2025, which would count against the salary cap of any team trading for him.
Fortunately, Roseman has positioned the Eagles well financially. The post-June 1 releases of Darius Slay Jr. and James Bradberry, combined with modest savings from the Huff trade, have left Philadelphia with over $30 million in cap space. Additionally, the Eagles boast a robust stockpile of 13 draft picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, giving them the flexibility to pursue a trade for a player of Oweh’s caliber without hesitation.
Still, the bigger question looms: are the Eagles prepared to commit to Oweh long-term? With his second contract on the horizon—either via an extension with Baltimore or a multi-year deal with a new team—Philadelphia would need to be confident in offering Oweh a deal comparable to the one they gave Huff in 2024. If Roseman and the Eagles’ front office aren’t fully convinced of Oweh’s long-term fit, it’s unlikely they’ll make a bold move for a player who could hit free agency in 2026.
As the Eagles continue to reshape their roster, the potential pursuit of Odafe Oweh signals their ambition to remain a defensive powerhouse. Whether this “hunt” for the Ravens’ 10-sack star comes to fruition remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Philadelphia is leaving no stone unturned in their quest to dominate the trenches.