The Philadelphia Eagles are trending down after yet another Week 9 loss to the New York Giants, but they are close to fully embracing the tank.
Philly's offense still looks like the worst unit on the field, while the defense finally played its best game of the season. It was not enough, though, as the Eagles fell to 2-7 and now have a seven-game losing streak.
It's the Eagles' bye week now, so they can't hurt the fan base. The hope is that other teams in Week 10 will lose to help Philly out.
How likely is it that the Eagles will tank in the 2026 season and set themselves up for the 2027 offseason? We'll look at where they are in the draft order, review their draft picks, and, since every Eagles fan is foaming at the mouth for Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, assess Philly's chances of selecting him.
- Updated 2027 NFL Draft first round order and where Eagles land
- Eagles' 2027 draft picks overview
- What are the Eagles' chances of landing star WR Jeremiah Smith?
Updated 2027 NFL Draft first round order and where Eagles land
1. Los Angeles Chargers (0-8)
2. Tennessee Titans (1-7)
3. Miami Dolphins (1-7)
4. New York Jets (from Indianapolis Colts) (2-7)
5. Philadelphia Eagles (2-7)
6. New York Jets (2-7)
7. Washington Commanders (2-5-1)
8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-6)
9. Arizona Cardinals (3-6)
10. Atlanta Falcons (3-6)
Unfortunately, not much has changed at the top of the draft order for the Eagles, as they need some teams to pick up a win. The Chargers remain winless after their eighth straight loss and hold the top spot in the draft. Miami and Indianapolis also lost, with Tennessee on a bye week, so that didn't help matters.
This trade deadline will be big for what teams do in the top five. The Colts and Titans have already been trading away players. Los Angeles doesn't seem interested, which could be good for the Eagles.
Philly has already ruled out Moro Ojomo and Saquon Barkley as trade candidates, but plenty of others are ready to move. The Eagles could be very busy, depending on the market, with players like Hollywood Brown, Dallas Goedert, Landon Dickerson, and Riq Woolen among the top trade candidates.
Eagles' 2027 draft picks overview
- First Round: Own pick (currently projected fifth overall)
- Second Round: Own pick
- Third Round: Own compensatory pick (from Vikings-Jonathan Greenard trade)
- Fourth Round: Own pick
- Fifth Round: Own pick + New England Patriots pick (from A.J. Brown trade) + Baltimore Ravens pick (from Cam Jurgens trade)
This is where the Eagles have not had any movement on draft picks, but that could change completely before the trade deadline. For now, it also looks like at least six draft picks, but that could change in a blink
Philly wants to add more draft picks to address their dead-cap situation and to get some of these one-year contracts off the books. The Eagles have not had much success with their draft picks, so they want to add a few more before the deadline to use as trade assets later.
What are the Eagles' chances of landing star WR Jeremiah Smith?
It seems to be business as usual for Smith at Ohio State, as he continues to dominate through the college football season despite not having his starting quarterback, Julian Sayin, in the game. Smith has caught 69 passes for 1,200 yards and 14 touchdowns—all three statistics are in the top four in the nation.
While the Eagles might already have top receivers in DeVonta Smith, Dontayvion Wicks, and Makai Lemon, Smith is still on many fans' radars. Some would argue that getting edge rushers like South Carolina's Dylan Stewart or Texas' Colin Simmons is the better move.
Mock drafts are coming out now that show that the Eagles might have a path to selecting Smith with the fifth overall pick. Philly might consider it, since he's a once-in-a-generation talent at wide receiver.
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The Chargers could have their eyes on Smith if they get the chance. Philly wouldn't mind having two Smiths dominating on offense in 2027. While it feels like a long shot for the moment, there is a chance the Eagles could move up in the draft to get an elite pass catcher in the first round.
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