Howie Roseman is more than comfortable with taking risks. He's one of the most active general managers in the NFL, betting on players through trades and free-agent signings each year. This offseason was no different.
The Philadelphia Eagles made multiple risky moves in attempts to improve their roster for another deep playoff run. Five weeks into the season, the plan hasn't completely come together.
But not all of Roseman's offseason decisions have flopped. A few newcomers have already proved their value.
3 Eagles offseason additions who have proved their worth
CB Riq Woolen
The Eagles were painfully aware of their need for another starting outside cornerback after the 2025 season. They took a chance on Riq Woolen, giving him a one-year "prove-it" deal in free agency. He's already delivering.
Woolen hasn't been a lockdown cornerback by any means, but he's been a significant improvement over what the Eagles had at the position last season. He may not be back after his contract expires, but his addition has been an important one for Philadelphia.
EDGE Jonathan Greenard
Jonathan Greenard has been limited by injuries this year, but when he has been on the field, he has been dominant. In just 29 pass-rush snaps, he has produced five pressures. While he hasn't produced a sack yet, he has been a consistent disruptor in the backfield.
Once Greenard takes on a full-time role, he'll become the dynamic edge defender that the Eagles traded for.
WR Dontayvion Wicks
Over five weeks, Dontayvion Wicks leads the Eagles in targets, receiving yards, and total EPA generated. With DeVonta Smith injured, he has stepped into the WR1 role for Philadelphia. While it's certainly not ideal to have Wicks become the top target, he has kept the offense from completely collapsing.
The Eagles traded two late-round picks to the Green Bay Packers back in April. Considering the receiver's production so far this season, Philadelphia won't miss those picks.
2 Eagles offseason additions who look like flops so far
WR Marquise Brown
Not every receiver addition has been a home run. Marquise 'Hollywood' Brown has struggled to get on the field, even when healthy. He only played in the Week 3 win over the Tennessee Titans and failed to earn a single target. He's now missed multiple weeks with an ankle injury.
The Eagles dished out $5 million for Brown, who was coming off a significant injury he suffered while with the Kansas City Chiefs. They would have been better off spending that money elsewhere.
WR Makai Lemon
It's far too early to call Makai Lemon a draft bust. Matthew Golden's Packers breakout has shown that young receivers can take time to become impact players. But the Eagles have needed Lemon to contribute in recent weeks, and he hasn't shown up.
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At just 0.32 EPA per target, Lemon has been the least efficient receiver on the Eagles' offense.
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