With draft weekend in the rearview mirror, Philadelphia Eagles fans have had some time to marinate on the selections they made in 2026.
The Eagles made eight total selections, with the first five going to offense and the last three to defense. Eagles general manager Howie Roseman ended up making three trades, including getting a Pro Bowl edge rusher and landing their A.J. Brown replacement in the first round.
Among everything that happened on a very busy weekend, who came out as the biggest winners and losers from the draft in Philly? Let's take a look at five people who are either considered winners or losers.
Winner: Marcus Epps, S
There were some draft experts who thought a safety would go within the first four rounds to the Eagles to help replace Reed Blankenship and compete with Marcus Epps for one of the starting jobs. That did not happen, and what it relief that had to be for Epps as the Eagles send a message that he's the guy. For now, Epps will only have to compete with Michael Carter II for the job in training camp.
Loser: Grant Calcaterra, TE
How about eight tight ends potentially competing for three spots on the 53-man roster? Calcaterra almost felt like a lock since the Eagles knew him so well, but after all these additions, including second-round pick Eli Stowers from Vanderbilt, it feels more and more like Calcaterra might be a cut candidate at the end of training camp.
Winner: Tanner McKee, QB
With the Eagles selecting North Dakota State quarterback Cole Payton in the fifth round, McKee's chances of being traded to a team where he could start increased. What will most likely happen is that Philly will wait for quarterback injuries before calling about trading McKee, but the chances of him leaving just increased. That might not be a great thing for the Eagles, but McKee might be happier to be one step closer to potentially starting in the NFL.
Winner: Jonathan Greenard, EDGE
The Minnesota Vikings were not about to give Greenard more money as they tried to cut back, so they traded him to a team that badly wanted him. Philly got the deal done and gave him a four-year, $100 million contract extension, showing their commitment to him. Despite a tough 2025 season, Greenard's potential in this Eagles defense is scary to think about.
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Winner: Howie Roseman, General Manger
Who else is ever a bigger winner on draft weekend every year than Howie Roseman? Traded up three spots to get a starting receiver the first round for USC's Makai Lemon and only had to give up two third rounders to get a Pro Bowl edge rusher in Greenard. Roseman once again cooked up some great deals, and now the Eagles' offense is younger with a bright future.
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