While many agree that the 2026 Philadelphia Eagles have one of the most talented rosters in the NFL, there are still a ton of questions about whether this team can be great.
The Eagles' defense seems to have everything in order from the line to the secondary, but the offense has a lot of questions with a new offensive coordinator in Sean Mannion and the question of whether Jalen Hurts can adjust to a seventh play-caller in his career. Currently a free agent, Brandon Graham appeared on NFL Network's "Good Morning Football" to share his thoughts on the 2026 team and how they are shaping up.
"Jalen Hurts, man, he don't get enough credit for that. Because for us on defense, we have the same coordinator, and that helps going into the offseason. All he had to do is tweak certain things that he's seen from the film, and then we just continuously keep building, keep stacking. I know that they gonna have an even better year this year because, of course, we got the same players, majority of the same players. You got Zack Baun in the middle. We lost Nakobe, who was a great leader on defense. But I know a lot of guys like Jihaad is going to step up because he had a good season last year, good rookie season. Cooper is a baller, man. I mean, he's athletic, a guy that can adjust. He's a ball player. So I'm not worried about him. You get Jalen Carter in there. I'm excited for the defense because I think that's our strong point until the offense figures out, figures everything out, and figure out their identity. But I know that they will know their identity this year because I think Mannion is already stepping in a great position. He's already in a great position because of the players he has on his team. They hungry, seem like them guys are loving each other even more and trying to build this thing."
Brandon Graham likes what he sees in 2026 Eagles team
The defense should have zero concerns, as they will continue to dominate. Carter and Jordan Davis are holding things down on the line, while Baun is still one of the best linebackers in the NFL. They have All-Pros in Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean, who combined aren't even allowing a 50% completion percentage when targeted.
One big question about the defense is who will replace Reed Blankenship and how they will play. Marcus Epps appears to be in line to start alongside Andrew Mukuba, but even Mukuba has his own questions coming off a fractured ankle injury last year.
As for the offense, a banged-up offensive line and a wide receiver room without A.J. Brown leave a ton of mystery to the Eagles' offense. Even Saquon Barkley had a down year, which has some wondering whether he is starting to regress in his career.
Hurts might be the biggest question mark despite potentially being the most consistent player on the team. His future is in question, and he needs a strong year under Mannion to prove he remains the long-term solution at quarterback.
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Eagles fans should join Graham in his excitement with the roster because the talent level is insane. If the offense can find its groove back in 2026, this team is going to be dangerous.
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