Just about every piece of confetti has been swept from the City of Brotherly Love's streets. The Super Bowl victory parade was over two weeks ago. The Philadelphia Eagles have turned the page, and at the time this story is released, they're interviewing prospects at the 2025 NFL Combine.
A champion's mindset is different. They celebrate for a week or two before refocusing and beginning the quest to win another Lombardi Trophy. For the second time in their history, the Birds enter the offseason as the reigning and defending champions.
Familiar faces will leave the organization. There will be unexpected signings. As always, roster turnover is inevitable. The process of building another contender is already underway.
On the same day Philly celebrated its victory parade, they announced the signing of 13 players. Here's a look at each one as we prepare for the new league year, free agency, and the 2025 NFL Draft.
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Here are the Eagles signed to future/reserve deals
Love was in the air on February 14th as we attended another Super Bowl parade and celebrated another Valentine's Day. We love our Eagles, and we'll love talking about them through this offseason.
Lucky number 13... That's how many players the Birds signed to future reserve deals. Here's a look at each one as the process of building the 2025-26 Eagles is underway.
DB Tariq Castro-Fields
A sixth-round selection in 2022, Tariq Castro-Fields, like Saquon Barkley and Jahan Dotson, is a former Penn State Nittany Lion. He, to date, has four tackles on his NFL resume.
DB Parry Nickerson
Parry Nickerson is another former sixth-round draft choice. Credit him with 33 tackles so far. He has appeared in 30 games with three starts.
DB A.J. Woods
A.J. Woods entered the NFL this past offseason as a 2024 rookie undrafted free agent. He landed with the Washington Commanders but transitioned to Philly and has already won a Super Bowl as a result.
DB Andre' Sam
Another 2024 undrafted rookie free agent. Andre' Sam cut his teeth collegiately at McNeese (2017–2021), Marshall (2022), and LSU (2023). He's five-foot-11 and tips the scales at 194 pounds.
WR Elijah Cooks
A First-team All-Mountain West nod in 2022, wide receiver Elijah Cooks appeared in 11 games with the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2023 to 2024. He has three receptions on his professional resume so far and looks to make a name for himself with this Eagles squad.
WR Danny Gray
Here's someone we're interested in. He stands at six feet and tips the scales at 200 pounds. We'll see how things go. He hails from SMU, Grant Calcaterra's stomping grounds.
RB Tyrion Davis-Price
Tyrion Davis has played for three seasons, two in San Francisco for the 49ers and his most recent with the Eagles. 43 rushing attempts have produced six first downs. Can he take the next steps this spring and summer?
LB Dallas Grant
This six-foot-two 224-pounder was Quinyon Mitchell's teammate at Toledo, and the former Rockets are now teammates at the professional level. He earned two First-team All-MAC nods (2022,2023). Will any of that translate to the professional level?
LB Ochaun Mathis
Professional stints with the L.A. Rams (2023) and New England Patriots (2024) led Mathis to Philadelphia. So far, he has two tackles on his NFL resume.
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DL K.J. Henry
K.J. Henry has been part of both College Football Playoff (Clemson) and Super Bowl-winning teams. Now, he looks to win a job on this Eagles roster next spring and summer. He has a tough hill to climb though.
DL Gabe Hall
An undrafted rookie free agent acquisition this past offseason, the Eagles added Gabe Hall as an UDFA. Can he take another step and make waves during the coming offseason?
TE Nick Muse
Nick Muse spent three seasons with the Minnesota Vikings (2022-24) and has one catch for 22 yards on his resume to show for it. He'll have an opportunity to compete for a job in Philly's tight end room.
OL Laekin Vakalahi
Like Jordan Mailata did many moons ago, Laekin Vakalahi joined the NFL through the International Pathways Program. He doesn't count against Philly's roster count, so he'll be around. That will allow his coaches to continue teaching him.
He's in good hands with the best O-line coach in the business. Jeff Stoutland.
Philly announced two other roster moves since adding the above 13 players.
We have released C Nick Gates. pic.twitter.com/lDpZmiVFzK
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) February 18, 2025
We have signed RB Lew Nichols to the Active Roster. pic.twitter.com/aPXg812T3d
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) February 25, 2025
The new league year begins on March 12th. We'll see a ton of activity during the coming free-agency frenzy. Then, we dive into Top 30 visits and Pro Days. The 2025 NFL Draft is in Green Bay. It runs from April 24th through the 26th.