Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman is as good as there is when it comes to closing a deal on a trade that will look good for the franchise later on down the road.
After the 19-17 preseason win over the New York Jets on Friday, it almost seemed as if Roseman picked up the phone and never rested until he got the players and trade he wanted. Sunday was a busy day for Roseman, as three trades were finalized, including the Eagles' additions of quarterback Sam Howell, offensive tackle Fred Johnson, and two sixth-round picks.
Multiple players were shown the door in the process as well for the Eagles. Safety Lewis Cine and quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson were cut from the team, while offensive tackle Darian Kinnard was traded to the Green Bay Packers.
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— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 25, 2025
It certainly made for a ton of fireworks on a day that was quieter than usual from the rest of the NFL. Even with the Eagles dominating headlines, is there a bigger problem with the team than what fans thought?
Eagles' depth problems being shown on offense in a big way
Everyone knows how dominant this offense is in Philadelphia. Saquon Barkley is coming off a 2,000+ yard season, and three of the starting linemen are considered top five at their positions. Quarterback Jalen Hurts has the best one-two punch at wide receiver with A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith.
What about the players behind those starters? Are they any good?
Starting at quarterback, Tanner McKee is one of the best backups in the NFL, but his fractured thumb is keeping him off the field. Rookie Kyle McCord did not do enough in preseason to win the QB3 job which led to Howell joining the team.
Running back and wide receiver seem to be just fine with the Eagles having Will Shipley and A.J. Dillon there. At receiver, undrafted rookie Darius Cooper emerged as a legit player, which helps a solid group already.
The offensive line has surprisingly been the biggest concern. From the rookies, there is promise with Myles Hinton and Drew Kendall, but they are not quite ready yet. Kendall Lamm and Trevor Keegan have been big disappointments on the line. Kenyon Green hasn't been able to stay healthy, which were the same problems he had in Houston with the Texans.
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While it seems like Roseman is fixing these issues with band aid responses, the development of some of these players is worrisome. This might not hurt Philly this season, but there will be a point that if this continues to happen, it could grow into a much, much bigger problem.