Just one week until the Philadelphia Eagles start making their selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, and no one has a clue what's going to happen.
The Eagles could select offensive line, wide receiver, tight end, edge rusher, or safety with their first-round pick, but what are they actually going to do? ESPN Eagles reporter Tim McManus tries to share what the team could actually do with the 23rd overall pick.
"The offensive line was an issue for the first time in a long time last season, and there's evidence the Eagles could invest early in the trenches after the bulk of their predraft visits were dedicated to that position group. Right tackle Lane Johnson and left guard Landon Dickerson both contemplated retirement this offseason, further emphasizing the need to fortify the front. However, they won't force a pick. Philadelphia is primarily focused on walking away with what it considers a first-round talent, whether that's at O-line, receiver, tight end or otherwise."
Does anyone actually know what the Eagles are going to do at pick 23?
All indications are that the Eagles are going heavy on offense to prepare for the departures of veterans like A.J. Brown and Lane Johnson in the near future. The problem is the losses of Jaelan Phillips and Reed Blankenship on defense left massive holes for the team that have to be addressed in the draft as well.
This draft, no matter what, is not going to be the place where the Eagles are going to magically solve all their roster issues. Philly is going to have to use free agency or make some trades if they want to fill the roster spots that aren't addressed in the draft.
Based on what Eagles general manager Howie Roseman has done in the past, don't be surprised if the offensive line ends up being the route he takes, as Philly is known for building up front first before other positions. Wide receiver will no doubt be a position that gets filled to potentially replace Brown at some point in the draft.
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There's no doubt Roseman is going to work his magic in the draft. It may not be a spell that is quickly shown, but one that, if given enough time, will show that he's got the touch that has made him one of the best general managers in NFL history.
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