The 2026 NFL Draft provides the perfect opportunity for Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman to get to work and improve the roster after a disappointing 11-6 season last year.
Roseman has his work cut out for him, as the Eagles have a ton of needs to address. Bleacher Report writer Kristopher Knox named the three most important roster needs for each team, noting that the Eagles need to add an edge rusher, an offensive lineman, and a tight end.
"The Philadelphia Eagles' top needs may be a bit different if they actually intend to trade A.J. Brown later in the offseason. It wouldn't be surprising to see Howie Roseman taking a flier on a receiver or two later in the draft, regardless. However, Philly is likely to focus on its offensive and defensive fronts early in the draft. The Eagles failed to retain edge-defender Jaelan Phillips, so an edge prospect like Texas A&M's Cashius Howell, Missouri's Zion Young, or Central Florida's Malachi Lawrence would be sensible in the first or second round. Roseman must also prepare for the eventual departure of tackle Lane Johnson and guard Landon Dickerson, who both reportedly considered retirement this offseason. O-line prospects like Alabama's Kadyn Proctor, Texas A&M's Chase Bisontis, and Oregon's Emmanuel Pregnon should be on Roseman's radar. The Eagles should also plan for the eventual departure of tight end Dallas Goedert. While they may not target a tight end on opening night, Baylor's Michael Trigg and Notre Dame's Eli Raridon should be viable Day-2 targets."
Eagles must address at least three big roster needs in 2026 NFL Draft
All of those make sense for the Eagles, as they are most likely to take an offensive lineman or an edge rusher in the first round. If not, then whatever doesn't get picked is a Day 2 selection, with tight end also being thrown in there.
Wide receiver is another need, with Brown more than likely getting traded, so Day 1 or 2 will be used on finding one more receiver to replace him. They could also wait until Day 3 for a receiver, but they will want to select a solid starter for the next four to five years alongside DeVonta Smith.
Safety is another massive need for this roster, but all indications are that they are stressing about taking one early in the draft. That might end up being a position addressed next offseason, with the Eagles most likely rolling with Andrew Mukuba and Marcus Epps as starters.
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Philly has a lot of needs for Roseman to address, and not all of them will be touched on this year. The Eagles should know, though, that at least building up front is the most important thing.
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