The Philadelphia Eagles rarely gain a competitive advantage by standing still in March, April, and May. Sure, the goal is to win the regular season and, more importantly, the postseason, but let’s not act like free-agent acquisitions and NFL draft classes don’t move the meter. They certainly do so, and this offseason, they have done so again.
That’s what makes CBS Sports’ recent NFC offseason grade for Philadelphia both interesting and somewhat predictable. Tyler Sullivan handed the Eagles a respectable B- in his NFC offseason grades, acknowledging the losses that came with another aggressive roster reset while also recognizing what Howie Roseman does as well as anyone in football: adapt quickly.
“We’re assuming the Eagles will get rid of A.J. Brown in some form or fashion (a trade to the Patriots?), so we’re slotting him in with the departures and formulating our grade accordingly. There were a lot of notable names heading out the door this offseason for Philadelphia, particularly on defense… As it relates to Brown, Roseman has seemingly rebuilt the receiver room with his exit in mind, trading up in the first round of the draft to bring him Makai Lemon, while also bringing in veterans Dontayvion Wicks and Hollywood Brown. With DeVonta Smith slated to elevate to WR1 in this offense, this is a solid retooling by Philadelphia.”
At first glance, some fans may see a grade south of the “A” range and feel underwhelmed. That would miss the bigger picture. This offseason was never going to be about flashy perfection. It was always going to be about recalibration.
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Philadelphia entered the spring knowing roster turnover was inevitable. That’s the cost of sustained contention in today’s NFL. Good players become expensive. Depth gets raided. Tough choices follow. The Eagles lost notable contributors, particularly on defense, and the aforementioned A.J. Brown speculation continues to hover over everything like an unresolved subplot. Even so, Roseman didn’t sit still.
Replacing Jaelan Phillips with Jonathan Greenard feels like the type of practical move contenders make. Greenard brings proven production and helps maintain the pass-rush identity Philadelphia values so heavily. Riq Woolen adds size, upside, and low-risk intrigue to the secondary. Eli Stowers provides another developmental offensive chess piece. Then there’s the receiver room.
The groundwork has clearly begun to keep this team in contention for years to come. Makai Lemon represents the long-term investment. Hollywood Brown offers veteran explosiveness. Dontayvion Wicks adds another intriguing layer. Combined with DeVonta Smith stepping even further into the spotlight, Philadelphia has positioned itself to survive a major transition if necessary. The Eagles didn’t need an offseason built around headlines. They needed one built around solutions, and that’s really what this grade reflects.
Was every move universally loved? No. Are there still unanswered questions? Absolutely, but that’s true for almost every contender. The more relevant question is whether Philadelphia looks better equipped to remain dangerous. The answer is yes. A “B-” feels fair if you’re focusing strictly on departures versus additions, but if history has taught Eagles fans anything, it’s this: betting against Howie Roseman’s long game has rarely aged well. Philadelphia may have simply quietly positioned itself to keep winning.
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This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Eagles earn a B grade from CBS Sports for their solid 2026 offseason
