Eagles' 81-man roster following the 2026 NFL Draft
The Philadelphia Eagles have finalized their 81-man roster following the 2026 NFL Draft, adding eight drafted players and several undrafted free agents. The team prioritized offensive improvements, selecting five offensive players in the first five rounds, including WR Makai Lemon and TE Eli Stowers, who are expected to contribute early. Key veterans like Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, and Lane Johnson remain central, while the defense retains its strong front line led by Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis. Roster battles loom, especially at wide receiver and along the offensive line, as the team prepares for offseason workouts and minicamp.
- ▪The Eagles drafted five offensive players in the first five rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft, headlined by WR Makai Lemon and TE Eli Stowers.
- ▪Jalen Hurts returns as starting quarterback, supported by Tanner McKee and veteran addition Andy Dalton, acquired via trade from Carolina.
- ▪Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby lead a crowded backfield, with Will Shipley, Dameon Pierce, and Carson Steele also on the roster.
- ▪Dallas Goedert re-signed for one year, while second-round pick Eli Stowers is viewed as his long-term successor at tight end.
- ▪The defensive line remains a strength, featuring Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, and Moro Ojomo, with Byron Young and Ty Robinson providing depth.
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