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Eagles Team Needs: 5 Positions To Target In NFL Draft & Free Agency

Dan Girolamo Sports Editor

Published14 Feb 2025

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The Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl champions. Fresh off a Super Bowl parade, the offseason starts now for the Eagles. What are the Eagles’ team needs? These are the five positions to target in the NFL Draft and free agency.

Linebacker

Zack Baun, signed to a 1-year deal with the expectations of being a Special Teams contributor and an extra LB, being one of the 5 FINALISTS for NFL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR, is simply… incredible. Kudos to Zack and the @Eagles front office on an incredible story. pic.twitter.com/IYkjoaPWpy

— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) January 23, 2025

Had Saquon Barkley not rushed for 2,000 yards, Zack Baun would be considered the Eagles’ best signing of the 2024 offseason.

Baun signed a one-year deal last offseason with the Eagles. Fast forward to now. Baun was a first-team All-Pro and Defensive Player of the Year finalist.

Baun will be a free agent and should receive a significant raise.

The Eagles can solve their linebacker issue by simply re-signing Baun, who wants to remain in Philadelphia. If Baun walks, general manager Howie Roseman will have to find another diamond in the rough this offseason.

Offensive Line

Vikings fans…

This absolute BUS of a right guard — Mekhi Becton — is an unrestricted free agent… pic.twitter.com/8mBJNP6wtN

— Phil Mackey 🎙 (@PhilMackey) January 19, 2025

Mekhi Becton was considered a bust after he struggled with the New York Jets.

Becton signed with the Eagles last offseason and switched from tackle to guard.

The move paid off, as Becton logged the fifth most snaps this season for the Eagles.

Becton, who turns 26 soon, could be worthy of a long-term contract. If the Eagles let him walk, Roseman will likely draft some offensive lineman to replace Becton.

Meanwhile, Lane Johnson has to be on retirement watch because of his age (34). Johnson is expected to return, but retirement can’t be ruled out.

Edge Rusher

Josh Sweat is projected to receive between $18-20M per season during his upcoming contract negotiations.

Projections indicate that he could end up with a contract similar to what Jonathan Greenard signed last year (4yrs, $76M), a number unlikely to be matched by the Eagles. pic.twitter.com/UjsIp57Eei

— PHILADELPHIA EAGLES CONFEDERATION (@PhillyEaglesCON) February 12, 2025

The Eagles’ defensive line was one of the primary reasons for their dominance in Super Bowl LIX.

Josh Sweat led the team with 2.5 sacks in the 40-22 win.

Sweat could not have played a better game at a crucial time as he enters free agency.

With teams always looking for pass rushers, Sweat could command a deal that reaches $20 million annually.

One of Sweat’s running mates, Brandon Graham, is contemplating retirement.

Expect the Eagles to add at least one more pass rusher this offseason.

Cornerback

James Bradberry and Darius Slay have zero guaranteed dollars on their contract this offseason, cutting both will save the Eagles $34 million in cash.

Only thing guaranteed on their contracts’ are $4.9 million options each that become guaranteed on September 1st.

Bradberry is…

— Philly Nation (@Philly__Nation) February 12, 2025

The Eagles could be losing two cornerbacks via salary cap casualties.

James Bradberry and Darius Slay do not have any guaranteed money left in their deals, making them prime candidates to be released.

The emergence of cornerbacks Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean makes Bradberry and Slay expendable.

Bradberry is likely getting cut, and Slay is more of a toss-up. Either way, the Eagles need to draft or sign some cornerbacks.