Eagles prepare to move six players before Tuesday deadline
Philadelphia's 2-7 record and injury list push the team to sell assets, including Super Bowl winners Ojomo and Smith Jr.
By Harper Collins ·
The Philadelphia Eagles sit at 2-7 after nine weeks of play.
The team entered the season with high expectations after acquiring new talent and signing key players in the offseason. That plan has unraveled due to a long list of injuries and the departure of a franchise legend. General Manager Howie Roseman now faces a trade deadline on Tuesday at 4 p.m. The Eagles are expected to act as sellers to maximize value before the season ends.
Defensive lineman Moro Ojomo leads the list of potential departures. Roseman selected Ojomo in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL draft from the University of Texas. He became a key contributor to the defense that won the Super Bowl in the 2024 season. Ojomo is set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2027. The Eagles are unlikely to re-sign him after investing in Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis. Several teams are expected to show interest in the player. Trading him would provide value before he leaves Philadelphia on free agency.
Cornerback Riq Woolen signed a one-year contract worth $12 million in the offseason. He was brought in to serve as the No. 2 outside cornerback alongside Quinyon Mitchell. Woolen has started in every game this season. He has recorded 34 tackles, one forced fumble, and eight pass deflections. His contract expires after the 2026 season. Teams seeking help at cornerback could be interested in acquiring the former Seattle Seahawk before his deal ends.
Tight end Dallas Goedert is another player who could be moved. The Eagles have been hesitant to sign him to a long-term contract over the last two years. He returned to the team on a one-year deal in the offseason. Goedert has caught 31 passes for 308 yards and two touchdowns in seven games this season. A contender needing a receiving tight end might view him as a viable offensive upgrade.
Offensive lineman Landon Dickerson has dealt with injuries over the last two seasons. He helped the Eagles win the Super Bowl in 2024. The team reportedly reworked his contract in the offseason after rumors emerged that he might retire. Dickerson is a former second-round pick who could assist a team with offensive line needs.
Edge rusher Nolan Smith Jr. is under contract through the 2027 season. He is a former first-round pick who set a franchise record for most sacks in a single postseason during the 2024 Super Bowl run. Smith is 25 years old. The Eagles are unlikely to hand him a large contract given his injury history and the financial commitments to Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean. The team also signed another edge rusher to an extension. Smith could be traded to offset costs.
Wide receiver Hollywood Brown joined the team in the offseason to provide depth. He has struggled with health in the 2026 season. Brown has appeared in only four games and caught five passes for 63 yards. The Eagles need healthy wideouts, as DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks are still dealing with injuries. Brown is on a one-year contract, making him a likely candidate for a trade.
The Eagles currently project to hold a top pick in next year's draft. This status supports a strategy of selling veterans who are not part of the long-term roster plan. The team aims to acquire draft capital or younger players in return for these six individuals. The deadline arrives Tuesday afternoon, forcing decisions on players who helped secure a championship just a year ago.
