Eagles Strategically Manage Free Agency, Prepare for Draft

0:00The latest scores, headlines, and storylines. Right here on NFL News today, subscribe and stay game ready. The Philadelphia Eagles kicked off free agency with several familiar faces heading elsewhere. Safety Reed Blankenship signed a $24 million deal over three years with the Houston Texans. Linebacker Nikobe Dean joined the Las Vegas Raiders on a $36 million contract from 2026 to 2028. Edge rusher Gillian Phillips landed a $120 million pact with the Carolina Panthers over four years, while wide receiver Jahan. Dotson went to the Atlanta Falcons. Fans might feel a bit down about losing these respected players, but the front office made smart calls by not overpaying. Dean and Phillips commanded big bucks elsewhere, yet injuries made those prices too steep for Philly. This keeps the cap flexible without emotional splurges. Clearing roster spots sets up the Eagles to reward their young defensive stars soon. Guys like Jalen Carter, Nolan Smith, Quinion Mitchell, and Jelix Hunt are next in line

1:05for extensions. With the market heating up, Philadelphia is positioning itself to lock them in before cost skyrocket. A big bonus came through the league's compensatory pick formula. The Eagles earned a league high for extra selections for the 2026 draft, tying Pittsburgh and Baltimore. They also quietly kept slot corner Michael Carter the second on a team friendly deal. Howie Roseman has a track record of turning these quiet starts into success. Last off season fell shaky too, but it paid off. Stay patient, as the plan unfolds through trades and the draft. This episode is brought to you in partnership with our sponsor. No need to switch positions. The sound is already where your head is. S-O-L-I-SOLY-PILLOW.com