The NFL offseason is in full swing. It feels like only a few weeks ago that Eagles fans were mourning an early playoff exit, and now we're facing what could be a crucial draft for Philadelphia.
Here's everything you need to know about the weekend ahead.
What: NFL Draft 2026
Where: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
When: April 23-25
How: NFL Network, ESPN, updates on Metro Philadelphia & the Philly Sports Network YouTube channel
NFL Draft schedule
Round 1: Thursday, April 23 at 8 p.m.
Rounds 2-3: Friday, April 24 at 7 p.m.
Rounds 4-7: Saturday, April 25 at 12 p.m
Round 1: 23rd overall
Round 2: 54th overall
Round 3: 68th overall (via New York Jets)
Round 3: 98th overall(compensatory)
Round 4: 114th overall (via Atlanta Falcons)
Round 4: 137th overall
Round 6: 215th overall
This might be the cloudiest offseason in recent memory for the Eagles. We don't know what A.J Brown's future holds despite constant affirmation that he will remain in Philadelphia, there are some big contract extensions on deck for the likes of Jalen Carter, Nolan Smith to battle with, and of course, the ever-present need to find a TE to grow behind Dallas Goedert.
The Eagles need to reinforce the Safety spot with depth after bidding a tough goodbye to Reed Blankenship. Cooper DeJean could move up, but it then opens a need at the nickel spot. Either way, expect an influx of versatile DB talent alongside some bulk on the defensive front.
There's also the potential need to start developing Lane Johnson's heir. The Eagles have done a fantastic job in turning water into wine through drafting late-round talents, but without Jeff Stoutland at the facility, one has to wonder whether or not the Eagles will aggressively push for a higher-tier player out of the gate.
