Eagles Free Agency Tracker: Rumors, Reports, and Signings

NFL free agency will officially get underway on March 11, but the Eagles aren’t waiting around to make moves to start building their 2026 roster.

After a disappointing end to the 2025 season, the Eagles had 20 players set to be free agents. Howie Roseman has been known to do bring guys back before they hit the market, but he’ll have some tough decisions to make this season as the salary cap and the future cost of a young, dominant defense are front of mind.

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The team did get some good news along the OL, with Lane Johnson confirming that he’ll return for his 14th season, and reports that Landon Dickerson is expected to come back, as well — this after both had reportedly considered retirement this offseason. As Roseman and Co. start filling positions of need, having Johnson and Dickerson back will give them a lesser need to stack experienced lineman and allow them to turn to the draft for players to develop under the All-Pro and Pro Bowlers up front.

There’s still plenty of work to be done to build Philadelphia’s roster. Among the 20 players hitting free agency, the Eagles could lose three of their four tight ends, their punter, and two starting safeties.

Here are some of the reports and rumors going around about Howie’s moves, and be sure to check back for updates:

Confirmed Eagles signings

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Latest rumors and reports

• With Jonathan Gannon out as the Cardinals head coach, former Eagles edge rusher Josh Sweat has reportedly asked to be traded. Some options include following the now-DC Gannon to Green Bay, or perhaps back to Philadelphia. There are some rumors that the Eagles might be considering a reunion with Sweaty J — it seems like a longshot, but never say never.

• Sources did not want people to forget that the Eagles are still in talks about trading for Jonathan Greenard, with what seemed like hourly updates that those talks were still happening.

• The Eagles were among several teams that reached out and made offers to Trey Hendrickson. He ultimately signed with the Ravens — after they backed out of their deal for Maxx Crosby — but that means Howie is still working the market for a new edge rusher.

• According to Cowboys reporter Nick Harris, the Eagles (among others) have called the Steelers regarding a trade for LB Patrick Queen, who is an option for a mid-round pick.

• Eagles reporter Ashlyn Sullivan revealed that Nakobe Dean and his reps met with the team at the NFL Combine and spoke about the different roles on defense. She suggests that Dean should have good opportunities elsewhere this offseason.

• As the start of the tampering window approaches, John Clark reported that the Eagles are still trying to get a deal done with Jaelan Phillips, and are also working on a contract extension with Jalen Carter.

Early rumors and reports

• Several teams have reportedly reached out to the Eagles regarding Jalen Carter. The teams linked to interest in Carter include the Packers, Bears, 49ers, Seahawks, and Raiders. It doesn’t seem like the Eagles are eager to trade away one of their top defenders, but if they’re able to get a big return — like two first rounders — they might reconsider.

Let us know what you think about these rumors, reports, and signings in the comment section!