NFC East
Philadelphia Eagles
AI Summary
The Eagles enter 2026 reshaped after trading star WR A.J. Brown to New England and replacing longtime OC Kevin Patullo with first-time play-caller Sean Mannion, whose Shanahan-tree scheme (more under center, motion, and play-action) is a significant departure for Jalen Hurts. Nick Sirianni has also leaned into a new 'accountability' culture push amid persistent hot-seat chatter, while a hamstring-plagued receiver corps (DeVonta Smith, rookie Makai Lemon, Britain Covey) has been a training camp headache. Despite the turnover, oddsmakers still list Philadelphia among the NFC's top contenders (roughly +1800 Super Bowl odds), reflecting a roster that has won 11-plus games in four straight seasons even as it retools on offense.
Researched by Team Research Desk · last updated August 20, 2026
Real Efficiency KPIs
Offensive EPA/play
+0.026
#16 of 32
Defensive EPA/play allowed
-0.079
#8 of 32
2025 regular season, 995 offensive / 1066 defensive plays. Source: nflverse play-by-play (github.com/nflverse/nflverse-data), real 2025 regular season. This is a prior-season baseline — this team's 2026 numbers will replace it once real Week 1 plays exist.
Key Players (2025 production)
Leading Passer
Jalen Hurts · QB
294/454, 25 TD, 6 INT
+34.3 passing EPA
Leading Rusher
Saquon Barkley · RB
280 car, 1140 yds, 7 TD
-24.1 rushing EPA
Leading Receiver
A.J. Brown · WR
78/121, 1003 yds, 26% target share
+33.7 receiving EPA
Leading Pass Rusher
Jalyx Hunt · LB
6.5 sacks, 24 QB hits
Leading Tackler
Zack Baun · LB
63 solo, 59 assist
Leading Interceptor
Jalyx Hunt · LB
3 INT
Source: nflverse player stats (github.com/nflverse/nflverse-data), real 2025 regular season; team attribution updated for documented 2026 offseason trades. Prior-season baseline, not 2026 in-season stats.
Key Storylines
- New OC Sean Mannion (first-time play-caller, Shanahan tree) replaces Kevin Patullo, pushing Jalen Hurts toward more under-center snaps, motion, and play-action
- Eagles traded WR A.J. Brown to the Patriots for a 2028 first-round pick and 2027 fifth-rounder; signed Marquise Brown and traded for Dontayvion Wicks, then drafted USC WR Makai Lemon in Round 1
- New OL coach Chris Kuper takes over after Jeff Stoutland's departure, a major change for the run game
- Nick Sirianni pushing a '100% alignment, 0% entitlement' accountability culture amid ongoing hot-seat scrutiny
- Hamstring injuries have hit the receiver room hard in camp, and RB Elijah Mitchell was placed on IR ending his 2026 season
Injury Report
Elijah Mitchell · RB
IR
Placed on injured reserve, ending his 2026 season.
DeVonta Smith · WR
Injured
Dealing with a hamstring injury during training camp.
Makai Lemon · WR
Injured
Rookie dealing with a hamstring injury during training camp.
Britain Covey · WR
Injured
Dealing with a hamstring injury during training camp.
Danny Grey · WR
Injured
Dealing with a concussion in camp.
Quinyon Mitchell · CB
Questionable
Slow to get up after a collision in 1-on-1 drills; did not visit the medical tent, seen as an encouraging sign.