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Lane Johnson Successor or BPA for 1st round pick?
Curious about the BGN community’s stance on the Eagles’ first-round draft choice this year? The search for Lane Johnson’s successor has been a hot topic. Alongside this, there are other essential roster needs (Edge, OG, TE, S, CB) being debated, with numerous players available for the Eagles at pick 23.
Many sources indicate that most starting offensive tackles are selected in the first round. While there are exceptions (like Jordan Mailata), the first round typically has the highest “hit rate.” Mock drafts indicate that by the Eagles’ second-round pick (#54), all top OTs are usually gone, leaving only developmental prospects like Dametrrious Crownover, who is not a guaranteed long-term replacement for Lane Johnson.
If the best player available at pick 23 isn’t an offensive tackle, would you rather the Eagles select the best available player or the top offensive tackle?
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Here’s the latest from the Philadelphia Eagles…
2026 NFL Free Agency Grades for All 32 Teams – PFF
Philadelphia Eagles: C+. Cornerback Riq Woolen joins the Eagles, coming off the least favorable season of his four-year career but known for his volatility. He has achieved 50 pass breakups and interceptions combined but allowed 20 touchdowns and incurred 35 penalties. EDGE Arnold Ebiketie also becomes an Eagle. Although he wasn’t a standout pass-rusher for the Falcons, his metrics consistently improved, leading to a 73.4 PFF pass-rush grade and 16.8% pass-rush win rate in 2025. While Ebiketie might not step in as the primary edge defender, he provides promising depth without significant financial implications.
Darius Slay Announces NFL Retirement – BGN
After a remarkable 13-year career, Darius Slay, formerly of the Philadelphia Eagles, has declared his retirement from football at age 35, sharing his announcement via social media.
Eagles Free Agency Reset with BLG! – The Ringer’s Philly Special
Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton from Bleeding Green Nation to review the Eagles’ free agency thus far. Tight end Dallas Goedert is returning on a one-year deal, yet questions loom about the market for Goedert, who shared the lead for touchdowns among tight ends. Moreover, the ongoing speculation regarding A.J. Brown’s potential trade continues. Lastly, they discuss which positions the Eagles will target with their high draft picks.
