A year ago, the Eagles’ roster seemed sound and solid. The franchise was coming off its second Super Bowl, buoyed by electric skill position players on offense and young, bruising talent on defense. Following a disappointing 2025 season, the personnel situation feels anything but stable. A.J. Brown might be on the trading block. Key contract decisions loom. Several positions could use an upgrade. In other words, the time is yours, Howie Roseman. The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jeff McLane and Sports Illustrated’s NFL senior writer Albert Breer offer an Eagles free agency forecast days before the craziness gets underway.

00:00 The most consequential free agency season of Howie Roseman’s career?

01:30 A national view of the Eagles heading into free agency

05:25 Jalen Phillips, Max Crosby, and the edge rusher market

16:59 Dallas Goedert’s value on the open market, and to the Eagles

21:51 Tough choices on Nakobe Dean and Reed Blankenship

25:15 A.J. Brown combine gossip; what are the Eagles asking?

35:28 To extend or not to extend; the Jalen Hurts question

41:25 In hindsight…Milton Williams vs. Jalen Carter

unCovering the Birds is a production of The Philadelphia Inquirer and KYW Newsradio Original Podcasts. Look for new episodes throughout the season, including day-after-game reactions.