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Eagles Face Trade Deadline Amid Struggles
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In Short: The Philadelphia Eagles are facing a critical trade deadline as they struggle to improve their 2-4 record.
The Philadelphia Eagles are facing a critical trade deadline as they struggle to improve their 2-4 record. General manager Howie Roseman is considering trading players like Saquon Barkley and Dallas Goedert to bolster the team's performance.
Barkley's contract, while financially complex, makes him a potential target for teams seeking explosive running backs. Goedert, who signed a renegotiated contract this offseason, could also be on the move due to his relatively low base salary.
The Eagles have made significant investments in their defensive line, including Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis, but may need to make tough decisions to keep their roster competitive.
With quarterback Jalen Hurts out indefinitely due to injury, the Eagles are under pressure to find a solution at the quarterback position. They are exploring trade options for a new starter.
The team's current struggles have put head coach Nick Sirianni under scrutiny. The Eagles have lost three consecutive games, including a disappointing performance against the Chicago Bears.
Despite the current difficulties, the Eagles still boast a talented roster, particularly on defense, with players like Nolan Smith Jr., Zack Baun, and Cooper DeJean.
Owner Jeffrey Lurie's recent induction into the Eagles Hall of Fame highlights the team's past successes, but the current focus is on turning around their season.
The Eagles' upcoming game against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football is a crucial matchup for both teams, as they both seek to improve their standings in the NFC East.
What this adds
The Eagles have a complex decision to make regarding Saquon Barkley's contract, which includes various option bonuses.
Background
The Philadelphia Eagles have placed star quarterback Jalen Hurts on injured reserve after consultations with multiple doctors.
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What's confirmed
- The Philadelphia Eagles are facing a critical trade deadline as they struggle to improve their 2-4 record. General manager Howie Roseman is considering trading players like Saquon Barkley and Dallas Goedert to bolster the team's performance.
- Barkley's contract, while financially complex, makes him a potential target for teams seeking explosive running backs. Goedert, who signed a renegotiated contract this offseason, could also be on the move due to his relatively low base salary.
- The Eagles have made significant investments in their defensive line, including Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis, but may need to make tough decisions to keep their roster competitive.
- With quarterback Jalen Hurts out indefinitely due to injury, the Eagles are under pressure to find a solution at the quarterback position. They are exploring trade options for a new starter.
- The team's current struggles have put head coach Nick Sirianni under scrutiny. The Eagles have lost three consecutive games, including a disappointing performance against the Chicago Bears.
- Despite the current difficulties, the Eagles still boast a talented roster, particularly on defense, with players like Nolan Smith Jr., Zack Baun, and Cooper DeJean.
- Owner Jeffrey Lurie's recent induction into the Eagles Hall of Fame highlights the team's past successes, but the current focus is on turning around their season.
- The Eagles' upcoming game against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football is a crucial matchup for both teams, as they both seek to improve their standings in the NFC East.
What's still developing
- Saquon Barkley's contract, with all the various option bonuses included, makes dealing with him somewhat financially complicated, but given the Eagles ' struggles, his age, and the fact that teams are looking for explosiveness at running back these days, he makes sense as a target for needy teams.
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- That means the hot stove will heat up considerably fairly soon.
- If the Eagles want to get aggressive, they can consider dealing both him and Nolan Smith, whose fifth-year option they picked up for next season but who they probably can't afford to keep in the longer term.
- It would be pretty surprising if Jeffery Simmons were dealt away, considering he recently signed a three-year, $105.8 million contract extension that made him the highest-paid defensive tackle in the NFL.
- He's 23rd in pressure rate among 148 players with 100 or more pass-rush snaps, according to Tru Media, and 18th in havoc play rate.
- "My mom is struggling with some health stuff, my dad," he said at the time, developments that put what matters into focus.
- They did not elevate tackle John Ojukwu from the practice squad before Saturday's deadline, an indication that Johnson's availability was not in serious question earlier in the week.
- Just before the inactives were announced, the Eagles said Johnson was questionable for the game.
- Eagles two-time All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson is inactive for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams for personal reasons.
- With Fred Johnson (knee) also sidelined, the Eagles do not have any reserve tackles active for the game.
- "The Eagles Hall of Fame honors those who have made exceptional contributions to the history of this organization and the National Football League," former Eagles quarterback and legend Ron Jaworski said.