We're at the halfway point of the 2026 NFL draft process, and that means all eyes will be on Lucas Oil Stadium, as all 32 NFL teams descend on Indianapolis, Indiana, for the scouting combine. While it becomes the ultimate interview process for over 300 prospects, it offers the media a chance to relax and reflect, and it becomes the backdrop for major trades, contract extensions, and backroom wheeling and dealing.
With the combine underway, we're looking at seven Eagles-related storylines to watch.
Howie Roseman
The Eagles general manager knows he'll potentially lose four or five key free agents and understands that's the cost of winning championships. Roseman discussed improving the roster and signing contracts with defensive stars for several reasons. Yet he has some difficult decisions to make about key players who are scheduled to become unrestricted free agents in three weeks.
Nick Sirianni
Kevin Patullo was fired, Jeff Stoutland departed, and Sean Mannion was appointed as offensive coordinator, Josh Grizzard as passing game coordinator, Chris Kuper as offensive line coach, and Ryan Mahaffey as run game coordinator/TE coach. Depending on whom you ask, Sirianni is either the ultimate CEO head coach or on the hot seat entering 2026.
NFL Free Agency
Agents and representatives have descended upon Indianapolis, which allows the Eagles to discuss retaining Nakobe Dean, Jaelan Phillips, Reed Blankenship, Braden Mann, and several others.
Eagles' biggest needs
TE/CB/OLB
Philadelphia is stacked on offense, and Dallas Goedert, Grant Calcaterra, and Kylen Granson are all scheduled to be free agents in March. The only tight end on the roster under contract is Cameron Latu. Even if Goedert returns, Philadelphia has to take steps to upgrade the position. Even with Jalyx Hunt and Nolan Smith on the roster, the Eagles have to address Jaelan Phillips in free agency, while adding more pass rushers to the roster. Philadelphia has five edge rushers who are free agents. Even with two All-Pros on the roster, Philadelphia still needs to upgrade and add depth at the cornerback spot. Even with Kelee Ringo, Michael Carter II, Jakorian Bennett, and Mac McWilliams on the roster, the Eagles need a big fish in a stack division with top pass catchers.
What player is the team looking to add in the first round?
The Eagles like to build through the trenches, and Philadelphia will have an opportunity to add a defensive tackle, edge rusher, or interior offensive lineman with pick No. 23 in the first round.
Could the Eagles trade back in Round 1?
With the Eagles looking to get younger while filling voids, could Howie Roseman acquire an extra second-round pick by trading back late into Round 1?
Eagles draft picks
Here is the list of the Eagles' non-compensatory selections:
1st Round: Own Pick (No. 23 overall)
2nd Round: Own Pick (No. 54 overall)
3rd Round: From Jets (No. 68 overall, Haason Reddick Trade)
4th Round: Own Pick
5th Round: From Falcons (2025 NFL Draft Trade)
Nick Korte of Over The Cap projected the compensatory pick process for next spring and has the Eagles penciled in for three additional draft picks following the departures of several key contributors.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: 2026 NFL Scouting Combine: 7 Eagles-related storylines to watch