Eagles' unfair offseason grade sparks fan backlash after mass player exits

A Super Bowl championship is usually met with coaches' and players' departures to other teams for higher pay and better jobs. The Philadelphia Eagles felt that pain after they dismantled the Kansas City Chiefs to win their second Super Bowl in franchise history.

Philadelphia saw 10 of their 11 free agents sign with other teams, with James Bradberry being the only one looking for a job after the Eagles released him. The Eagles also traded away one of their starting safeties, C.J. Gardner-Johnson, and draft picks to the Houston Texans to bring in offensive lineman Kenyon Green and draft picks.

Besides the departures, the Eagles also signed or acquired 14 players to join the team, many of whom were on cost-effective deals. Allof their free agent signings are on one-year deals. Even offensive coordinator Kellen Moore's departure was felt after he took the New Orleans Saints head coaching job after the Super Bowl.

The mass exodus and entrusting younger players has led to the question of whether the Eagles had a good offseason.

How was the Eagles' offseason graded after all the movement?

PFF writer Trevor Sikkema graded all 32 NFL teams' offseasons to see which ones did the best. The Eagles found themselves in the middle with a B grade, and Sikkema discussed the amount of changes made as a big factor.

"It was an offseason of substitutions and additions for the Eagles. They lost Kellen Moore at offensive coordinator but replaced him with Kevin Patullo, who has been their pass game coordinator since 2021. Philadelphia also waved goodbye to Josh Sweat, Milton Williams, Darius Slay and Isaiah Rodgers in free agency, but the team's roster is set up — especially with newly drafted players — to fill those vacated roles. It was a lot of change, but the Eagles were prepared for it."

Philadelphia found good talent in the 2025 NFL Draft, with their first two picks being instant contributors. First-round pick Jihaad Campbell and second-round safety Andrew Mukuba can jump right in and start for the Eagles if needed.

Of the new additions from free agency and trades, Green could be the best suited to be a starter on the offensive line. He could be the replacement for Mekhi Becton, who departed in the offseason for the Los Angeles Chargers at right guard.

On the defensive side of the ball, this Philadelphia team is going to be much younger and different-looking from last year's team. The Eagles will be looking for the youth on the team to carry them into the future with hopes of more Super Bowl wins.