The rich are getting richer, and even with a 38-35 loss to the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII, things look promising for the Eagles as the 2023 NFL offseason begins.
Thanks to the magic of Howie Roseman’s draft night, the Eagles traded the No. 16 overall pick, No. 19 overall pick, and a 2022 sixth-round pick to the New Orleans Saints for the No. 18th pick, a 2022 third-round pick, a 2022 seventh-round pick, a 2023 first-round pick, and a 2024 second-round pick.
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With 18 Eagles set to hit free agency and a few roster changes to get you started, here are the top 2023 NFL draft prospects at the Birds’ most-needed positions.
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Philadelphia has four key contributors entering NFL free agency, with only Jordan Davis, Milton Williams and Marlon Tuipulotu on the 53-man roster.
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Carter is a rare athlete and game destroyer who might be a better career prospect than his former Georgia teammate Jordan Davis. Carter has that Warren Sapp-esque combination of an explosive first pass, quickness and strong hands, which allows him to flourish as a run blocker/pass rusher.
Remaining Objectives:
bryan breese
Clemson Sophomore (RS)
Siaki Ika
Baylor Junior (RS)
Keeanu Benton
Wisconsin Older Adult
mazi smith
Michigan Junior (RS)
Bresee is a versatile interior defender with the ability to play nose tackle or three-team technique in a 3-4 or 4-3 scheme. Smith is an elite athlete as an inside defenseman.
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Philadelphia has a free-agent cornerback, and that’s All-Pro cover guy James Bradberry.
Darius Slay is now 32 years old and the Birds will start preparing to eventually move on.
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remaining targets
Joey Porter Jr.
Penn State Junior (RS)
cam smith
South Carolina Junior (RS)
kelee ringo
Georgia Sophomore (RS)
Devon Witherspoon, BC, IL
Porter Jr. has the size, pedigree and toughness necessary for the NFL. Gonzalez is an aggressive ballhawk, who will bet on opportunities.
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Philadelphia has Brandon Graham and Robert Quinn entering free agency while Derek Barnett is recovering from a torn ACL.
Josh Sweat is coming back and has 11+ sacks.
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Best Remaining:
Tyree Wilson
Texas Tech Senior (RS)
Lucas Van Ness
Iowa Sophomore (RS)
Keion White
Georgia Tech Senior (RS)
myles murphy
Clemson Junior
Wilson is an athletic Big-12 game-buster off the rim, while Van Ness offers athleticism and physicality at the point of attack.
White and Murphy are also the top fifty players.
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Philadelphia could lose both Miles Sanders and Boston Scott on the open mark, while Kenneth Gainwell could emerge as the future and Trey Sermon still has a contract.
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Bijan Robinson is an All-American and a possible top-10 pick who may be a three-down running back.
Best Remaining:
jahmyr gibbs
Alabama Junior
Zach Charbonnet
University of California Seniors
Devon Achane, RB, Texas A&M
Bigsby Tank, RB, Auburn (6-0, 215)
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Philadelphia has Marcus Epps and CJ Gardner-Johnson as free agents, with the former Saints and co-leader in interceptions the biggest free agent target for the team.
Reed Blankenship is listed as an undrafted free agent, while K’Von Wallace enters the final year of his contract.
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Philly needs a do-it-all hybrid center fielder who can also play the slot.
A defender out of Alabama, Branch is an ideal hybrid defender to line up in the slot.
Best Remaining:
anthony johnson
Texas A&M Junior
Ji’Ayir Brown
Penn State Senior
jamie robinson
Florida State Older Adult
battle of jordan
Alabama Older Adult
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Philly is vastly improved at the position, but TJ Edwards and Kyzir White are set to test out NFL free agency.
Haason Reddick returns in the second year of a three-year, $45 million contract, while Nakobe Dean will enter his second year with the potential to be a starter.
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Sanders can be a Fred Warner-type linebacker with the tools to control the middle.
Best Remaining:
trenton simpson
Clemson Junior
jack campbell
Iowa Older Adult
Henry To’oTo’o
Alabama Older Adult
Noah Sewell
Oregon Junior