Eagles' offseason grade ignores several major roster upgrades

Sobleski correctly highlighted several important developments, particularly Roseman’s aggressive move up the draft board ahead of the Pittsburgh Steelers to land wide receiver Makai Lemon. That decision alone felt like vintage Roseman. It was proactive, bold, and probably smarter than most initially realized.

"Eli Stowers' addition in this year's second round paves the way for veteran Dallas Goedert's eventual departure as well. The same can be said of third-round rookie Markell Bell once All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson is finally ready to retire. The impact of these moves may not be felt immediately, but the Eagles continue to replenish a talented roster and keep the team among the NFC's best."

Philadelphia didn’t simply replace Jaelan Phillips after his departure. The Eagles arguably landed a more complete and dependable veteran presence at a lower financial commitment. Greenard brings leadership, pass-rush consistency, and the exact type of professionalism that younger defenders like Nolan Smith and Jalyx Hunt should benefit from immensely.

That matters. The same could be said of the addition of Riq Woolen, which continues to fly strangely under the radar. Philadelphia already featured one of the NFL’s better young cornerback groups, but adding Woolen creates matchup flexibility and length that defensive coordinators dream about. Opposing offenses could find themselves dealing with an uncomfortable amount of size and athleticism on the perimeter next season. Offensively, the Eagles may also be preparing for life after A.J. Brown, whether fans are emotionally ready for that conversation or not.

If Brown is eventually moved, Philadelphia clearly believes Lemon, Hollywood Brown, DeVonta Smith, Eli Stowers, and Saquon Barkley can collectively maintain explosiveness within Sean Mannion's evolving offense. That's not necessarily unreasonable. That said, perhaps a C+ reflects uncertainty more than failure. The Eagles undeniably lost talent this offseason. They may also have quietly become younger, deeper, and more sustainable over the long term. History says betting against Roseman after a “questionable” offseason usually ages poorly.

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