Key takeaways from Roseman and Sirianni's pre-NFL draft media session

We're officially over a week from the 2026 NFL draft, and Howie Roseman held his annual State of the Process address on Tuesday. Head coach Nick Sirianni joined him. The Eagles' GM talked about roster building, the draft board, and how the organization will approach restocking and retooling a defense that suffered significant departures. With the Raiders on the clock and the draft just nine days away, here are takeaways from the predraft press conference.

Howie Roseman and Nick Sirianni speak with the media. #FlyEaglesFly

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) April 14, 2026

Howie Roseman on wide receiver depth

Philadelphia has added Hollywood Brown, Elijah Moore, and Dontayvion Wicks, and the moves seem more about the Eagles elevating the depth at the wide receiver position, rather than restocking the lineup ahead of a perceived A.J. Brown trade.

Howie Roseman pointed to the #Eagles being “fortunate” the last few years not to have their receiver depth tested the way other teams have.

Said adding Dontayvion Wicks was a move made with that in mind in addition to being bullish on the player: pic.twitter.com/IEUryM3Xg0

— PHLY Eagles (@PHLY\_Eagles) April 14, 2026

Howie Roseman on the draft board

Roseman provided a gem when he admitted that Philadelphia doesn't have a first-round grade on 32 players on its board. This highlights the idea that if a player doesn't fall or the Eagles aren't comfortable trading up, they'll undoubtedly trade out of the first round and acquire more picks.

Howie Roseman on Dontayvion Wicks

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni on the acquisition of Dontayvion Wicks. Both Sirianni and Howie Roseman spoke highly of Wicks and what he brings to the table. pic.twitter.com/ZcCtfpsgzy

— Cayden Steele (@cayden\_steele19) April 14, 2026 Philadelphia traded multiple picks for Wicks, and the Eagles GM raved about the addition, praising his physical prowess and explosive athleticism. “Physical, explosive player”

Howie Roseman says when you bring in these Green Bay coaches like OC Sean Mannion, you see the vision of how Dontayvion Wicks will fit in.

Howie and Nick Sirianni have been watching him for a while and have wanted him pic.twitter.com/JoHZQQCabt

— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) April 14, 2026

Eagles to add more at the safety position

The Eagles have been reluctant to use first-round resources on the tight end or safety position, while defensive tackle has been the first-round pick in two of the past five drafts, including going back-to-back in 2022 and 2023. General manager Howie Roseman has remained committed to building inside-out, prioritizing protection and pass rush above all else. But with evolving offensive trends across the NFL, some question whether the Eagles should adapt and load up on a game-changing safety.

Howie Roseman says the Eagles aren’t done at safety

“We’ll add players at that position”

(Like other positions)

— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) April 14, 2026 Just two weeks ago, Philadelphia had Andrew Mukuba, Sydney Brown, Andre Sam, and Brandon Johnson on the roster at the safety position following Reed Blankenship's departure. Then the Eagles traded Brown to Atlanta and quickly re-signed Marcus Epps and added J.T. Gray. Mukuba is a guaranteed starter in Year 2, despite returning from a season-ending injury as a rookie. The second safety spot is up for grabs. Epps is a solid contributor, but he's aging and not a dominant game-changer. Gray is a special teams standout, while Sam and Johnson are back after spending 2025 on the practice squad.

Howie Roseman won't change his tune on A.J. Brown

A.J. Brown "is a member of the Eagles" has been the sentiment since the season ended, despite intense rumors about a potential June 1 trade. During his predraft media session, Roseman joked and remained vague about any potential deals involving his star wide receiver.

#Eagles GM Howie Roseman asked if the moves at WR mean anything for A.J. Brown. Gives a funny answer.

“What do you think the odds are that I’m answering this question any different than I answered it anywhere else? Like really, do you think that’s 50 percent? Do you think it’s… pic.twitter.com/GRlicB3gWd

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) April 14, 2026

Howie Roseman reflects on past misses

As the first round approaches, the debate will continue—but if recent history since the Jalen Reagor fiasco is any indication, the Eagles won't be boxed into one strategy. They'll trust their board, trust their process, and make the decision that gives them the best chance to win now and in the future. The pick that'll hang over Roseman's head for years to come and changed how he drafted. Jalen Reagor had 64 catches for 695 yards and three touchdowns in 28 career games with Philadelphia, including 24 starts after the Eagles made him the 21st pick in the 2020 draft. After being waived by the Vikings following the 2022 season, Reagor signed with the New England Patriots' practice squad ahead of the Week 1 matchup against Philadelphia. During the 2023 season, New England head coach Jerod Mayo cut ties with Reagor after he used social media to troll the Patriots' roster decisions. Reagor appeared in 11 games for New England in 2023 and caught seven passes for 138 yards with no touchdowns.

Howie Roseman says he thinks about the missed draft picks in the first round every day, if he’s being honest. He says the mistakes in the first round in the past have helped him have success in the first round in recent years pic.twitter.com/BbY8a3gAk1

— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) April 14, 2026 Reagor was drafted with the No. 20 overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft, ahead of Minnesota Vikings All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson. Overall, Reagor has logged 72 catches for 799 yards, five touchdowns, and 61 punt returns for 488 yards. In his first six seasons with Minnesota, Justin Jefferson had 499 catches, for 7,476 yards (15.0 avg) and 41 touchdowns. He's been named All-Pro four times, along with four Pro Bowl berths.

Roseman addresses the recent Jalen Hurts articles

The Philadelphia Eagles are entering a critical offseason, and all eyes are on quarterback Jalen Hurts as he faces what some experts around the league view as a defining moment in his career following an ESPN article that lays the fallout from 2025 at his feet. Hurts is now under the gun and enters off-season workouts, preparing to work with his sixth offensive coordinator since earning the starting quarterback job. The quarterback will enter the final year of guaranteed money on his contract, while continuing to face offseason criticism despite success, with questions persisting about scheme fit, play-calling influence, leadership style, and the Philadelphia Eagles' passing-game consistency in a Wednesday morning article from ESPN's Tim McManus and Jeremy Fowler. Despite two Super Bowl appearances, a strong win percentage, and multiple Pro Bowl appearances, Hurts continues to face questions about his role in the team's offensive inconsistency. According to Fowler and McManus, the Eagles' offense has struggled with predictability, lack of creativity, and an inability to fully evolve schematically. Roseman addressed the recent articles, calling them "unfortunate," but "I understand that's what sells at this point."

#Eagles GM Howie Roseman on the recent article heavily criticizing Jalen Hurts:

Roseman says he thought it was an unfair article, but "I understand that's what sells at this point."

"It's unfortunate." pic.twitter.com/iSTwG5Tsku

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) April 14, 2026 *This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Eagles Howie Roseman, Nick Sirianni meet with media ahead of NFL draft*