The Philadelphia Eagles are making moves that have fans buzzing,as they have their roster locked in through 2028, and that screams dominance. After hoisting the Super Bowl LIX trophy, the Eagles ensured that quarterback Jalen Hurts, receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, running back Saquon Barkley, offensive linemen Lane Johnson, Cam Jurgens, Jordan Mailata, and Landon Dickerson, linebacker Zack Baun, and defensive young guns Nolan Smith, Jalen Carter, Quinyon Mitchell, and Cooper DeJean aren’t going anywhere. This kind of continuity is a big deal and it’s the kind of thing that can keep Philly at the top of the NFC for years.
Eagles players now locked up through 2028:
Jalen Hurts
A.J Brown
DeVonta Smith
Saquon Barkley
Lane Johnson
Cam Jurgens
Jordan Mailata
Landon Dickerson
Zack BaunNolan Smith, Jalen Carter, Quinyon, and DeJean will be there as well.
That’s one hell of a core. pic.twitter.com/FEFvp5CJof
— Brenden Deeg (@BrendenDeeg_) April 21, 2025
First, let’s talk offense. Jalen Hurts is coming off a 2024 season where he threw for a 68.7% completion rate and ran for 14 touchdowns, earning Super Bowl MVP honors. He’s the guy they have figured out how to build around, and having him through 2028 is massive. Then there’s A.J. Brown, who still dropped 1,079 yards in 2024 despite missing four games, and DeVonta Smith, who set an Eagles postseason record with 595 receiving yards. Adding onto that core is Saquon Barkley who broke the franchise rushing record with 2,005 yards last year and had 119 yards in his playoff debut against the Packers. This offensive group is a defensive coordinator’s nightmare, and they’re all staying put.
The offensive line is just as crucial, and the Eagles have that covered too. Lane Johnson, a five-time All-Pro, and Jordan Mailata, who grabbed his first All-Pro nod in 2024, are monsters at tackle. Landon Dickerson and Cam Jurgens hold down the middle, paving the way for the team’s 3,048 rushing yards in 2024—that’s the sixth-most in NFL history. With these guys blocking through 2028, Hurts will stay upright, and Barkley will keep racking up yards .
Defensively, the Eagles are blending experience with youth. Zack Baun, a 2024 First-Team All-Pro linebacker, signed a three-year extension, giving the defense a steady leader. Then you’ve got the “new kids”: Nolan Smith, Jalen Carter, Quinyon Mitchell, and Cooper DeJean. Carter creates mayhem, he had four tackles and two sacks against the Giants, and Mitchell didn’t let a single passing touchdown happen on over 375 snaps last season. To top this off they are on rookie contracts, with fifth-year options for Smith, Carter, and Mitchell, so the Eagles’ defense is only going to get better.
Why does this matter? Because keeping a group like this together is tough in the NFL. The salary cap forces hard decisions as we just saw with Josh Sweat and Milton Williams hitting free agency. It also allows for freedom and the privilege to draft best players available and not on need. Howie Roseman has played it smart, mixing big contracts with young talent and stocking up on draft picks (eight in 2025, 12 in 2026). This isn’t just about next year, but it’s about building a team that can keep winning. For Eagles fans, this is the kind of news that makes you believe the good times are here to stay.
This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: The Philadelphia Eagles will have superstars for years to come
The Philadelphia Eagles are making moves that have fans buzzing,as they have their roster locked in through 2028, and that screams dominance. After hoisting the Super Bowl LIX trophy, the Eagles ensured that quarterback Jalen Hurts, receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, running back Saquon Barkley, offensive linemen Lane Johnson, Cam Jurgens, Jordan Mailata, and Landon Dickerson, linebacker Zack Baun, and defensive young guns Nolan Smith, Jalen Carter, Quinyon Mitchell, and Cooper DeJean aren’t going anywhere. This kind of continuity is a big deal and it’s the kind of thing that can keep Philly at the top of the NFC for years.
Eagles players now locked up through 2028:
Jalen Hurts
A.J Brown
DeVonta Smith
Saquon Barkley
Lane Johnson
Cam Jurgens
Jordan Mailata
Landon Dickerson
Zack BaunNolan Smith, Jalen Carter, Quinyon, and DeJean will be there as well.
That’s one hell of a core. pic.twitter.com/FEFvp5CJof
— Brenden Deeg (@BrendenDeeg_) April 21, 2025
First, let’s talk offense. Jalen Hurts is coming off a 2024 season where he threw for a 68.7% completion rate and ran for 14 touchdowns, earning Super Bowl MVP honors. He’s the guy they have figured out how to build around, and having him through 2028 is massive. Then there’s A.J. Brown, who still dropped 1,079 yards in 2024 despite missing four games, and DeVonta Smith, who set an Eagles postseason record with 595 receiving yards. Adding onto that core is Saquon Barkley who broke the franchise rushing record with 2,005 yards last year and had 119 yards in his playoff debut against the Packers. This offensive group is a defensive coordinator’s nightmare, and they’re all staying put.
The offensive line is just as crucial, and the Eagles have that covered too. Lane Johnson, a five-time All-Pro, and Jordan Mailata, who grabbed his first All-Pro nod in 2024, are monsters at tackle. Landon Dickerson and Cam Jurgens hold down the middle, paving the way for the team’s 3,048 rushing yards in 2024—that’s the sixth-most in NFL history. With these guys blocking through 2028, Hurts will stay upright, and Barkley will keep racking up yards .
Defensively, the Eagles are blending experience with youth. Zack Baun, a 2024 First-Team All-Pro linebacker, signed a three-year extension, giving the defense a steady leader. Then you’ve got the “new kids”: Nolan Smith, Jalen Carter, Quinyon Mitchell, and Cooper DeJean. Carter creates mayhem, he had four tackles and two sacks against the Giants, and Mitchell didn’t let a single passing touchdown happen on over 375 snaps last season. To top this off they are on rookie contracts, with fifth-year options for Smith, Carter, and Mitchell, so the Eagles’ defense is only going to get better.
Why does this matter? Because keeping a group like this together is tough in the NFL. The salary cap forces hard decisions as we just saw with Josh Sweat and Milton Williams hitting free agency. It also allows for freedom and the privilege to draft best players available and not on need. Howie Roseman has played it smart, mixing big contracts with young talent and stocking up on draft picks (eight in 2025, 12 in 2026). This isn’t just about next year, but it’s about building a team that can keep winning. For Eagles fans, this is the kind of news that makes you believe the good times are here to stay.
This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: The Philadelphia Eagles will have superstars for years to come
