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Senior Writer at The Athletic Covers the Eagles and the NFL Prev.: PHLY, Inquirer, Star-Ledger, Wash. Post Author: UNDERDOGS, The Franchise, Leap Year Adjunct: Colo. State. zberman@theathletic.com

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Thank you for reading!

05.03.2026 02:18 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for reading!

05.03.2026 02:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you, as always!

04.03.2026 12:26 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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If I were Howie Roseman: A blueprint to Eagles’ offseason, from A.J. Brown to Jalen Carter (Gift Article) The Eagles will probably need to let some players walk in free agency.

If I were Howie Roseman...

A 25-step blueprint for the Eagles' offseason, now on @theathletic.com:

www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...

04.03.2026 11:44 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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The Eagles should have left Indianapolis with a better sense of A.J. Brown's market.

But regardless of what happens with Brown, Philadelphia is preparing for a breakout year for DeVonta Smith.

More from @zberm.bsky.social ‡️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

02.03.2026 15:00 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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What I heard about Eagles at combine: A.J. Brown price, DeVonta Smith breakout, NFLPA grades The Eagles should have left Indianapolis with a better sense of A.J. Brown's market.

What I heard about the Eagles at the combine, including...

- The latest with A.J. Brown
- DeVonta Smith buzz
- What to expect in free agency
- Context for the NFLPA grades
- Sean Mannion excitement

..and more! Read on @theathletic.com:

www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

02.03.2026 13:55 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Appreciate it! Love coming on the show each week

28.02.2026 01:36 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Eagles Stay or Go, Plus a Mailbag With Zach Berman!

New Philly Special: Eagles stay or go with @zberm.bsky.social! Plus we compare contract projections for Jaelan Phillips, Reed Blankenship, and other pending free agents.

And of course, return of the mailbag with @daboulcliff.bsky.social!

open.spotify.com/episode/5su4...

27.02.2026 13:41 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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At the start of last season, the Eagles had 9 players making $17M/year or more.

They had 1 player making between $7M-$15M/year.

This was not by accident.

For
@theathletic.com, a look at the Eagles' shrinking middle class β€” and what it means for March: www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

27.02.2026 12:14 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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A.J. Brown, Nick Sirianni, and Eagles Combine Takeaways With Zach Berman!

New Philly Special: Eagles combine buzz with @zberm.bsky.social!

Where are we with AJ Brown trade possibility?

Insight on coaching staff, Mannion, Stoutland

Howie's messaging

And a great ZB travel tale @daboulcliff.bsky.social

open.spotify.com/episode/51V3...

25.02.2026 14:05 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Saquon Barkley, Brandon Graham, tush push improvements: 8 Eagles combine takeaways

What did we learn from Howie Roseman and Nick Sirianni at the combine on Tuesday?

From Saquon Barkley to Brandon Graham to tush push improvements, here are 8 takeaways with
@bkubena.bsky.social – and more stories to come: www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

25.02.2026 11:43 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Nick Sirianni speaks: Sean Mannion hire, Jeff Stoutland's exit, new offensive scheme

Nick Sirianni said he interviewed 17 OC candidates. They had 7 candidates in for second interviews.

Why Sean Mannion?

Sirianni explains here, plus Sirianni on:

- Scheme changes
- Jeff Stoutland's exit
- The new coaching staff

Read @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

24.02.2026 11:04 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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More on Lane Johnson's decision to return for a 14th season in a video for @theathletic.com (nytimes.com/athletic/vid...):

19.02.2026 20:50 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lane Johnson is returning for his 14th season with the Philadelphia Eagles, the five-time All-Pro offensive tackle told @theathletic.com.

More here on major news in the Eagles' offseason: www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

19.02.2026 20:47 πŸ‘ 57 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2
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From Jaelan Phillips to Brandon Graham, which Eagles free agents could return? The Eagles have 20 free agents they have to make decisions about.

Breaking down the Eagles' 20 FAs into tiers:

- The clear No. 1
- Valuable starters who might earn more $$ elsewhere
- Time for a change of scenery
- Keep phone lines open
- One-year contracts…
- For old times’ sake?

www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

18.02.2026 11:34 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Philly Special returns! A 6-pack of Eagles thoughts with @zberm.bsky.social, and then mailbag time with @daboulcliff.bsky.social:

open.spotify.com/episode/2Dtu...

17.02.2026 18:31 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

- Kadyn Proctor as Lane Johnson’s eventual replacement?
- The Eagles invested a 1st/2nd-rd pick on a pass catcher every draft from 2018-2022. Will they get back in that cycle?
- Is a QB possible?

@TheAthletic's first 7-round Eagles mock draft: www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...

10.02.2026 13:31 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Eagles hire Chris Kuper as offensive line coach to replace Jeff Stoutland

More on the Eagles' decision to hire Chris Kuper to replace Jeff Stoutland as offensive line coach: www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...

09.02.2026 17:45 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Kuper was on Vic Fangio's staff in Denver as the asst. O-line coach from 2019-2021. He then went to Minnesota to run the unit. He overlapped with Sean Mannion in 2023.

09.02.2026 16:24 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

Kuper replaces Jeff Stoutland, who was the O-line coach for 13 seasons.

Kuper was the Vikings' O-line coach for the past 4 seasons. He played 8 seasons in the NFL with the Broncos.

09.02.2026 16:24 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

The Eagles are hiring former Minnesota Vikings OL coach Chris Kuper as their next offensive line coach, per league source. (
@tompelissero.bsky.social reported it first.)

09.02.2026 16:23 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 4

The Eagles are tied for the 5th-best odds to win the Super Bowl next season at +1400, per BetMGM.

The top 10:

Seahawks +800
Rams +900
Ravens +1200
Bills +1200
Packers +1400
Eagles +1400
Lions +1500
Chiefs +1500
Chargers +1500
Patriots +1500

09.02.2026 12:12 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 1
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- Jeff Stoutland's exit
- Run game coordinator/O-line coach distinction
- Developing players
- Caring for players
- More staff changes
- No lamenting Milton Williams
- ...But maybe Christian Elliss
- Preview of Eagles' offense?

Read 8 Eagles Thoughts: www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...

06.02.2026 16:35 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The Eagles are hiring Ryan Mahaffey as run game coordinator/TE coach, per league source. (@RapSheet reported it first.)

Mahaffery follows Sean Mannion from Green Bay, where he was most recently WRs coach.

05.02.2026 15:47 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

On a personal level: I've seen Stoutland's effect on the careers and the lives of so many men who've come through that locker room. He cared for Brandon Brooks and Lane Johnson when they needed him most β€” well beyond the field.

As someone who loves football, I'll miss watching him coach at practice

05.02.2026 02:12 πŸ‘ 86 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Everybody comes and goes in the NFL. They're all renting space. But the Eagles will miss Jeff Stoutland.

05.02.2026 02:11 πŸ‘ 35 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

He's developed All-Pros. He's the only coach Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata have ever had. He championed for Jason Kelce in the building when few others did. He helped players such as Brandon Brooks and Evan Mathis reach greater heights than other points in their careers.

05.02.2026 02:11 πŸ‘ 33 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It's hard to view this as anything other than a major loss for the Eagles. Stoutland is one of the best coaches in his organization's history. He's lasted through 3 coaches and multiple schemes.

05.02.2026 02:11 πŸ‘ 62 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

My understanding is Stoutland’s role was going to be adjusted this season.

As @jeff-mclane.bsky.social reported last week, the run game coordinator responsibilities shifted last season.

05.02.2026 02:10 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Jeff Stoutland had a Pro Bowler in all 13 seasons with the Eagles. That’s the longest streak for any team since the merger in 1970.

He’s had 5 players earn All-Pro honors: Lane Johnson (2017, '21-24), Jason Kelce (2017-19, '21-23), Jordan Mailata (2024), Evan Mathis (2013), Jason Peters (2013-14).

05.02.2026 02:09 πŸ‘ 44 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0