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Eagles updated 76-player roster as 2024 offseason program gets underway

We’re looking at the Philadelphia Eagles updated 76 man roster as the offseason workout program gets underway

The Eagles are back at the NovaCare Complex as the offseason program begins for 76 select veterans and second-year players.

The nine-week training program has three phases: one mandatory minicamp for the entire roster and one rookie minicamp for each group.

Phase One consists of the first two weeks of the program, with activities limited to meetings, strength and conditioning, and physical rehabilitation only.

Phase Two consists of the next three weeks of the program with on-field workouts, which may include individual or group instruction.

Phase Three consists of the next four weeks of the program, during which teams may conduct ten days of organized team practice activities, or “OTAs.”

No live contact is permitted, but 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills are allowed.

The Eagles are changing their offseason program, including adding a mandatory minicamp for the first time under Nick Sirianni. They will have 7 OTAs (May 20, May 22-23, May 28, May 30-31) and three days of mandatory minicamp (June 4-6). In 2022 and 2023, they had six total OTAs.

With the workouts and on-field training underway, we’re looking at Philadelphia’s updated 76-player roster ahead of next week’s NFL draft.

Every move the Eagles have made so far this offseason

We’re breaking down and reviewing every move the Philadelphia Eagles have made during the 2024 NFL off-season

We’re 16 days away from the start of the 2024 NFL draft’s first round, and the Eagles along with 31 other teams have started preparing for a fast approaching training camp and regular season.

Philadelphia has been dilligent in retooling the coaching staff and a roster that’ll be without Fletcher Cox and Jason Kelce for the first time since 2010.

The Eagles have been active this offseason, adding Saquon Barkley, Bryce Huff and Kenny Pickett among others, while Haason Reddick was traded, and a handful of other free agents departed.

With the final draft preparation underway, we’re looking at every move Philadelphia has made this off-season.

15 biggest salary cap hits for the Eagles in 2024 after first wave of NFL free agency

We’re looking at the 15 biggest cap hits for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024 after the first wave of NFL free agency

Change is always good for the soul, and after losing six of their final seven games, including a wild-card loss to the Buccaneers, Philadelphia has undergone a dramatic reconstruction that could pay off with championship dividends.

Offensive coordinators Brian Johnson (Commanders) and Sean Desai (Rams) have left, replaced by Vic Fangio (DC) and Kellen Moore (OC).

The Eagles have retooled their roster on both sides of the football after inking DE Bryce Huff, RB Saquon Barkley, OLB Zach Baun, OL Matt Hennessy, WR DeVante Parker, S/CB C.J. Gardner-Johnson, LB Devin White, LB Oren Burks, DT PJ Mustipher, WR Parris Campbell, and CB Tyler Hall to deals during the first wave.

Philadelphia then traded for quarterback Kenny Pickett while extending Landon Dickerson and Jake Elliott. 

Philadelphia currently has about  $33,657,986 in cap space per Over The Cap, and they’re spending about $100+ million plus on both sides of the football.

The Eagles also have a Haason Reddick dilemma that’ll be resolved in the next week or more.

The biggest salary cap hits have changed, with Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox counting until they’re officially released on June 1.

With the first wave of free agency completed, we’re taking an updated look at the 15 biggest salary cap hits for the Eagles, according to Over The Cap.

Eagles’ projected depth chart following the first wave of free agency

We’re looking at the Philadelphia Eagles projected depth chart on offense and defense after the first wave of NFL free agency

The Eagles have undergone significant changes on both sides of the football field, involving player personnel and a retooled coaching staff.

Two pillars of the Philadelphia culture have called it a career, as Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox decided to retire.

The free agent period and NFL draft are Howie Roseman’s seasons, and the Eagles GM got off to a roaring start after inking running back Saquon Barkley to a three-year deal, signing improving pass rusher Bryce Huff and then bringing versatile defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson back into the fold.

Roseman then added talent to the backup quarterback position, acquiring Kenny Pickett from the Steelers for a 2024 third-round pick and two 2025 seventh-round picks.

With the second wave of free agency set to pick up steam, we’re looking at an early depth chart prediction for Philadelphia.

Eagles agree to 1-year, $4.69 million with WR DeVante Parker

The Philadelphia Eagles are adding wide receiver depth to the roster after agreeing to a 1-year, $4.69 million deal with DeVante Parker

The Eagles are adding a new No. 3 wide receiver to the roster after agreeing to terms with DeVante Parker, a former Patriots pass catcher.

A 31-year-old former 1st-rd pick entering his 10th NFL season, Parker had 33 catches for 394 yards in 13 games last season.

Parker has played 9 NFL seasons for the Dolphins and Patriots. He has 402 catches for 5,660 yards and has scored 27 touchdowns.

New England will formally release him at the start of the league year.

Parker was a 2015 first-round pick of Miami, and his best season came in 2019 when he logged 72 tackles for 1,202 yards and nine touchdowns.

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After DeVante Parker release, will JuJu Smith-Schuster be next to go?

The Patriots are already expected to release DeVante Parker. Could JuJu Smith-Schuster be the next to go?

The New England Patriots could be looking to get rid of both of their veteran wide receivers, DeVante Parker and JuJu Smith-Schuster, per the Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed and Andrew Callahan.

They have already reportedly informed Parker that they intend to release him on Wednesday. That leaves Smith-Schuster as potentially the next option to be shown the exit door in New England.

Parker was acquired by New England in April 2022. He signed a three-year contract extension last June. He has recorded 64 catches for 933 yards and three touchdowns in his two seasons with the Patriots.

Smith-Schuster was thought to be a Jakobi Meyers replacement when the Patriots signed him to a three-year, $33 million contract in March 2023. Injuries and on-field inconsistencies plagued Smith-Schuster last season. He finished the year with 29 catches for 260 yards and one touchdown in 11 games. He made seven starts with the team.

Via NESN’s Adam London, the Boston Herald wrote:

The Patriots could sign multiple veterans, knowing they’re likely to follow a rookie quarterback into next season. The front office is also reportedly looking to offload veterans DeVante Parker and JuJu Smith-Schuster.

New England is undoubtedly focused on revamping its offense. It will be interesting to see what becomes of Smith-Schuster. If they couldn’t move Parker in a trade, they’ll likely have a hard time doing so with Smith-Schuster as well.

Report: Patriots planning to release veteran WR DeVante Parker

Patriots WR DeVante Parker is reportedly set to be released on Wednesday

The New England Patriots have reportedly informed wide receiver DeVante Parker of their intention to release him on Wednesday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Parker never emerged as the true No. 1 wideout the Patriots hoped he’d be for the team. Granted, he did have some great moments on the field, but the consistency wasn’t there for the veteran receiver.

He finished the 2023 season with the second-lowest receiving total of his career—33 catches, 394 yards and no touchdowns.

It clearly wasn’t all Parker’s fault.

The Patriots lacked receiver talent across the board, and the offensive line has struggled significantly in recent years. But there’s also the fact that too much was expected of Parker, who would be better off as a complementary option in a more structured offense at this point in his career.

In the end, this should be considered a good move for both sides. Parker can move on to help another team, and the Patriots can shift their attention elsewhere at one of their greatest positions of need.

Full 7-round 2024 NFL mock draft: First projections after NFL Scouting Combine

The first full seven-round 2024 NFL mock draft for the Patriots after the NFL Scouting Combine

The NFL Scouting Combine has come and gone, and many people are excited for the NFL offseason with free agency and the 2024 NFL draft right around the corner.

In New England, fans are itching to see the offensive talent the new regime will target. These are exciting times, but it’s also worth prefacing: The NFL combine is not a way to evaluate talent, but it is a way to finalize your draft board.

My 2024 draft kit is coming soon, and I utilized specific combine drills to finalize some matchups where the margins are smaller.

I think 10-yard split, 3-cone and other drills are more important than the 40-yard dash, vertical, long jump and bench press. Those specific drills will showcase what actually happens in a game, as opposed to the latter which happens in rare situations.

In the NFL, short area quickness, explosiveness and change of direction are valuable for evaluations. As I finalize my kit, It’s time we head into the true mock draft realm.

This time of the year is typically when I switch my mock drafts to what I think the Patriots will do, as opposed to what I want them to do. However, without any knowledge of what this regime will be doing in their first year, I am making these selections based on reports out there, who the team has been interviewing and who is on the roster currently.

Without further ado, let’s get right into the latest seven-round mock draft.

Patriots’ 7 most disappointing players in 2023

Here are the Patriots’ seven most disappointing players in 2023.

There is enough blame to go around for the New England Patriots’ failures in 2023. So it wouldn’t be fair to point the finger at one or two people for the team’s worst season in the Bill Belichick era.

With that said, there were multiple players that failed to live up to expectations in a year when the team desperately needed a turnaround to rid themselves of the stench from the 2022 season.

Unfortunately, things didn’t get better for the Patriots. They got much worse, despite clear efforts to turn things around.

The team sunk to 4-13 on the year and finished dead last in the AFC East division. Belichick’s 24-year run as head coach came to an end, and the team is now on the journey to rebuild with a new regime in place.

Here are the seven most disappointing players for the Patriots in 2023:

Patriots’ top 10 offensive players in Week 16, per PFF grades

Here were the top-10 highest-graded offensive players for the Patriots against the Broncos, per PFF.

It isn’t often that the New England Patriots win with their offense, but that was the case in Sunday’s road upset victory over the Denver Broncos.

After blowing a 16-point lead, the Patriots responded with a game-winning drive late in the fourth quarter that was capped off by a 56-yard field goal kick by Chad Ryland.

It was an impressive showing of resilience from a unit that has struggled all season. One big reason for the improvement has obviously been the change from Mac Jones to Bailey Zappe at quarterback.

Since Zappe has taken over, the offense has moved with more confidence and efficiency, which has ultimately made the entire team better. There’s a reason why the Patriots are 2-2 and coming off back-to-back road wins with Zappe as the starter.

Here are the top-10 highest-graded Patriots offensive players in Week 16, per Pro Football Focus.