The Philadelphia Eagles have officially turned the page on free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft, giving us a clearer picture of what the offense will look like this season. Let's break down the depth chart as it stands, position by position.
Quarterback: Jalen Hurts leads the way, but the room has new faces.
All eyes will be on how Hurts adapts to offensive coordinator Sean Mannion's system. Behind him, Tanner McKee enters the final year of his rookie deal—he's either QB2 or trade bait. If McKee is moved, veteran Dalton steps in as the backup, with rookie Payton serving as the emergency third option. Payton's roster spot isn't guaranteed—he was drafted just three spots ahead of last year's Kyle McCord, who was later waived—but the Eagles hope to develop him.
Running Back: Saquon Barkley anchors a deep, versatile group.
Barkley couldn't replicate his historic 2024 season last year, largely due to O-line struggles. If the blocking improves, expect a bounce-back year. Tank Bigsby impressed as RB2 but was underused—his ceiling is capped with Barkley ahead of him, but the Eagles need to keep him involved. Will Shipley handles dirty work (special teams, pass blocking) and adds receiving ability. Rookie Pierce is an intriguing flier.
Fullback: A hybrid role returns.
Johnny Steele is listed as a running back but has fullback experience, so we're slotting him here. The Eagles planned to use Ben VanSumeren at fullback last year before he got hurt on the season's first snap, then turned to Cameron Latu. It remains to be seen if Mannion will keep the fullback in the playbook.
Wide Receiver: DeVonta Smith is ready for WR1 duties when called upon.
Smith has proven he can handle the load when A.J. Brown is out—just look at last year's Wild Card game against the Buccaneers. The Eagles have depth here, but the top two are clear.
Offensive Line: The key to everything.
Last season's struggles up front derailed the run game and put pressure on Hurts. If the line returns to form, this offense could be dangerous. The draft added some young depth, but the starters are mostly set.
Stay tuned for the defensive and special teams breakdowns, plus our first 53-man roster projection. This offense has the pieces—now it's about putting them together.