Could the Eagles’ Super Bowl Triumph Be the Dawn of a Relentless NFL Empire?

So, the Philadelphia Eagles just snagged Super Bowl 59, knocking off the Kansas City Chiefs who’d been ruling the roost for two straight years. Naturally, every football mind instantly asks: can they do it again? More than that—are we witnessing the early chapters of a dynasty that could redefine the NFL landscape? Well, the Eagles’ lineup isn’t just a flash in the pan. With a young, locked-in roster, cleverly managed salary cap, and draft picks stacked like aces up a sleeve, this team looks built for the long haul. It’s like General Manager Howie Roseman has cooked up his best recipe yet after three different championship-caliber blends since 2017. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves—dynasties don’t just pop up overnight; they need star power, trench dominance, and savvy offseason moves. And Philly? They’re checking those boxes in ways that echo the greats, from Mahomes’ Chiefs to Brady’s Patriots. Still, the question lingers: will they soar with lasting supremacy or stumble like those promising teams of the past? Grab a seat—it’s quite the thrilling ride ahead. LEARN MORE

As soon as a team wins the Super Bowl, the attention turns to whether it can triumph again. Are the Philadelphia Eagles equipped to run it back and perhaps become a dynasty? The roster paints a positive picture.

NFL dynasties aren’t built overnight. It takes methodical planning, roster management and a little bit of luck to create the next super team.

Despite just winning Super Bowl 59, these Philadelphia Eagles look like a team that’s built to last. Not only did Philadelphia take home the Lombardi Trophy by convincingly unseating the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs, but the Eagles’ roster also has the makings of a team that isn’t leaving the top of the NFL anytime soon.

The team’s best players are young and under contract for the foreseeable future while the front office has a solid salary cap and draft flexibility to work with over the next couple years. This is a true testament to general manager Howie Roseman, who’s built three championship-caliber teams in three different ways since 2017.

This new version of the Eagles, though, is poised to be the best.

Dynastic runs typically revolve around three characterizations: A star quarterback being paid at or below market value, incredible stability and production in the trenches, and hitting on key offseason acquisitions in the draft and free agency. The past two true dynasties had at least two of these traits between the Chiefs’ eight years with Patrick Mahomes at quarterback (that isn’t over just yet) and the New England Patriots’ 20-year reign with Tom Brady. 

The Eagles are in the same boat. Quarterback Jalen Hurts is the ninth-highest-paid quarterback (who could drop with an impending extension for the San Francisco 49ers’ Brock Purdy); this past season, the offensive and defensive lines ranked in the top 10 in pressure rate and pressure rates allowed, respectively; and the Eagles added a plethora of high-caliber starters over the past few offseasons. Remember, this is a similar team to the one that was minutes away from beating the Chiefs in the Super Bowl two years ago, and Saquon Barkley, Cooper DeJean, Jalen Carter and others weren’t aboard yet.

The worry with this Eagles team is they could fall into the same trap as the 2013 Seattle Seahawks, who had a similar showing in Super Bowl 48, decimating the Peyton Manning-led Denver Broncos thanks to a rockstar defense, a great offensive line, a good running game and a quarterback on a cheap contract. They even went back to the Super Bowl the following season, only to lose at the last-minute on a bad decision at the goal line. 

However, the Seahawks failed to turn their success into longevity because of the surplus of players who needed to be re-signed quickly. Only a few players were retained in the following offseason, the quarterback signed a monster contract, other key members left, and the front office failed to find adequate replacements in the following seasons.

This Eagles team is closer to the Chiefs than the Seahawks, though, and here’s why: 

Youthful Stars

The team’s best players are all young. The average age of the Eagles’ 2024 roster was 26.1, which was the sixth-youngest in the NFL heading into the season. 

Among players who saw at least 100 snaps in a season, the Eagles’ average age at key positions was mostly at or below the NFL average.

The Eagles only had seven players over the age of 30 in 2024, and only five who will turn 30 this upcoming season. The three oldest players — edge rusher Brandon Graham (36), center Lane Johnson (34) and cornerback Darius Slay (33) — could very well be replaced by younger starters. Meanwhile, DeJean literally turned 22 during the Super Bowl when he returned an interception for a touchdown.

Of course, the best teams are built from the trenches. And Philadelphia’s offensive and defensive lines aren’t just good, they’re also extremely young relative to their skill and the rest of the NFL.

The defensive line is especially exciting. Carter and Jordan Davis are 23 and 24, respectively, while edge rusher Nolan Smith is 23. However, this unit has a couple impending free agents and question marks in the aging Graham, impending free-agent edge rusher Josh Sweat (27) and ineffective 2024 free-agent signing Bryce Huff (26).

The offensive line is a little older but in a similar positive situation. Starters Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson and Cam Jurgens are 27, 26 and 25, respectively. Mekhi Becton is 25 but an impending free agent, while Johnson is still elite at 34 but could be nearing the end of his run.

The defensive backs and pass catchers are all 28 or under with the exception of cornerback Slay and tight end Dallas Goedert (29). DeJean and Quinyon Mitchell — who are assuredly the future of the position — are both in their very early 20s. Meanwhile, stud outsider receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith are 27 and 26, respectively.

We’re not forgetting Barkley here; he’s just in a class of his own in the prime of his career. It’s also so hard to gauge running back ages because of the proverbial “cliff” that has been synonymous with underpaying the position. Barkley is 28 but showed in 2024 he can be the best running back in the NFL with a quality offensive line and system around him.

Best Players Are Contractually Locked Up

The salary cap is one of the fastest ways to split up a super team if a front office is unable to keep the best players around. Fortunately for the Eagles, they won’t have that problem for at least two more seasons.

Firstly, the key defensive cornerstones of Carter, Davis, Smith, DeJean, Mitchell and linebacker Nakobe Dean (who was playing tremendously until a season-ending injury in the postseason) are all on rookie deals. Dean’s is up in 2026, while Davis is due in 2027 and the rest are locked up until 2028 or 2029.

Other important players like Hurts, Brown, Smith, Mailata and Dickerson won’t need new contracts until 2029 or later, while Barkley’s deal is up in 2027. 

Overall, the Eagles are in good shape and aren’t at risk of losing too many key contributors with just 17 impending free agents this offseason. The biggest question marks otherwise are aging stars like Goedert and Slay, whose contracts will be up in 2026. Safety Reed Blankenship, another key player, is also due in 2026 when he’ll be 27.

As the salary cap continues to increase every season, the contracts the Eagles have already accounted for will look better and better. And Roseman won’t need to think about adjusting them unless he decides to offer extensions early to get ahead of rising markets.

Great Cap and Draft Capital Flexibility

The hallmark of a great team is to always think ahead. It’s why the Eagles could quickly replace center Jason Kelce with Jurgens and Carson Wentz with Hurts at quarterback. While it’s hard to predict when changes are needed, it’s good to be prepared.

Oddly enough, the Eagles have been great about not mortgaging their future. They will have an estimated $24.49 million in cap space this season, according to Spotrac, which isn’t a gaudy number but will still allow them to play around in free agency and find depth or important role players if needed. That’s how they landed linebacker Zack Baun.

Basically, Philadelphia can use that money to get ahead of extensions, retain in-house free agents or backfill positions.

The Eagles also own seven picks in the first five rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft, including their own in the first three rounds. While these picks are later in the round because of their Super Bowl win, Roseman has been known to find value early or make moves if necessary. There are a lot of options on the table.

Biggest Questions for the Future

There aren’t many questions surrounding this Eagles team, but the ones that exist are important.

There are two major coaching concerns that will need to be addressed sooner rather than later. The biggest is offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, who left his post for the New Orleans Saints’ head coaching position.

Losing Moore means the Eagles will need to find a new person to lead their offense for the fourth year in a row. That lack of continuity could play a role in whatever the future holds for Philadelphia.

Head coach Nick Sirianni comes from an offensive background, so it could be as simple as finding a replacement who aligns with his plans. But that hasn’t always worked in the past.

When the Eagles lost Shane Steichen after the 2023 season, Sirianni promoted quarterbacks coach Brian Johnson and the result was an 11-6 team that scored just nine points in a wild-card round loss. The Eagles saw a better return from Moore in 2024, who came over from the Los Angeles Chargers.

It’s unclear if Moore will try to poach any assistants for his new staff in New Orleans. That could play a role in which direction the Eagles ultimately go down at offensive coordinator. But whether Sirianni promotes from within or finds a replacement outside the organization could set the tone for the 2025 season.

The other big name to watch is offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland. He could remain in his position, potentially be promoted or poached, or even retire from the league. Stoutland is only 63, but he’s been a mainstay in Philly for 12 seasons. Any movement too far from the status quo could unsettle the team.

While the Eagles have few impending free agents, the ones they do have are critical — especially on defense. Baun is the biggest after he signed a meager one-year, $3.5 million deal before putting together an All-Pro season. He could command the type of serious money that Roseman may not want to allocate to an off-ball linebacker. But Baun could be worth it. 

The other two are Sweat and defensive tackle Milton Williams, who played big roles on the defensive line in 2024. Sweat posted eight sacks and added 2.5 more in the Super Bowl, while Williams (who will be 26 this year) had his best season in the NFL with five sacks on top of two sacks and a forced fumble in the Super Bowl.

Offensive lineman Mekhi Becton is another important name to watch. The former first-rounder surprised many when he switched from tackle to guard but excelled at his new position. He needs a new deal but could also return to the Eagles as a guard or be moved back to tackle if Johnson retires. Either way, the Eagles could have as many as two holes on their stout line in 2025 if they don’t handle it during the offseason. 

Depth is always needed for any team. The Eagles didn’t have to be terribly concerned this past season because they benefited from the fifth-fewest injuries in the league. That’s impossible to replicate on a year-to-year basis.

The biggest injuries they endured – Dean in the wild-card game, Goedert for seven games and cornerback James Bradberry before the season — weren’t backbreakers.

Despite some big questions, all of this paints a very positive picture of the Eagles’ outlook for 2025 and beyond. While it’s too early to call this team a dynasty after winning one Super Bowl, it’s built for the long haul and could certainly threaten the Chiefs’ recent supremacy in the NFL for years to come.

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