Inside the Eagles’ 2026 Roster: Surprising Star Breakouts and Hidden Risks Revealed
This should be an elite unit in 2026.
Wide Receiver
We’ll go with what we know for sure and, what we know for sure as of this writing, is that A.J. Brown remains the team’s No. 1 wide receiver. I believe that’s likely to change after June 1, but for the moment, he’s tops on the depth chart and may not get dealt at all. But even if Brown remains with the team, how much will his tricky knee affect his ability to dominate opposing CBs? He was definitely a step slower and less impactful as the season wore on last year, even when he did get his chances.
If Brown leaves, Devonta Smith would step in as the No. 1 receiver, which he would be on most other teams. Everyone is hoping Mannion can utilize him better than previous OCs have. There is a lot of meat left on the bone with Smith, and it’s not his fault. He’s amazing. If Brown stays, they’ve absolutely upgraded at the No. 3 wideout spot with Hollywood Brown replacing Jahan Dotson. Dotson was invisible in his two years in Philly, although it’s fair to wonder if that was a function of Hurts not utilizing his No. 3 receiver, or Dotson’s inability to get open. Brown brings a deep threat the team has missed since Quez Watkins left.
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