Eagles Shift Focus to Offense in 2026 Draft

0:00Here's more NFL news for March 20th. The Philadelphia Eagles spend years stacking their defense through the draft using 10 out of 12 premium picks from 2022 to 20. 25 on that side of the ball, they only grab two offensive players in that span, none in the first round. Now, heading into the 20-26 draft, General Manager Howie Roseman plans to flip the script and focus on offense. They hold four picks in the top 100, the 23rd, 54th, 68th, from the Hayson Redic trade, and 98th as a compensatory for losing Milton Williams. Free agency shook things up on defense, though, with Ed rusher, Jalen Phillips, commanding too much money at 30 million a year and safety read. Blanketship heading to Houston on a 3-year, 24.75 million deal. Fans and analysts see this as a turning point after the heavy defensive investments paid off, but left the offense thin. Key to parkers create holes, especially with no clear replacement for Blankenship, unless

1:02they shift someone like Michael Carter or gives to any brown. Another shot under Vic Fangio. Recent pre-drav visits point to potential fixes, including Penn State ed rusher Danny Dina Sutton, a big six-foot-six guy with 17 facts. Over two college seasons and South Carolina safety, Jalen Kilgore, who brings eight picks and versatile coverage skills that fit Fangio's scheme. Roseman now faces the challenge of balancing offense rebuilds with plugging these defensive gaps, setting the stage for what could redefine the Eagles roster moving forward.