The Eagles started the 2026 NFL season having voted seven players as captains, and as we enter Week 10, the team’s bye, they are down to just four on the active roster. It’s remarkable how different this team looks halfway through the current campaign.
- Lane Johnson — Retired
- Jalen Hurts — Out indefinitely due to blood clots
- Jordan Davis — Traded to the Jaguars
Three of the four remaining captains have had to show their leadership from the sidelines at many points this season, and been unable to contribute on the field.
- DeVonta Smith — Played in only 4 games, and hasn’t seen the field since Week 6.
- Saquon Barkley — Missed 2 games due to injury and returned in Week 7 on a pitch count. He suffered a new back injury early in his return, and has been on a closely monitored snap count in the weeks since.
- Zack Baun — Missed 1 game with a concussion.
That leaves just Jordan Mailata as the only captain still on the Eagles active roster to
have played in all nine of the team’s games (and every single offensive snap!) in 2026. The All-Pro left tackle’s voice and presence is more important than ever with the offensive line turning to younger, inexperienced players up front, and the group falling to one of the worst in the league.
This season has been a huge disappointment, with the Eagles heading into their bye week riding a seven-game losing streak. Both sides of the ball have dealt with a long list of injuries, and there’s been little-to-no consistency on offense to allow for the new scheme to develop.
The seven players voted as captains at the start of the season were picked by their teammates for a reason, and their leadership was expected to help shepherd a new system in Philly, but instead, the Eagles are down to just four captains and need new guys to step up.
