The Philadelphia Eagles
remain committed to building through the NFL draft, but Howie Roseman has supplemented that foundation with aggressive trades and targeted free-agent signings. Thirty of the 53 players on Philadelphia’s active roster were drafted by the Eagles. That represents approximately 57% of the team and includes Jalen Hurts, DeVonta Smith, Lane Johnson, Jordan Mailata, Jalen Carter and Quinyon Mitchell.Philadelphia also has three undrafted players it initially signed, five players acquired through trades, 14 outside free-agent additions and one waiver claim.
Draft picks: 30
- QB Jalen Hurts
- OLB Nolan Smith Jr.
- WR DeVonta Smith
- CB Kelee Ringo
- WR Makai Lemon
- LB Jihaad Campbell
- QB Tanner McKee
- QB Cole Payton
- CB Mac McWilliams
- S Andrew Mukuba
- CB Quinyon Mitchell
- RB Will Shipley
- DB Cooper DeJean
- LB Smael Mondon Jr.
- C/G Cam Jurgens
- LB Jeremiah Trotter Jr.
- G Tyler Steen
- OLB Jalyx Hunt
- T Lane Johnson
- C/G Drew Kendall
- T Jordan Mailata
- G Landon Dickerson
- T Markel Bell
- G Micah Morris
- TE Eli Stowers
- TE Dallas Goedert
- DT Jordan Davis
- DT Ty Robinson
- DT Moro Ojomo
- DT Jalen Carter
The group includes five members of Philadelphia’s 2026 draft class: Lemon, Stowers, Bell, Payton and Morris.
Undrafted players signed by Eagles: 3
- LS Rocco Underwood
- C/G Willie Lampkin
- WR Darius Cooper
All three earned positions after initially entering the organization
without being drafted. Their presence continues Philadelphia’s willingness to provide legitimate opportunities to undrafted prospects.
Acquired through trades: 5
- RB Tank Bigsby
- WR Dontayvion Wicks
- QB Andy Dalton
- DB Michael Carter II
- OLB Jonathan Greenard
Bigsby arrived from Jacksonville in 2025. Philadelphia later acquired Carter from the Jets before adding Dalton, Wicks and Greenard in separate 2026 deals. The Eagles sent a conditional 2027 seventh-round pick to Carolina for Dalton, while Wicks and Greenard required more significant draft capital.
Veteran and outside free-agent signings: 14
- WR Hollywood Brown
- CB Riq Woolen
- K Jake Elliott
- P Braden Mann
- OLB Arnold Ebiketie
- WR Elijah Moore
- RB Saquon Barkley
- S Marcus Epps
- CB Jonathan Jones
- LB Zack Baun
- OLB A.J. Epenesa
- T Fred Johnson
- TE Johnny Mundt
- TE E.J. Jenkins
This category includes players signed from other organizations, former Eagles brought back, and players initially added through the practice squad.
Waiver claim: 1
- DT Byron Young
Philadelphia claimed Young after Las Vegas waived him in 2024.
The final breakdown illustrates Roseman’s preferred roster-building model. The Eagles draft their core, remain aggressive when proven players become available, and use trades to address specific needs before they become emergencies.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Eagles’ 53-man roster by acquisition: Draft picks, trades, signings
