The Linc - Adam Schefter thinks “there’s a real chance that [Mekhi Becton] winds up staying” in Philly

Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 2/19/25.

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Some Offseason Talk - Iggles Blitz
Mekhi Becton – Based on his highlights, Becton should be a Top 10 free agent. Unfortunately for him teams study whole games. Becton started 15 games and played the best football of his career. But he also was inconsistent. There were times when he struggled to pick up blitzes. There were times when he missed some simple blocks. Becton was still an above average player because of his size/strength. He had dominant moments. The Eagles are spending big at LT, LG and RT. They will need to pay Cam Jurgens. I think they have to go cheap at one of the OL positions. Replacing Becton with Tyler Steen would make financial sense. There is an X-factor. Becton seemed genuinely happy to be part of the Eagles. If he’s willing to sign a reasonable deal, the team could keep him around. The intriguing part of this is that Becton should improve as he plays RG more. He could become a legit Pro Bowl player with more experience.

NFL free agency will not be fun for the Eagles - BGN
Mekhi Becton. Becton sitting on the field tearing up as he soaked in winning the Super Bowl was an awesome moment. Getting out of New York showed that he can play, and there’s never a shortage of demand for offensive linemen in free agency. The Eagles will have options to replace him. Tyler Steen was adequate in his stead, this draft is strong in interior OL, and they should have no trouble signing a Becton-like change scenery veteran if they want. Go get your money, Mekhi.

2025 NFL offseason: Salary cap questions for all 32 teams - ESPN+
Can the Eagles afford to bring back all of their free agent stars on defense? Probably not, though it’s hard to put anything past GM Howie Roseman and that Eagles front office. Linebacker Zack Baun has played his way into a much larger contract than the one-year, $3.5 million deal the Eagles gave him last offseason. Defensive linemen Milton Williams and Josh Sweat are eligible for unrestricted free agency and are coming off the types of seasons (and Super Bowl performances) that get guys paid near the top of their position groups. The Eagles also have decisions to make on 34-year-old cornerback Darius Slay Jr. and 31-year-old cornerback James Bradberry IV, each of whom is entering the final year of his contract. Either or both could be let go to create cap room. The Eagles’ starting offense is pretty well locked in contractually, but there could be turnover on defense, which is why they’ve been using so much draft capital on that side of the ball in recent years.

NFL free agent rankings: EDGE rushers - SB Nation
4. Josh Sweat, Philadelphia Eagles. Sweat is a former Pro Bowler who has spent his entire seven-year career with the Philadelphia Eagles. He’s been their...