The legal tampering period for NFL free agency begins on March 10 at 12 PM ET. Despite winning Super Bowl LIX, Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman will have plenty of important decisions to make this offseason.
Philadelphia is expected to lose several starters this offseason and Roseman will need to somehow fill those voids. The Eagles aren’t expected to be big spenders in free agency, yet there are plenty of intriguing options with ties to the coaching staff or players in Philadelphia.
While there are also multiple former Eagles players that are set to hit the open market this offseason, here are 25 potential free agent targets with ties to Philadelphia that haven’t played in the City of Brotherly Love.
Which Offensive Free Agents Have Ties to the Eagles?
Trayveon Williams, RB
Eagles running back coach Jemal Singleton spent two seasons on the Cincinnati Bengals with Trayveon Williams. Eagles wide receiver coach Aaron Moorehead was also at Texas A&M with Williams as well. While Williams has just 62 carries for 307 yards in his NFL career, he has experience on special teams and can return kicks.
Samaje Perine, RB
Similar to Williams, Samaje Perine also spent time working with Singleton in Cincinnati. Perine is a far more proven NFL running back than Williams and played an important role as the passing down option in the backfield for the Kansas City Chiefs last season. Perine would make plenty of sense as a veteran addition to Philadelphia’s backfield in free agency.
Raheem Mostert, RB
After going undrafted in the 2015 NFL Draft, Raheem Mostert was a preseason darling for the Eagles. Yet he was ultimately poached off the team’s practice squad and eventually flourished elsewhere. While Mostert is now 32-years-old, he worked with new Eagles pass game coordinator Parks Frazier with the Miami Dolphins last season and would provide veteran depth in Philadelphia’s backfield.
Braxton Berrios, WR
Britain Covey will likely hit the open market as I don’t expect the Eagles to tender him as a restricted free agent. Therefore, Philadelphia could look for a slot wide receiver with experience as a returner. Braxton Berrios would check both of those boxes and was in Miami with Frazier last season.
Ashton Dulin, WR
Outside of Philadelphia’s top three wide receivers, the Eagles could hold a competition for the remaining spots in the room next season. Ashton Dulin has experience working with several members of Philadelphia’s coaching staff due to his time with the Indianapolis Colts. Dulin would provide depth at wide receiver, while also being a core player on special teams.
Durham Smythe, TE
Both Dallas Goedert and Grant Calcaterra are heading into the final year of their current contracts. While Durham Smythe certainly wouldn’t challenge for a starting, he’s an ideal depth option at tight end. Smythe has plenty of experience with over 3,600 career snaps in the NFL and was with Frazier in Miami last season.
Kylen Granson, TE
While Kylen Granson didn’t overlap with Nick Sirianni, Kevin Patullo and Jason Michael in Indianapolis, he was there with Frazier. Granson is 26-years-old and has shown plenty of potential in 17 career starts for the Colts. He is an ascending player that averaged 12.5 yards per reception over his last two seasons.
Quintin Morris, TE
The Buffalo Bills reportedly won’t tender Quintin Morris and he is slated to become an unrestricted free agent. Morris served as a backup tight end in Buffalo, yet he spent two seasons with new Eagles quarterback coach Scot Loeffler at Bowling Green. Loeffler will have insight on Morris and the Eagles could take a chance on his untapped potential.
Mo Alie-Cox, TE
After a promising season in 2020, Mo Allie-Cox has yet to take the next step that many were anticipating. Now at 31-years-old, Allie-Cox is purely a depth option at the position. Yet Philadelphia’s offensive coaching staff is very familiar with him and could bring him in as experienced insurance behind Goedert and Calcaterra.
Kendall Lamm, OL
Fred Johnson is slated to hit free agency and the Eagles could look to sign his replacement. Kendall Lamm would be an ideal swing tackle target for next season, as he has played over 1,000 snaps at both left tackle and right tackle in the NFL. Lamm also spent last season in Miami with Frazier, where he started seven games at right tackle and didn’t allow a single sack.
Blake Hance, OL
Philadelphia’s depth along the offensive line was certainly put to the test at times last season. While Blake Hance certainly isn’t a household name, he would provide depth and positional versatility. Hance was with new Eagles offensive line coach Greg Austin for the last two seasons on the Jacksonville Jaguars. He has started games at both left guard and right tackle in the NFL.
Mark Glowinski, OL
If Mekhi Becton departs in free agency, Eagles could look to add a veteran right guard to compete with Tyler Steen in 2025. Mark Glowinski played for multiples seasons in Indianapolis with several members of Philadelphia’s coaching staff. The 32-year-old veteran has played nearly 6,000 snaps at right guard in the NFL and wouldn’t cost a lot to bring in.
Which Defensive Free Agents Have Ties to the Eagles?
Poona Ford, IDL
Eagles defensive line coach Clint Hurtt worked with Poona Ford for five seasons during their time together with the Seattle Seahawks. Ford enjoyed a resurgent season with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2024, as he recorded three sacks and five batted passes, including an interception. Ford would provide experience and depth along Philadelphia’s defensive line.
Denzel Perryman, LB
Denzel Perryman played with Ford in Los Angeles last season, as he started 11 games for the NFL’s top scoring defense. Perryman began his NFL career with the Chargers in 2015 and Eagles linebacker coach Bobby King served as the team’s assistant linebacker coach at that time. Now Perryman and King could potentially be reunited a decade later as the Eagles look for help at linebacker.
Justin Strnad, LB
Justin Strnad was selected by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, which happened to be Vic Fangio’s second season as the team’s head coach. Strnad enjoyed a breakout season for Denver’s stout defense in 2024. The 28-year-old linebacker played 736 snaps and recorded 73 total tackles, eight tackles for loss and three sacks. He could be Philadelphia’s next lottery ticket at linebacker.
Cody Barton, LB
After being selected in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft, Cody Barton started just five games across his first three seasons. Yet he has started at least 11 games for three different teams over the last three seasons. Barton was a key player on Denver’s defense in 2024, as he recorded 106 total tackles, two interceptions and 1.5 sacks. Barton also spent four seasons in Seattle with Hurtt.
E.J. Speed, LB
E.J. Speed was in Indianapolis with several key members of Philadelphia’s coaching staff. Yet he didn’t emerge as a full-time starter for the Colts until 2023. Speed has recorded 244 total tackles and three forced fumbles over the last two seasons. Speed will turn 30-years-old in June and likely won’t break the bank in free agency but he would provide the Eagles with starting experience at linebacker.
Lorenzo Carter, EDGE
Lorenzo Carter hasn’t overlapped with any of Philadelphia’s current coaches but he does have a relationship with Nolan Smith as a former Georgia Bulldog. While they didn’t play together at Georgia, Smith discussed how Carter was one of his mentors. Carter is an experienced edge rusher with 62 career starts in the NFL and would add depth on the outside in Philadelphia.
DeMarcus Walker, EDGE
The Chicago Bears released DeMarcus Walker in February and he has worked with both Fangio and King in the past. Walker started 29 games over the last two seasons for the Bears and would bring experience to Philadelphia’s defensive front. He’ll turn 31-years-old in September and could help fill the void created by several potential departures for the Eagles this offseason.
Emmanuel Ogbah, EDGE
During Fangio’s lone season as the Dolphins defensive coordinator, there were several players that didn’t appreciate his coaching style. While it’s unclear how he felt about Emmanuel Ogbah in Miami, the veteran edge defender called Fangio a “genius” that “definitely evolved my game a lot” back in December of 2023. If Ogbah still feels that way about Fangio, a reunion in the City of Brotherly Love would certainly make sense.
Baron Browning, EDGE
In Fangio’s final season as head coach of the Broncos, Denver selected Baron Browning in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Browning started nine games at linebacker as a rookie in Fangio’s defense. Yet he was moved to the edge for each of the last three seasons with inconsistent results. At 26-years-old, Browning could revive his career and potentially replicate Baun’s success in Philadelphia.
Khalil Mack, EDGE
Khalil Mack is a proven veteran that has easily had the most decorated career of any player on this list. Yet at 34-years-old, Mack could opt to take less money and chase a Super Bowl with the Eagles. Especially given his relationship with Fangio, who was Chicago’s defensive coordinator when they pulled off a blockbuster deal for Mack in 2018. Mack has referred to Fangio as a “mastermind” in the past.
Azeez Ojulari, EDGE
Following an inconsistent start to his NFL career with the New York Giants, Azeez Ojulari could revive his career in Philadelphia. Especially given his experience playing with several Eagles players during their time together at Georgia. Ojulari is just 24-years-old and is slightly underrated due to being stuck behind Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux in New York last season.
Fabian Moreau, CB
After releasing Darius Slay and with Isaiah Rodgers set to test free agency, Philadelphia could use help at cornerback. Fabian Moreau started 11 games for the Broncos in 2023, while Eagles defensive backs coach Christian Parker served the same role in Denver. While Moreau will turned 31-years-old in April, he has played nearly 4,500 snaps in the NFL and would bring experience to Philadelphia’s young cornerback room.
Tremon Smith, CB
The Eagles will need to add competition at the bottom of their cornerback depth chart and Tremon Smith could make sense as a cheap option there. Smith worked for two seasons with Parker in Denver and was also with several Eagles coaches on the Colts in 2020. He has plenty of experience playing on special teams and has five career starts in the NFL.
Julian Blackmon, S
Reed Blankenship has one season remaining on his current contract, therefore the Eagles could look to add a safety in free agency. While Julian Blackmon could command a hefty contract in free agency, Philadelphia could be intrigued by his versatility. Blackmon has played all over with the Colts, including over 500 snaps in the slot. He was in Indianapolis for one season with several members of Philadelphia’s coaching staff.
Elijah Campbell, S
If the Eagles want to add low-cost depth at safety with special teams experience, Elijah Campbell could make sense. Campbell started one game at safety under Fangio for the Dolphins in 2023 and has served as a core special teams player in Miami for several seasons. Campbell would compete for one of the final roster spots at safety in Philadelphia.
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