The Philadelphia Eagles recently unveiled their shiny new Super Bowl championship rings. Each piece of jewelry gleaming bright with 145 dazzling diamonds, celebrating the team’s record 145 points scored in four playoff wins, while showcasing green sapphires and two Vince Lombardi Trophies. It is a blingy masterpiece, accented by the phrase: “You can’t be great without the greatness of others.”
The latter was their rallying cry during one of the most dominant postseasons in NFL history. Now, as the calendar turns and training camp starts, it’s time to start from scratch. They’ll keep that same mindset and look for new players to rise up out of the abyss.
Let’s quickly break down the Eagles’ 2025 roster, evaluating some of the under-the-radar players who could provide greatness.
1. G Kenyon Green
The Eagles declined a fifth-year option on the former No. 15 overall pick as concerns over a years-long shoulder injury surely factored into that decision. Green didn’t see starter’s reps at OTAs — working mostly at left guard, with the second team and third team — but the franchise thought highly enough of him to trade away C.J. Gardner-Johnson. It’ll be interesting to see if he gets any looks at right guard this summer, or whether that job has already been promised to Tyler Steen.
2. TE Kylen Granson
The one-time Colts tight end has a legit opportunity to steal snaps away from new Eagles teammates, backup Grant Calcaterra and newcomer Harrison Bryant, possibly even pushing Dallas Goedert who is playing on a restructured one-year contract. In fact, Goedert hinted that his own starting job was far from promised earlier this offseason: “When you have someone coming for your job, when you’re competing against other people, like we say all the time, iron sharpens iron,” Goedert told me. Granson has 86 career receptions for 958 yards and a touchdown in 62 games.
3. S Andre Sam
The second-year pro seemed like an afterthought heading into spring practices, then he started making plays and moved ahead of veteran Lewis Cine on the Eagles’ depth chart. It’s hard to read too much into roster maneuvering during OTAs. It’s all trial and error, with coaches looking more at mental reps than physical ones. Sam rose to the occasion. So, depending on what second-round pick Andrew Mukuba does with the opportunity — he’ll get first crack at replacing CJ Gardner-Johnson — don’t count out the Super Bowl champion who shares a birthday with Saquon Barkley and Cooper DeJean. The Eagles have a big void at safety.
4. RB ShunDerrick Powell
At 5-foot-7 and 183 pounds, Powell brings big Boston Scott vibes (or, if you want to take a leap of faith … Darren Sproles). He knows how to elude defenders in space, using his low center of gravity to slip through cracks and burst out of holes that bigger backs can’t see. Add on his 4.4-second 40-yard dash time, and there’s plenty to like. His real challenge will be finding room in a crowded backfield featuring Saquon Barkley, Will Shipley and A.J. Dillon. Then again, Powell could earn a spot for his kick-returning potential, especially after Britain Covey’s departure.
5. DB Maxen Hook
Quinyon Mitchell’s former teammate (and roommate) at Toledo was a first-team, All-MAC selection in 2024. The Eagles gave him the most guaranteed money out of all their undrafted rookie free agents — $200,000 salary, with a $30,000 signing bonus. Numbers mean nothing in a bubble, yet Hook turned heads at OTAs and his position versatility (at safety or cornerback) could open up a roster spot. He recorded seven interceptions and 15 pass breakups, plus 356 total tackles, in 52 college games.
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