The Philadelphia Eagles' 2025 season was a disappointment, finishing 11-6 and failing to make it past the first round of the playoffs. With a new year comes new expectations, and the Eagles have a few key players who will be under the microscope in 2026. Here's a look at 11 Eagles players who had down seasons in 2025, and whether they'll rebound or regress in the upcoming year.
QB Jalen Hurts: The Eagles' offense struggled in 2025, and Hurts had his fair share of issues. He was not as effective as a runner and some old quirks reemerged, like a league-low usage of the middle of the field. However, Hurts has a history of responding to scrutiny and has not had two consecutive down seasons. I predict he'll have a rebound season in 2026, as the scheme can't be worse than it was last year.
RB Saquon Barkley: Barkley had one of the best running back seasons in NFL history in 2024, but his production dropped significantly in 2025. He played behind an offensive line with several injuries and had 136 fewer touches than in 2024. While he won't have another season like 2024, I believe he'll be more efficient in 2026, earning a half rebound.
C Cam Jurgens: Jurgens played through a back injury in 2024 and had a procedure to alleviate nerve pain in 2025. He missed most of training camp and didn't play to his standard, despite being voted into the Pro Bowl. However, he's healthier now and should rebound to some degree.
LG Landon Dickerson: Dickerson battled through several injuries in 2025 and has a long history of injuries as a college prospect. I'm more confident in Jurgens' chances of returning to form than Dickerson's, so I predict a regression for Dickerson.
RT Lane Johnson: Johnson was still an elite player when healthy in 2025, but he missed eight games with a Lisfranc injury. While he's not injury-prone, I believe he'll rebound in 2026, as he's in great shape and has a history of staying healthy.
TE Dallas Goedert: Goedert had a drastic drop-off in blocking efficiency in 2025 and is now 31 years old. I'm concerned that his decline will accelerate in 2026, earning a regression prediction.
iDL Jalen Carter: Carter had a disappointing season in 2025, collecting 33 tackles, three sacks, and seven batted passes in 11 games. However, he had shoulder issues throughout the season and I expect him to rebound in 2026, as he has a lot of talent.
EDGE Jonathan Greenard: Greenard battled through a shoulder injury in 2025, but he'll get a fresh start in Philly after being traded by the Minnesota Vikings. I predict a rebound for Greenard, as he should still have a few prime years left and will get more than his share of one-on-one matchups along a very talented Eagles defensive line.
EDGE Nolan Smith: Smith had a breakout season in 2024 but struggled in 2025 due to a triceps injury. While he may not see the same level of success as in 2024, I believe he'll rebound, as he's a rugged player with a lot of potential.
CB Riq Woolen: Woolen struggled in 2025 and lost playing time, but he was still a standout player in spring practices. I predict a rebound for Woolen, as the Eagles showed they don't want him to leave the field.
K Jake Elliott: Elliott had a rough 2025 season, connecting on just 74.1 percent of his field goal attempts. I don't expect a significant improvement, so I predict a regression for Elliott.
