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If I were Howie Roseman: A blueprint to Eagles’ offseason, from A.J. Brown to Jalen Carter
- If I were Howie Roseman, I’d try to keep A.J. Brown in 2026 but would trade him for a late first if necessary.
- If Brown is traded, acquire a replacement receiver such as Brian Thomas or D.J. Moore to pair with DeVonta Smith.
- Roseman should avoid a big push for Maxx Crosby to preserve draft resources for offense.
- The plan includes exercising Jalen Carter’s fifth-year option and signing him to a long extension.
- The blueprint emphasizes drafting high-quality offensive linemen in multiple rounds to build long-term depth.
- The plan calls for adding a young wide receiver in the draft, in rounds 2 or 3, regardless of Brown’s status.
- The author recommends adding a backup quarterback with starting experience to the roster.
- The column advises quietly managing cap and keeping compensatory picks to sustain long-term competitiveness.
- The piece underscores keeping Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith as core pieces while balancing edge-rush needs.
- The plan includes leveraging the fifth-year option to manage Carter’s extension and cap impact.
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