What happened: Philadelphia sent A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots for 2028 first- and 2027 fifth-round picks. Sean Mannion replaces Kevin Patullo as offensive coordinator and is expected to put Jalen Hurts under center more often.
Why it matters: The revised offense must revive production from Hurts and Saquon Barkley after Philadelphia's 2025 playoff collapse. A defense that remained among the league's stronger units keeps another championship run within reach.
By the numbers: The Eagles won 11 games and a division title in 2025 before losing to the San Francisco 49Ers in the wild-card round. Brown produced 5,034 receiving yards and 32 touchdowns across four Philadelphia seasons.
What to watch: Watch Mannion's formation mix during the preseason and how quickly Hurts adjusts to the under-center workload.