Jalen Hurts' Philadelphia Eagles earn No. 2 spot in ESPN's 2026 NFL roster rankings originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Only one team finished above the Philadelphia Eagles in ESPN's first roster rankings for 2026. The Eagles remain among the league's strongest contenders entering the new season.
ESPN placed the Philadelphia Eagles second in its 2026 NFL roster rankings because they remain one of the league's most complete teams. While the defense has plenty of talent, the report says the offensive tackle pairing stands above every other position group on the roster.
Left tackle Jordan Mailata and right tackle Lane Johnson are the biggest reasons behind that view. Mailata has finished no lower than sixth among NFL tackles in Pro Football Focus grades over the past three seasons. Johnson is now 36, but he still ranks well in pass protection and run blocking when healthy.
The report found one clear concern on the roster. Safety lost experience after Reed Blankenship left for Houston. That leaves second-year player Andrew Mukuba and Marcus Epps in larger roles. Cooper DeJean can also play safety, though his work as the team's main slot corner limits that option.
Only one team finished above the Philadelphia Eagles in ESPN's first roster rankings for 2026. The Eagles remain among the league's strongest contenders entering the new season.
ESPN placed the Philadelphia Eagles second in its 2026 NFL roster rankings because they remain one of the league's most complete teams. While the defense has plenty of talent, the report says the offensive tackle pairing stands above every other position group on the roster.
Left tackle Jordan Mailata and right tackle Lane Johnson are the biggest reasons behind that view. Mailata has finished no lower than sixth among NFL tackles in Pro Football Focus grades over the past three seasons. Johnson is now 36, but he still ranks well in pass protection and run blocking when healthy.
The report found one clear concern on the roster. Safety lost experience after Reed Blankenship left for Houston. That leaves second-year player Andrew Mukuba and Marcus Epps in larger roles. Cooper DeJean can also play safety, though his work as the team's main slot corner limits that option.
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