Eagles’ 53-man roster by acquisition: Draft picks, trades, signings
A complete look at how the Eagles acquired every player on their initial 53-man roster
The Philadelphia Eagles have built their 53-man roster with a combination of draft picks, trades, signings, and waivers. Thirty players on the active roster were drafted by the Eagles, accounting for roughly 57% of the team. This roster includes notable players such as Jalen Hurts, DeVonta Smith, Lane Johnson, Jordan Mailata, Jalen Carter, and Quinyon Mitchell.
Additionally, the Eagles have three undrafted players they signed after they initially entered the organization without being drafted. These undrafted players are Rocco Underwood, Willie Lampkin, and Darius Cooper.
Through trades, the team secured five players, including RB Tank Bigsby from Jacksonville, WR Dontayvion Wicks from the Jets, QB Andy Dalton, DB Michael Carter II, and OLB Jonathan Greenard from separate deals in 2026. Bigsby and Wicks were acquired in separate 2026 deals, while Dalton, Wicks, and Greenard came from different 2026 transactions. The Eagles sent a conditional 2027 seventh-round pick to Carolina for QB Dalton and required more significant draft capital for Wicks and Greenard.
The roster also includes 14 free-agent signings, ranging from veterans to outside free agents. This category covers players signed from other organizations, former Eagles returned, and players initially added through the practice squad. The Eagles also claimed DT Byron Young off waivers after Las Vegas waived him in 2024.
In summary, the Eagles have employed a strategic approach to roster building, utilizing their draft picks as the foundation, aggressively acquiring proven players through trades and free-agent signings, and utilizing trades to address specific needs before they become emergencies.
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