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Eagles receive a lackluster grade after the initial free agency period
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The Philadelphia Eagles have made their share of moves during the opening wave of free agency. Some were more exciting than others, but that's par for the course. Unfortunately, not everyone is sold on the results. Pro Football Focus recently released its 2026 free agency grades for all 32 teams . The Eagles landed among the average with a C+. It's worth noting that this evaluation seems to focus primarily on outside additions rather than Philadelphia retaining its own talent. Re-signings by other teams are sometimes factored in, but there's no mention of the new one-year deal given to Dallas Goedert .
The Eagles' grade hinges largely on two signings: cornerback Riq Woolen and edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie .
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PFF explains the Eagles' C+ free-agency grade by focusing on two key acquisitions.
Woolen's profile perfectly captures the mixed feelings surrounding this class. On one hand, he's a high-ceiling corner with impressive ball production. Gordon McGuinness references 50 combined pass breakups and interceptions over four seasons. On the other hand, there's also a mention of the inconsistency that has followed him.
The latter is evidenced by 20 touchdowns allowed and 35 penalties in that same span. Woolen is coming off the lowest-graded season of his career and embodies the boom-or-bust label that continues to define him . That's where the attention shifts to Arnold Ebiketie .
His evaluation feels a bit more stable, though perhaps less exciting. While he never quite developed into a dominant force with his previous team, McGuinness mentions that his pass-rush metrics steadily improved. By 2025, he posted a strong pass-rush grade and win rate (16.8%). That suggests there's still untapped potential. The question now becomes whether he can handle an expanded role or if he's best utilized as a rotational piece.
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That uncertainty is likely what drove the 'average' grade. Both Woolen and Ebiketie arrive in Philadelphia with upside, but also with questions after falling out of favor in their previous stops. This isn't unfamiliar territory. They've built a reputation on identifying talent others have cooled on and maximizing it. If that trend continues, a C+ today could look much different by season's end.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Eagles receive uninspiring grade after the first wave of free agency
