Philadelphia's front office kept the pedal down, bringing Fred Johnson back to shore up the offensive line and shipping Darian Kinnard to Green Bay for added depth. Johnson, a versatile swing tackle who has lined up all along the line, provides veteran stability behind Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata as the unit adapts to Landon Dickerson's injury absence and Tyler Steen’s integration. The moves continue a highway of edge-case trades on a busy Sunday for Howie Roseman.

Kinnard’s departure opens a clearer path for the Packers to develop their young OL, while the Eagles aim to maintain a sturdy buffer around a QB room that already features Sam Howell talk and Tanner McKee depth. Philadelphia’s latest tinkering—plus Howell, Metchie III, and Bennett adds earlier in the day—illustrates a roster-building approach built on versatile linemen and upside projects rather than big-name upgrades.

Philadelphia shuffles its roster, bringing Fred Johnson back to add swing-tackle depth as Landon Dickerson battles a meniscus injury. Johnson, versatile enough to play LT, RT, and RG, plugs in behind Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata with Tyler Steen in the mix at right guard. It’s the fourth trade in three weeks for the Eagles, who also acquired Sam Howell from Minnesota, John Metchie III from Houston, and Jakorian Bennett on defense. The moves underscore a depth-first approach as Philadelphia readies for another run.

Fantasy takeaway: Johnson’s return adds flexibility to the line and insurance for potential early-season absences. Howell’s arrival creates QB depth in Week 1 scenarios, while Metchie and Bennett deepen the pass-catching and secondary options, potentially boosting the Eagles’ depth chart across multiple roles if injuries arise.

The Eagles climbed to sixth in Sportico’s NFL valuations after their Super Bowl win, with a current value of 8.43 billion—a 25% jump from 2024. Recent news shows owner Jeffery Lurie selling minority stakes at an 8.3B valuation, underscoring the franchise’s financial clout as the league’s value grows and real estate, local and national revenue, and league-property stakes shape the picture. Sportico’s metrics also spotlight Lincoln Financial Field and possible stadium renovations as levers that could lift the Eagles’ franchise value even higher in coming years. The Cowboys still sit atop the list at about 12.8B, trailed by the Rams, Giants, Patriots, and 49ers.

The takeaway for fantasy managers: rising franchise value signals stability in payrolls, development investments, and potential changes to the revenue environment that can subtly influence cap space, roster moves, and player development ecosystems. Though the article centers on corporate value, the ripple effects touch the field—strong market dynamics can reinforce a team’s ability to sustain competitive environments around its top players and coaching staff. Eagles fans may eye a stadium-down the line upgrade as a potential catalyst for long-term upside, while other contenders in the top tier illustrate how value translates into ongoing competitiveness.

In short, Sportico’s snapshot reinforces a broader truth: when a franchise’s financial footing strengthens, the ecosystem around the team—talent pipelines, facilities, and market reach—tends to fortify fantasy potential across the roster, even as the exact weekly output remains driven by on-field execution.

Philadelphia navigates Week 2 of the preseason with top-shelf talent and quality depth across most units, even after Landon Dickerson's knee procedure leaves the interior a touch thinner for a few weeks. The Eagles project to lean on a stout offensive line room, with capable backups prepared to slot in, while the quarterback room remains a strength with Hurts, McKee and an unsettled battle for the third spot behind them.

At running back, the drop-off from Barkley in theory is mitigated by a rotating group led by Hurts and a still-developing committee. Wideouts behind Brown and Smith are a work in progress, but the coaching staff has options ready, including large targets and versatile slot players. Defensively, depth at edge isn’t as abundant as the interior, but veteran depth and young pass-rushers add insurance. Linebackers and the safety corps look solid, with youth and experience blending well as preseason play continues.

Overall, the Birds carry a roster that emphasizes health and depth, with internal competitions sharpening the ladder at guard, quarterback and edge. If the injury bug bites, Philadelphia’s front office has prepared multi-positional backups who can step in with minimal disruption.