The first wave of NFL free agency has past the Philadelphia Eagles. They are feeling the repercussions after the likes of Nakobe Dean, Jaelan Phillips, and Reed Blankenship are both expected to leave, as they’ve agreed to beware deals elsewhere around the NFL.

Accordingly, who are some of the top players left in the FA pool for Tuesday and beyond? Keep in mind that these free agents cannot officially sign until Wednesday evening. Terms can be agreed upon with teams before then, though.

Top remaining targets for the Eagles in free agency after day one

Jaquan Brisker, Safety

Brisker knows who to play with physicality, and Vic Fangio would probably love that. I am interested to see if his market is too expensive for the Birds, but if not, he’s arguably the best (realistic) player on defense that they could add this week.

“Jaquan Brisker hasn’t had a ton of ball production over his four-year NFL career, but when healthy, he’s proven to be a force as a quarters safety or roamer in the box. His big-time hit power and tackling ability have translated to the league, and it’s clear that his presence is felt in run fits when watching his tape. Box safeties don’t make a ton of money on the open market, but Brisker is someone who teams that employ a lot of big nickel will love. He has enough coverage awareness and instincts to be a useful pass defender, while serving as a plus one against the run.” – Rob Gregson

WR Jauan Jennings

Love this fit. Jennings is a big body who thrives on third down, where the Eagles were not goo enough a season ago. He can be the dynamic WR3 option they’ve been searching for over the past couple of seasons alongside Devonta Smith and A.J. Brown.

“Jennings set a career-high in touchdown receptions last year, but is one season away from that magic age of ’30’, which has historically been so unkind to bigger wide receivers. He’s a prolific blocker who is best from the slot, but it’s worth acknowledging his yards per route run fell by nearly a full yard in 2025 when asked to play more outside.” – Kyle Crabbs

EDGE Joey Bosa

Bosa may look for a short-term, win now sort of deal, and the Eagles can provide that. With Jalean Phillips out the door, make a splash off the edge with a Bosa brother here.

“Bosa played in the most games since 2021 last year with the Bills, and he led the league in forced fumbles. The strip sack artist will see contract limitations on the open market due to his injury history and role at this point in his career, but he screams designated pass rusher on a Super Bowl contender to me.” – Rob Gregson

S Nick Cross

Just like Brisker’s situation, the Eagles desperately need another proven safety option. Andrew Mukuba is expected to make a difference in 2926, but they need another player who has shown he can produce at the NFL level at the position.

“This past year was a tale of two halves for Nick Cross. Through the first half of the year, he was fantastic, playing the best football of his career. Through the second half, he was inconsistent and found himself out of position too often. He is still only 24 years old, though, so I’d expect a team to bet on his flashes and hand him a pretty significant contract.” – Destin Adams

EDGE Cameron Jordan

The pass rush needs improvement, both in depth and upside, for Philly. Jordan wants to win a ring most likely, and the Eagles give him a better shot at that than some of his other options on the open market.

“Cameron Jordan is a very intriguing pass rusher in this year’s free agency class, as he’s coming off an age-36 season that saw him put up 10.5 sacks.

Jordan still has the strength to hold his own and his veteran savvy helps make up for the lost athleticism and explosiveness. He could easily put another double-digit sack season if he ends up in the right spot” – Evan Winter

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