Nick Sirianni returns for his sixth season in Philadelphia, looking to build on an 11-6 campaign. Sean Mannion takes over as offensive coordinator, hoping to boost the Eagles’ offense after it stalled last year. Jalen Hurts returns as the starting quarterback, with Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby at running back. Injuries have hit the Eagles hard in the backfield. Bigsby suffered a core-muscle injury in Week 4 and was placed on injured reserve, while Barkley missed Week 5 with a hamstring injury. Will Shipley also suffered a foot injury against Jacksonville, forcing Philadelphia to rely on Dameon Pierce and Carson Steele. The Eagles must replace A.J. Brown’s production, while DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert return alongside Dontayvion Wicks and Makai Lemon. Smith missed Week 5 with a hamstring injury, while Goedert returned after missing time with a knee injury. The offensive line entered the season with Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens, Tyler Steen, and Lane Johnson. Dickerson suffered a knee injury in Week 1 and was placed on injured reserve. Johnson announced his retirement after 14 NFL seasons, and the Eagles traded Jurgens to Baltimore. Drew Kendall subsequently took over at center but missed Week 5 with a knee injury, forcing Jake Majors into his first NFL start. Philadelphia started Willie Lampkin at left guard and rookie Markel Bell at right tackle against Jacksonville. The offensive line has become smaller and far less experienced after losing several veteran starters, and at one point against Jacksonville, Mailata was the only Week 1 starting offensive lineman left on the field.

Vic Fangio is back for his third season as defensive coordinator, and the Eagles return eight of their top eleven tacklers from last season. Moro Ojomo, Jordan Davis, Jalen Carter, Zack Baun, Jihaad Campbell, Jalyx Hunt, and Nolan Smith Jr. return in the front seven, with Jonathan Greenard joining from the Vikings. Baun returned in Week 5 after missing time with a concussion, while Greenard missed the Jacksonville game with an ankle injury. Quinyon Mitchell, Andrew Mukuba, and Cooper DeJean remain starters in the secondary, while Riq Woolen and Jonathan Jones join the mix.

Michael Clay returns for his sixth season as special teams coach. Jake Elliott will kick field goals again. Braden Mann returns as the punter after averaging 50 yards per punt last season. USC rookie Makai Lemon will handle punts, and Will Shipley returns as the kickoff returner. Philadelphia entered the season with a balanced offense led by a solid offensive line and a young defense that had another offseason to mature. The Eagles have fallen to 2-3 after losing three consecutive games, including a 19-17 defeat to Jacksonville in London in Week 5. Philadelphia managed just 22 rushing yards against the Jaguars. Injuries throughout the backfield and a smaller, less experienced offensive line have significantly changed the makeup of the offense, leaving the Eagles searching for consistency as they look to rebound in the NFC East.