Eagles news: Birds add pass-rush help, agree with Lane Johnson on contract extension; latest rumors and updates
As NFL free agency enters its second week, the Eagles have focused on smaller signings.

After a quiet weekend the Eagles continued the trend of making smaller signings, adding former Giants pass rusher Azeez Ojulari. Here's our full Eagles free agency tracker.
The Eagles announced that they agreed on terms with right tackle Lane Johnson for a one-year contract extension (through 2027).
Here's what The Inquirer's Eagles writers think of the Birds signing former Giants cornerback Adoree’ Jackson. More reactions: AJ Dillon | Dorian Thompson-Robinson | Kenyon Green
Mekhi Becton is departing the Eagles and signing with the Chargers, setting up competition at starting right guard.
Despite losing several starters last week, the Eagles will still be the best team in the NFL in 2025, writes columnist Marcus Hayes.
Eagles add former Giants pass rusher Azeez Ojulari

Another Georgia Bulldog is joining the Eagles defense.
The team is signing Azeez Ojulari, an edge rusher who has accumulated 22 sacks over his first NFL seasons with the Giants, a league source confirmed an ESPN report which says the deal is for one year and $4 million.
Eagles, Lane Johnson agree to contract extension

The Eagles have ensured that their franchise right tackle has the opportunity to be a part of their future for the next few years.
Lane Johnson agreed to terms on a one-year extension through 2027, the Eagles announced on Monday evening. Johnson, who turns 35 in May, will be going into his 15th season in Philadelphia when the new deal begins.
What Azeez Ojulari brings to the Eagles
Prior to the Eagles agreeing to a one-year deal with former Giants pass rusher Azeez Ojulari, both Olivia Reiner and EJ Smith identified Ojulari as a potential fit for the Birds. Here's what they wrote at the time:
Olivia Reiner
After Browns and Raiders, Harrison Bryant excited to be joining Super Bowl champs
After spending his first four NFL seasons with the Cleveland Browns and his fifth with the Las Vegas Raiders, Harrison Bryant's reasoning for signing with the Eagles was pretty simple. He wanted to come to a winning organization, he said.
"What’s better than signing with the defending Super Bowl champs?" he said Monday.
'Here I am': New long snapper Charley Hughlett on joining the Eagles
How does one get into long snapping? For Charley Hughlett, it was an open tryout at Central Florida.
Hughlett, the Eagles' new long snapper, was at UCF as a tight end. But just before his freshman season started, the regular snapper decided to quit. Hughlett had some snapping history from his time at Hillsborough High in Tampa, Fla., so when the team conducted an open tryout, Hughlett had an advantage.
Joshua Uche had interest from a 'couple other' teams, but Eagles were best fit
Mekhi Becton thanks Jeff Stoutland after signing with Chargers
Former Eagles guard Mekhi Becton is heading to the Los Angeles Chargers, the third Birds starter to depart the team as a free agent.
On Monday, Becton posted a lengthy goodbye to the Eagles and Philadelphia, but devoted a huge chunk of the letter to Birds offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland.
Thumbs up, thumbs down: What to make of the new Eagles players
The Eagles haven’t made a ton of additions in free agency, opting for smaller moves involving inexpensive players with potential upsides.
The most recent addition is former New York Giants cornerback Adoree Jackson, who brings experience to a young Eagles’ secondary without Darius Slay.
Texans CB Derek Stingley Jr. lands massive new deal
Oren Burks says goodbye to Philly
Former Eagles linebacker Oren Burks, who signed a two-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals, said goodbye to Philadelphia in a message on Instagram shared Sunday evening.
“While it was a short chapter in my career, it’s been a chapter well worth remembering,” Burks wrote. “It’s been an honor to go to battle for this organization, my teammates who have become brothers, and this city who embraced me with open arms.”
Free agency updates: Former Eagles WR lands in Dallas
Former Eagles WR lands in Dallas: After one-year stints with the Eagles and New York Giants, Parris Campbell is taking his tour of the NFC East to the Cowboys on a one-year deal. The sixth-year receiver will join former Birds running back Miles Sanders in Dallas.
Cooper Rush jumping to the Ravens: The former Cowboys quarterback will back up Lamar Jackson on a new two-year deal, according to the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The move means the Cowboys will need a new backup behind Dak Prescott, who started just eight games last year after suffering a season-ending hamstring injury.
Bengals re-sign two star receivers: Cincinnati is giving new, four-year deals to Ja’Marr Chase ($161 million) and Tee Higgins ($115 million), according to the NFL Network.
Eagles options to replace Mekhi Becton
Mekhi Becton became the latest on the Eagles’ growing list of departures from the Super Bowl team.
The right guard signed a two-year, $20 million deal with the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday night, closing the door on a potential return to the Eagles. The 25-year-old spent one year with the Eagles and turned his career around by switching from offensive tackle to the interior line and emerging as a dependable starter. The Chargers listed Becton as a guard in the team’s official release following the signing.
8 former Eagles players who have yet to sign elsewhere
A week into free agency and several former Eagles players have yet to sign elsewhere.
The list includes cornerback James Bradberry, whom the Eagles released last week after missing all of 2024 with a torn Achilles tendon and soleus muscle.
2025 NFL calendar: Upcoming offseason dates
March 30 to April 2: Annual league meeting at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Fla.
April 18: Deadline for restricted free agents to sign offer sheets
April 24 to 26: NFL draft, Green Bay, Wisc.
Sept. 4: NFL 2025 season kickoff, hosted by the Eagles against an unnamed opponent.