In 2024, the Kansas City Chiefs were heavy favorites to win Super Bowl LIX. But the Philadelphia Eagles?
They were +1400 to win the coveted trophy as of September last year. Even heading into the Super Bowl week, they were underdogs with the Chiefs tipped to claim a historic three-peat.
However, in ultimate sublime fashion, the Eagles defeated the Chiefs in a 40-22 masterclass, earning them their second Super Bowl and MVP honors for quarterback Jalen Hurts. With the 2025 season up ahead, the Birds are united with a mission to return to the Super Bowl and defend their title.
Led by Nick Sirianni and Hurts, the Eagles boast explosive offensive talent and a retooled defence, which will very likely make them a formidable opponent for teams in the NFC. And despite facing perhaps the most demanding schedules next season, there’s a good chance that the Iggles can make their struggles count and win Super Bowl LXX next February.
In this article, NFL betting analyst Kate Richardson walks through a preview of the Eagles’ 2025 season while detailing their roster, depth chart, offseason moves, and prospects of back-to-back Super Bowl triumphs.
Updated Philadelphia Eagles Roster for 2025
The Eagles are heavily focused on shoring up their defensive line depth after key departures in 2024.
Undoubtedly, several new faces and returning stars will shape this year’s success.
That said, here’s what the new roster looks like ahead of the 2025 season.
Key Additions and Departures
As expected, there have been some incredible new signings for the Eagles, including some stand-out names like Terrace Marshall. The team signed multiple rookies, including Jihaad Campbell, Ty Robinson, and Drew Kendall, while adding veterans like Kendall Lamm, Adoree’ Jackson, and Josh Uche.
Back in March, the NFL champions made some notable trades, acquiring guard Kenyon Green and QB Dorian while trading Kenny Pickett and releasing Darius Slay. The club’s front office further placed Brandon Graham on the retired list while Nick Gates moved to IR.
Projected Starting Line-Up for the Eagles
The Eagles not only made unique signings but also handed out contract extensions to some players. Zack Baun was one of the key pieces who put pen to paper on a new three-year deal. Injury returnee Ben VanSumeren was also retained, thanks to his versatility, which made him a pivotal team player in the 11 matches he featured in last season.
With the team structure as it stands, here’s how we predict that the Philadelphia Eagles will line up, of course, led by the indispensable Jalen Hurts.
Offensive Line-Up
- Jalen Hurts (QB)
- Saquon Barkley (RB)
- A.J. Brown (WR)
- DeVonta Smith (WR)
- Jahan Dotson (WR)
- Dallas Goedert (TE)
- Jordan Mailata (LT)
- Landon Dickerson (LG)
- Cam Jurgens (C)
- Tyler Steen (RG)
- Lane Johnson (RT)
Defensive Line-Up
- Moro Ojomo (LDE)
- Jordan Davis (NT)
- Jalen Carter (RDE)
- Nolan Smith Jr. (WLB)
- Zack Baun (LILB)
- Nakobe Dean (RILB)
- Azeez Ojulari (SLB)
- Quinyon Mitchell (LCB)
- Reed Blankenship (SS)
- Andrew Mukuba (FS)
- Kelee Ringo (RCB)
- Cooper Dejean (NB)
Special Teams
- Jake Elliott (PK)
- Braden Mann (P/H/PR)
- Avery Williams (PR/KR)
- Charley Hughlett (LS)
2025 Eagles Regular Season Schedule
On Wednesday, May 14, the NFL released a schedule of games for the upcoming season, which is set to kick off on September 4. The Eagles don’t seem to have it easy as they will be starting off against the Dallas Cowboys while rounding up against the Washington Commanders. Week 9 is scheduled as a bye week for the Eagles.
Below is the full rundown of the games in-store for the Eagles next season.
On average, the Eagles’ schedule is rated the 4th hardest in the NFL. However, given their solid record from last season, they are projected to end with 13 wins. Bookmakers, which can be found on the review site mightytips.com, estimate their number of wins at 11.5. Fans can also place bets on the entire season or on individual matches thanks to the experts at MightyTips, who provide access to the best sports betting sites and the best odds.
Important Match-Ups, Players to Watch, and Predictions
The second-week game against the Chiefs will not only be a rematch of Super Bowl LIX but will also see the Chiefs gunning for revenge. It is definitely one game to pay close attention to, especially since it is coming at the start of the season.
The Eagles will also face stiff contests from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions, whom they face in week four and 11, respectively.
One player to particularly look out for is, of course, Jalen Hurts. Recently, coach Sirianna has dismissed criticisms from the press who have tagged the MVP a mere game manager.
“Anytime, I hear that, it’s cool, it’s like a nice debate thing that people like to have,” Sirianni said.
“And I get it, there’s a lot of hours that TV shows and radio stations have to fill to be able to fill that debate. I understand that, but we’re talking about the ultimate team game there is, and he does whatever he needs to do to win each and every game.”
Other players to watch include A.J. Brown and Moro Ojomo, who are stat leaders at the Eagles. Overall, the Eagles are predicted to have a rough start in the first few games of the season while slowly picking up pace afterwards.
Wrapping Up: Can the Eagles Win the Super Bowl for the Second Time in a Row?
It was CEO Jeffrey Lurie who quipped:
“I’d almost like to say that, has there been a better NFL team than the 2024 Eagles?”
While that statement proved true up until the end of the season, will it remain relevant in 2025?
Regardless of how the season goes, one thing is true: the Birds will be entering it with a lot of confidence, and with Sirianni’s team management, they can translate their talent to focus and compete once again on the biggest stages of all.
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