The NFC East has been an unstable perch for champions, but the Philadelphia Eagles posted consecutive division titles in 2024 and 2025 after a 21-year drought for back-to-back winners. The division figures to be competitive again, with notable personnel and coaching changes across the four teams, according to Eagles reporter Tim McManus, Cowboys reporter Todd Archer, Giants reporter Jordan Raanan and Commanders reporter John Keim.
According to Tim McManus, the Eagles enter the season without top receiver A.J. Brown, who was traded to the Patriots, and without longtime offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland. Brown totaled 5,034 receiving yards and 28 touchdowns over four seasons with Philadelphia. The team added first-round pick Makai Lemon and acquired Dontayvion Wicks from Green Bay; DeVonta Smith is expected to be the primary target for Jalen Hurts. New offensive coordinator Sean Mannion is installing more motions and under-center looks; Hurts has had seven different playcallers in his six-plus seasons as a pro.
Todd Archer reports the Cowboys will have George Pickens in camp after Pickens said he would not hold out and will play on the franchise tag. That continuation of the Pickens-CeeDee Lamb pairing gives Dak Prescott a promising receiving duo. Dallas also made a coaching change on defense, hiring Christian Parker from the Eagles’ staff; any improvement would ease pressure on an offense that last season surrendered an NFL-high 511 points.
Jordan Raanan writes that the New York Giants added receiving options — tight end Isaiah Likely and wide receivers Darnell Mooney, Calvin Austin III and Odell Beckham Jr. — as contingencies for Jaxson Dart. Star wideout Malik Nabers remains uncertain for Week 1 while recovering from a serious knee injury. Raanan adds that the biggest offensive upgrades may be on the line, with right guard Francis Mauigoa selected at No. 10 and the signing of All-Pro fullback Patrick Ricard bolstering protection and the running game.
John Keim notes a coaching shift for Washington, with David Blough replacing Kliff Kingsbury as offensive coordinator. The change should put Jayden Daniels more under center and in a system aimed at creating more open opportunities for skill players. The Commanders also added tight end Chig Okonkwo and selected receiver Antonio Williams in the third round of the draft.
