The Eagles bolstered their defense and offensive line depth in the 2025 NFL Draft, but missed an opportunity to add another dynamic pass-catcher to their offense.

Why: McCord, at pick No. 181 overall, had an ACC record-setting season in 2024 for Syracuse after transferring from Ohio State. McCord threw for 4,779 yards last season, and should challenge Tanner McKee and Dorian Thompson-Robinson to serve as Jalen Hurts' backup. It's expected that McKee will have the inside track for the job, though.

The Philadelphia Eagles entered the offseason with a maintenance-oriented plan to balance a budget that needed to make room for future contract extensions without jettisoning too many key veterans. A reigning Super Bowl champion seeking to elongate its golden era accepted the risk of a conservative free agency cycle,