3 Eagles Who Won't Survive in Philly Beyond This Season

The Philadelphia Eagles understand that if they want to get back to the Super Bowl within the next few years, they need to plug up holes at wide receiver, defensive back, and linebacker. Howie Roseman and Co. did a solid job of addressing those needs in the 2020 NFL Draft, as Eagles training camp is now set to feature multiple clashes between aging veterans and young rookie studs. With that in mind, these three players could be on their way out after the 2020 season in favor of some young blood.

3. LB Duke Riley

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Duke Riley / Mitchell Leff/Getty Images

Riley, acquired via trade from the Atlanta Falcons one year ago, figured to be the speedy, rangy linebacker Jim Schwartz wants in his defense. Unfortunately, Riley was limited to special teams duty in 2019, as he made just 14 tackles on the season. The drafting of Colorado linebacker Davion Taylor in April, another premium athlete with exceptional speed, means that whatever chances Riley had at either starting or playing a meaningful role on defense just decreased even further.

2. S Jalen Mills

Philadelphia Eagles safety Jalen Mills / Mitchell Leff/Getty Images

Eagles fans are known to single out one player as the source of the entire team's struggles, and Mills has had to wear that collar a lot lately. He's played in just 17 games over the last two years, but he's allowed six touchdowns and a passer rating around 107 on throws targeting him. A move to safety won't help much, as former Clemson star K'Von Wallace has a much higher ceiling than Mills ever did, and he could force the Eagles to finally part with their volatile DB in due time.

1. WR DeSean Jackson

Philadelphia Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson / Rob Carr/Getty Images

DeSean Jackson has to realize that he likely only has one year left with the Eagles. Not only did the Eagles use a first-round pick on a wide receiver, but they used that pick on TCU's Jalen Reagor, a 4.3 speed demon that has a play style that mirrors Jackson almost exactly, but in a far younger package. Receivers that rely exclusively on their wheels don't have the longest shelf life, and Jackson is about to turn 34 next year. the Eagles can move off of him knowing Reagor can fill the void.