The Philadelphia Eagles decided to keep three players on their roster through the NFL trade deadline, choosing not to move Dallas Goedert, Landon Dickerson, and Riq Woolen despite outside interest and a struggling season, Ahoramismo reported.
That choice stands out because the franchise already struck a major deal on the eve of the deadline.
Another potential trade involving veteran edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie and the Cincinnati Bengals fell through when the Bengals canceled the agreement. With those moves settled, the front office held onto several veterans who appeared to be prime candidates for a departure, while the NFL trade deadline has now passed with no further moves allowed for the remainder of the year.
Offensive lineman Landon Dickerson, a 28-year-old and three-time Pro Bowler who has dealt with injuries over the last two seasons, also remained with the team despite missing time this season following an injury sustained after Week 1 that placed him on the injured list before he recently returned, while the player could have followed in the footsteps of Cam Jurgens to reinforce a playoff-ready team since the Eagles failed to establish themselves as title contenders.
Cornerback Riq Woolen stayed put as well, after arriving as a temporary addition in the 2026 NFL offseason and becoming the most discussed trade candidate possibly because the Eagles did not receive offers close to their asking price or because his recent struggles in coverage reduced his trade value below what the front office was willing to accept, with Woolen having recorded 34 tackles, eight passes defended, and no interceptions across nine games, following a game where Los Angeles Rams player Kyren Williams ran with the ball against him on October 4, 2026, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in a matchup the Rams won 24-20.
Wide receiver Hollywood Brown rounds out the group of players who stayed through the deadline, whose stint with the team risks fading into obscurity unless he takes an unexpected turn in the second half of the NFL season, as he arrived in the offseason on a one-year contract and struggled to stand out despite injuries to teammates DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks, catching just five passes for 63 yards in four games while it was clear trading him would be difficult at the deadline.
| Player | Position | 2026 Season Status / Statistics |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Davis | Defensive Lineman | Traded to Jacksonville Jaguars for a 1st and 2nd-round pick |
| Arnold Ebiketie | Edge Rusher | Proposed trade to Cincinnati Bengals canceled by Cincinnati |
| Dallas Goedert | Tight End | Retained past the deadline |
| Landon Dickerson | Offensive Lineman | Retained; returned from a post-Week 1 injury list stint |
