While the spotlight shines on the search for a new offensive coordinator, the Philadelphia Eagles' personnel department has been quietly and diligently working on the foundation of the 2026 roster. In the week of January 21-28, the team announced a series of reserve/future contract signings, securing the rights to three players for the upcoming offseason program and training camp.
The most recent move came on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, with the signing of tight end Jaheim Bell. A versatile offensive weapon, Bell will join a tight end room facing potential transition, with veteran Dallas Goedert scheduled for free agency. Bell's athletic profile offers the coaching staff a developmental piece with pass-catching upside.
On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the Eagles addressed the secondary by signing cornerback Ambry Thomas. Thomas, who has previous NFL regular-season experience, provides immediate depth and competition for a cornerback group that may see changes. His signing is a low-risk, potentially high-reward move as the team evaluates its options behind established starters.
The first signing of this recent flurry occurred on Thursday, January 15, 2026, when the team inked outside linebacker Jose Ramirez to a contract. Pass rush depth is perpetually valuable, and Ramirez will have the opportunity to compete for a role, especially with edge rushers Jaelan Phillips and Azeez Ojulari both heading into free agency.
These signings are standard offseason procedure but reveal the Eagles' initial areas of focus: offensive skill depth, secondary competition, and pass rush development. They bring the total number of players under contract for the 2026 season to 56. These players will form the core of the 90-man offseason roster, competing for spots alongside impending free agents, draft picks, and other future signings. While not headline-grabbing moves, they represent the essential first steps in constructing the team that will take the field next season.
