2021 Philadelphia Eagles season

The 2021 season is the Philadelphia Eagles' 89th season in the National Football League and their first under head coach Nick Sirianni. They improved on their 4–11–1 record from the previous season after a 40-29 win against the New Orleans Saints in week 11 and will attempt to return to the playoffs. This is the Eagles' first season since 2015 without quarterback Carson Wentz, as he was traded to the Indianapolis Colts in March 2021.[1]

2021 Philadelphia Eagles season
OwnerJeffrey Lurie
Head coachNick Sirianni
General managerHowie Roseman
Home fieldLincoln Financial Field
Results
Record6–7
Division place3rd NFC East
Uniform

Roster changes

Free agents
Position Player Tag 2021 team Notes
RBCorey ClementUFANew York Giants1 year
DEVinny CurryUFANew York Jets1 year
SRudy FordUFAJacksonville Jaguars2 years
LBNathan GerryUFASan Francisco 49ers1 year[2]
CBCre'Von LeBlancUFAMiami Dolphins1 year
SJalen MillsUFANew England Patriots4 years
OTJason PetersUFAChicago Bears1 year
DTHassan RidgewayUFAPhiladelphia Eagles1 year
LBDuke RileyUFAMiami Dolphins1 year
CBNickell Robey-ColemanUFADetroit Lions1 year
TERichard Rodgers IIUFAPhiladelphia Eagles1 year
QBNate SudfeldUFASan Francisco 49ers1 year
PCameron JohnstonRFAHouston Texans3 years
TEJoshua PerkinsRFASan Francisco 49ers1 year
RBBoston ScottERFAPhiladelphia Eagles1 year
LBAlex SingletonERFAPhiladelphia Eagles1 year
WRGreg WardERFAPhiladelphia Eagles1 year
Player re-signed by the Eagles Player not re-signed by the Eagles

Signings
Position Player Tag 2020 team Date signed Notes
RBAdrian KillinsUFAPhiladelphia EaglesMarch 172 years
SAndrew AdamsUFATampa Bay BuccaneersMarch 181 year, $1.13 million
SAnthony HarrisUFAMinnesota VikingsMarch 201 year, $5 million
QBJoe FlaccoUFANew York JetsMarch 231 year, $3.5 million
LBEric WilsonUFAMinnesota VikingsApril 71 year, $3.25 million
RBJordan HowardUFAPhiladelphia EaglesApril 71 year, $990,000
RBKerryon JohnsonWVRDetroit LionsMay 71 year
CBNate MeadorsUFAJacksonville JaguarsMay 141 year
DERyan KerriganUFAWashington Football TeamMay 171 year, $2.5 million
OTCasey TuckerUFAIndianapolis ColtsMay 181 year
OTLe'Raven ClarkUFAIndianapolis ColtsMay 191 year, $1.065 million
DTWillie HenryUFAHouston TexansMay 251 year
WRMichael WalkerUFAJacksonville JaguarsJune 111 year
QBNick MullensUFASan Francisco 49ersJune 141 year
CBSteven NelsonUFAPittsburgh SteelersJuly 251 year, 2.5 million
SObi MelifonwuUFASan Francisco 49ersJuly 291 year
WRAndre PattonUFAMiami DolphinsJuly 291 year
SBlake CountessUFAPhiladelphia EaglesAugust 91 year
WRMarken MichelWVRCarolina PanthersAugust 101 year
TECary AngelineUFAArizona CardinalsAugust 221 year
CBAndre ChachereWVRIndianapolis ColtsSeptember 21 year
CBMac McCainUFADenver BroncosSeptember 71 year
GJack AndersonUFABuffalo BillsSeptember 211 year
QBReid SinnettWVRMiami DolphinsOctober 251 year
LSRick LovatoUFAPhiladelphia EaglesOctober 261 year
RBJordan HowardUFAPhiladelphia EaglesNovember 101 year
CBMac McCainWVRDenver BroncosNovember 241 year

Departures
Position Player 2021 team Date Reason
WRDeSean JacksonLos Angeles RamsFebruary 19Released
SBlake CountessPhiladelphia EaglesMarch 4Released
DTTreyvon HesterBuffalo BillsMarch 4Released
DTMalik JacksonCleveland BrownsMarch 17Released
WRAlshon JefferyMarch 17Released
WRDeontay BurnettMarch 23Released
LBJoe BachieCincinnati BengalsMay 25Released
QBJamie NewmanJune 9Released
WRKhalil TateJune 9Released
WRTrevon GrimesJune 21Released
DTWillie HenryNew York GiantsJuly 25Released
CBShakial TaylorAugust 5Released
WRAdrian KillinsDenver BroncosAugust 14Released
TECaleb WilsonWashington Football TeamAugust 14Released
RBKerryon JohnsonAugust 26Released
QBNick MullensCleveland BrownsAugust 28Released
DTT. Y. McGillSeptember 13Released
LSRick LovatoPhiladelphia EaglesOctober 25Released
OTBrett TothPhiladelphia EaglesNovember 2Released
LBEric WilsonHouston TexansNovember 3Released
CBMac McCainDenver BroncosNovember 9Released

Trades

Draft
Main article: 2021 NFL Draft
2021 Philadelphia Eagles Draft
RoundSelectionPlayerPositionCollegeNotes
16 Traded to the Miami Dolphins
10 DeVonta SmithWRAlabamaFrom Dallas
12 Traded to the Dallas CowboysFrom San Francisco via Miami
237 Landon DickersonCAlabama
370 Traded to the Carolina Panthers
73 Milton WilliamsDTLouisiana TechFrom Carolina
84 Traded to the Dallas CowboysFrom Indianapolis
4110 Traded to the Cleveland Browns
123 Zech McPhearsonCBTexas TechFrom Miami
5150 Kenneth GainwellRBMemphis
156 Traded to the Miami DolphinsFrom Dallas
6189 Marlon TuipulotuDTUSC
191 Tarron JacksonDECoastal CarolinaFrom Denver via Carolina
224 JaCoby StevensLBLSUCompensatory pick
225 Traded to the Washington Football TeamCompensatory pick
7234 Patrick JohnsonLBTulane
240 Traded to the Washington Football TeamFrom San Francisco

Notes

  • The Eagles received two compensatory selections, both in the sixth round (222nd and 223rd overall).
  • The Eagles traded a fourth-round selection to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for defensive end Genard Avery.
  • The Eagles received a third-round selection and a 2022 conditional second-round selection, which could become a first-round selection, from the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for quarterback Carson Wentz
  • The Eagles received 2020 and 2021 fifth-round selections from the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a 2020 fourth-round selection.
  • The Eagles received 2021 seventh-round selection from the San Francisco 49ers as part of the deal that saw Marquise Goodwin revert to the 49ers.
  • The Eagles traded their first-round selection (6th overall) and a fifth-round selection (156th overall) to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a first-round selection (12th overall), a fourth-round selection (123rd overall), and a 2022 first-round selection.[11]
  • The Eagles traded their first-round selection (12th overall) and third-round selection (84th overall) to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a first round selection (10th overall)[12]
  • The Eagles traded a sixth-round selection (225th overall) and a seventh-round selection (240th overall) to the Washington Football Team in exchange for a fifth-round selection in the 2022 NFL Draft
Undrafted free agents
PlayerPositionCollege
Jhamon AusbonWRTexas A&M
Kayode AwosikaOTBuffalo
JaQuan BaileyDEIowa State
Harry CriderCIndiana
Trevon GrimesWRFlorida
Jamie NewmanQBWake Forest
Jack StollTENebraska

Staff
Philadelphia Eagles staff
Front office
  • Chairman/CEO – Jeffrey Lurie
  • President – Don Smolenski
  • General manager/executive vice president – Howie Roseman
  • Vice president of football operations – Catherine Raiche
  • Vice president of football administration – Jake Rosenberg
  • Vice president of player personnel – Andy Weidl
  • Senior football advisor – Tom Donahoe
  • Director of player personnel – Brandon Brown
  • Director of player personnel – Ian Cunningham
  • Personnel executive – Dave Caldwell
  • Player personnel executive – T.J. McCreight
  • Senior director of college scouting – Anthony Patch
  • Director of college scouting – Alan Wolking
  • Special assistant to the general manager – Connor Barwin
Head coaches
Offensive coaches
  
Defensive coaches
Special teams coaches
  • Special teams coordinator – Michael Clay
  • Assistant special teams – Joe Pannunzio
  • Special teams quality control – Tyler Brown
Strength and conditioning
Coaching support staff
  • Director of player personnel/senior defensive assistant – Jeremiah Washburn
  • Coaches Assistant – Tyler Scudder

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NFC East
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TB
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ARI
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SF
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Current roster
Philadelphia Eagles roster
Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Tight ends

 Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

 Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

 Reserve lists

Practice squad


Rookies in italics

Roster updated December 14, 2021

52 active, 8 inactive, 15 practice squad (+2 exempt)

→ AFC rosters → NFC rosters

Preseason
Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap
1 August 12 Pittsburgh Steelers L 16–24 0–1 Lincoln Financial Field Recap
2 August 19 New England Patriots L 0–35 0–2 Lincoln Financial Field Recap
3 August 27 at New York Jets T 31–31 0–2–1 MetLife Stadium Recap

Regular season

Schedule

The Eagles' 2021 schedule was announced on May 12.

Week Date Time (ET) Opponent Result Record Venue TV Recap
1 September 12 1:00 p.m. at Atlanta Falcons W 32–6 1–0 Mercedes-Benz Stadium Fox Recap
2 September 19 1:00 p.m. San Francisco 49ers L 11–17 1–1 Lincoln Financial Field Fox Recap
3 September 27 8:15 p.m. at Dallas Cowboys L 21–41 1–2 AT&T Stadium ESPN Recap
4 October 3 1:00 p.m. Kansas City Chiefs L 30–42 1–3 Lincoln Financial Field CBS Recap
5 October 10 1:00 p.m. at Carolina Panthers W 21–18 2–3 Bank of America Stadium Fox Recap
6 October 14 8:20 p.m. Tampa Bay Buccaneers L 22–28 2–4 Lincoln Financial Field Fox/NFLN/
Prime Video		 Recap
7 October 24 4:05 p.m. at Las Vegas Raiders L 22–33 2–5 Allegiant Stadium Fox Recap
8 October 31 1:00 p.m. at Detroit Lions W 44–6 3–5 Ford Field Fox Recap
9 November 7 4:05 p.m. Los Angeles Chargers L 24–27 3–6 Lincoln Financial Field CBS Recap
10 November 14 4:25 p.m. at Denver Broncos W 30–13 4–6 Empower Field at Mile High CBS Recap
11 November 21 1:00 p.m. New Orleans Saints W 40–29 5–6 Lincoln Financial Field Fox Recap
12 November 28 1:00 p.m. at New York Giants L 7–13 5–7 MetLife Stadium Fox Recap
13 December 5 1:00 p.m. at New York Jets W 33–18 6–7 MetLife Stadium CBS Recap
14 Bye
15 December 19 1:00 p.m. Washington Football Team Lincoln Financial Field Fox
16 December 26 1:00 p.m. New York Giants Lincoln Financial Field Fox
17 January 2 1:00 p.m. at Washington Football Team FedExField Fox
18 January 9 1:00 p.m. Dallas Cowboys Lincoln Financial Field Fox

Notes:

  • Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
  • Networks and times from Weeks 16–18 are subject to change as a result of flexible scheduling.
  • Week 18 is subject to being flexed to Saturday, January 8.

Week 1: at Atlanta Falcons
Week 1: Philadelphia Eagles at Atlanta Falcons – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Eagles 7 8 71032
Falcons 3 3 006

at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

Game information

After an Atlanta field goal, the Eagles would take the lead after an 18 yard pass from Jalen Hurts to DeVonta Smith and never looked back. The week one rout over the Falcons was the Eagles biggest win, scoring over 30 points, and have a winning record (1-0) for the first time since 2019. This is also the Eagles first win in Atlanta since 2009.

Week 2: vs. San Francisco 49ers
Week 2: San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles – Game summary
1 2 34Total
49ers 0 7 01017
Eagles 3 0 0811

at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Game information

Week 3: at Dallas Cowboys
Week 3: Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Eagles 7 0 7721
Cowboys 14 6 71441

at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

Game information

Week 4: vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Week 4: Kansas City Chiefs at Philadelphia Eagles – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Chiefs 7 14 71442
Eagles 10 3 31430

at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Game information

Week 5: at Carolina Panthers
Week 5: Philadelphia Eagles at Carolina Panthers – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Eagles 3 3 7821
Panthers 10 5 0318

at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina

  • Date: October 10
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny, 77 °F (25 °C)
  • Game attendance: 72,545
  • Referee: Shawn Hochuli
  • TV announcers (Fox): Joe Davis, Greg Olsen and Pam Oliver
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Week 6: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Week 6: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Philadelphia Eagles – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Buccaneers 14 7 7028
Eagles 7 0 7822

at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Game information

Week 7: at Las Vegas Raiders
Week 7: Philadelphia Eagles at Las Vegas Raiders – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Eagles 7 0 01522
Raiders 0 17 13333

at Allegiant Stadium, Paradise, Nevada

Game information

Week 8: at Detroit Lions
Week 8: Philadelphia Eagles at Detroit Lions – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Eagles 7 10 21644
Lions 0 0 066

at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

  • Date: October 31
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 47,192
  • Referee: Tony Corrente
  • TV announcers (Fox): Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma and Megan Olivi
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Week 9: vs. Los Angeles Chargers
Week 9: Los Angeles Chargers at Philadelphia Eagles – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Chargers 7 0 91127
Eagles 0 10 7724

at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  • Date: November 7
  • Game time: 4:05 p.m. EST/1:05 p.m. PST
  • Game weather: Mostly cloudy, 52 °F (11 °C)
  • Game attendance: 69,796
  • Referee: Jerome Boger
  • TV announcers (CBS): Ian Eagle, Charles Davis and Evan Washburn
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Week 10: at Denver Broncos
Week 10: Philadelphia Eagles at Denver Broncos – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Eagles 10 10 7330
Broncos 0 10 3013

at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

  • Date: November 14
  • Game time: 4:25 p.m. EST/2:25 p.m. MST
  • Game weather: Partly cloudy, 65 °F (18 °C)
  • Game attendance: 76,766
  • Referee: Shawn Hochuli
  • TV announcers (CBS): Greg Gumbel, Adam Archuleta and AJ Ross
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Going into Denver, the Eagles introduced their white jersey on black pants. With the win, the Eagles earn their first win in Denver since 1989 and matched their 2020 win total.

Week 11: vs. New Orleans Saints
Week 11: New Orleans Saints at Philadelphia Eagles – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Saints 0 7 02229
Eagles 14 13 6740

at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  • Date: November 21
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Mostly cloudy, 52 °F (11 °C)
  • Game attendance: 69,796
  • Referee: Scott Novak
  • TV announcers (Fox): Adam Amin, Mark Schlereth and Shannon Spake
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

The Eagles survived a late rally by the Saints to earn their first home win since Week 14 of the 2020 season, which coincidentally also came against New Orleans. Philadelphia improved to 5-6 on the season with the 40-29 win, improving on their win total from the previous season.

Week 12: at New York Giants
Week 12: Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Eagles 0 0 077
Giants 3 0 7313

at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

  • Date: November 28
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Overcast, 36 °F (2 °C)
  • Game attendance: 73,969
  • Referee: Ronald Torbert
  • TV announcers (Fox): Adam Amin, Mark Schlereth and Shannon Spake
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Hurts played poorly throughout the game, throwing 3 interceptions. On the Eagles' final two plays, Jalen Reagor dropped two passes at the goal line, securing their defeat.

With the loss, the Eagles 2-game winning streak was snapped as they fell to 5–7, and lost back-to-back games against the Giants for the first time since 2007-08.

Week 13: at New York Jets
Week 13: Philadelphia Eagles at New York Jets – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Eagles 7 17 3633
Jets 12 6 0018

at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

  • Date: December 5
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Mostly sunny, 47 °F (8 °C)
  • Game attendance: 73,311
  • Referee: Clay Martin
  • TV announcers (CBS): Andrew Catalon, James Lofton and Amanda Balionis
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

The Eagles improved to 12–0 in their all-time series against the New York Jets.[13]

Week 15: vs. Washington Football Team
Week 15: Washington Football Team at Philadelphia Eagles – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Washington 0 0 000
Eagles 0 0 000

at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Division
NFC East
W L T PCT DIV CONF PF PA STK
Dallas Cowboys 9 4 0 .692 3–0 7–1 380 287 W2
Washington Football Team 6 7 0 .462 1–1 5–3 266 324 L1
Philadelphia Eagles 6 7 0 .462 0–2 4–4 337 291 W1
New York Giants 4 9 0 .308 1–2 3–5 232 310 L2

Conference
NFC
# Team Division W L T PCT DIV CONF SOS SOV STK
Division leaders
1[lower-alpha 1] Green Bay Packers North 10 3 0 .769 3–1 8–2 .482 .462 W2
2[lower-alpha 1][lower-alpha 2] Tampa Bay Buccaneers South 10 3 0 .769 2–1 6–3 .503 .492 W4
3[lower-alpha 1][lower-alpha 2] Arizona Cardinals West 10 3 0 .769 4–1 6–3 .485 .446 L1
4 Dallas Cowboys East 9 4 0 .692 3–0 7–1 .520 .475 W2
Wild cards
5 Los Angeles Rams West 9 4 0 .692 2–2 6–3 .482 .389 W2
6 San Francisco 49ers West 7 6 0 .538 1–4 5–5 .488 .390 W1
7[lower-alpha 3][lower-alpha 4] Washington Football Team East 6 7 0 .462 1–1 5–3 .544 .462 L1
In the hunt
8[lower-alpha 3][lower-alpha 5] Minnesota Vikings North 6 7 0 .462 2–1 4–4 .503 .456 W1
9[lower-alpha 4][lower-alpha 5][lower-alpha 6] Philadelphia Eagles East 6 7 0 .462 0–2 4–4 .482 .365 W1
10[lower-alpha 3][lower-alpha 5][lower-alpha 6][lower-alpha 7] Atlanta Falcons South 6 7 0 .462 2–3 3–6 .479 .333 W1
11[lower-alpha 7] New Orleans Saints South 6 7 0 .462 1–2 4–5 .527 .551 W1
12[lower-alpha 8] Carolina Panthers South 5 8 0 .385 2–1 3–6 .467 .415 L3
13[lower-alpha 8] Seattle Seahawks West 5 8 0 .385 2–2 2–6 .518 .385 W2
14[lower-alpha 9] New York Giants East 4 9 0 .308 1–2 3–5 .550 .442 L2
15[lower-alpha 9] Chicago Bears North 4 9 0 .308 2–2 2–6 .553 .308 L2
Eliminated from postseason contention
16 Detroit Lions North 1 11 1 .115 1–4 1–7 .518 .462 L1
Tiebreakers[lower-alpha 10]
  1. Green Bay wins tiebreaker over Tampa Bay and Arizona based on conference record.
  2. Tampa Bay wins tiebreaker over Arizona based on strength of victory.
  3. Washington wins tiebreaker over Atlanta and Minnesota based on conference record. Division tie break was initially used to eliminate Philadelphia and New Orleans (see below).
  4. Washington wins tiebreaker over Philadelphia based on division record.
  5. Atlanta drops out of the tiebreak with Philadelphia and Minnesota based on conference record; Minnesota wins tiebreaker over Philadelphia based on common record.
  6. Philadelphia wins tiebreaker over Atlanta based on head-to-head victory. Division tie break was initially used to eliminate New Orleans (see below).
  7. Atlanta wins tiebreaker over New Orleans based on head-to-head victory.
  8. Carolina wins tiebreaker over Seattle based on conference record.
  9. NY Giants wins tiebreaker over Chicago based on conference records.
  10. When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest ranked remaining team from each division.

References
  1. "Colts Acquire QB Carson Wentz from Eagles in Exchange for Draft Picks". colts.com. Retrieved 2021-03-17.
  2. Kaye, Mike [@mike_e_kaye] (March 27, 2021). "As @JClarkNBCS reported earlier, former #Eagles LB Nate Gerry has agreed to a deal w/ the 49ers. I was told a pair of AFC teams were also interested but Gerry chose SF because of the opportunity for more playing time, and the potential to start. 1-year, $1.12 million, per source" (Tweet). Archived from the original on June 30, 2021. Retrieved July 12, 2021 – via Twitter.
  3. "Jeffrey Lurie, Howie Roseman, and Nick Sirianni discuss Carson Wentz trade, QB picture".
  4. "The 49ers have released Marquise Goodwin". ninersnation.
  5. "Josiah Scott, Casey Tucker continue theme of competition throughout roster".
  6. "Jaguars trade QB Gardner Minshew to Eagles for conditional sixth-round draft pick in 2022".
  7. "Eagles trade G/T Matt Pryor to the Colts".
  8. "Eagles trade three-time Pro Bowl TE Zach Ertz to Cardinals".
  9. "Jets acquire QB Joe Flacco in trade with Eagles".
  10. Frank, Reuben (November 2, 2021). "Eagles acquire CB Kary Vincent Jr. from Broncos at trade deadline". NBC Sports. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  11. Gowton, Brandon Lee (2021-03-26). "Surprise: Eagles trade down from No. 6 in 2021 NFL Draft, pick up Dolphins' 2022 first-round pick". Bleeding Green Nation. Retrieved 2021-03-28.
  12. @Eagles (April 30, 2021). "Trade: #Eagles have traded with the Dallas Cowboys for the No. 10 overall pick.@LifeBrand_AI" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  13. "Boxscore finder: Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Jets". pro-football-reference.com. November 29, 2021. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
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