2026 NFC East season preview: Prediction, record, rosters, strengths and weaknesses

The Post’s Jared Schwartz previews the NFC East.Head coach: Nick Sirianni2025 record: 11-6O/U wins: 10.5Key additions: Rookie WR Makai Lemon, the 20th overall pick, will be needed to replace some of the production at receiver left behind by A.J.Brown.

Riq Woolen, a Super Bowl-winning cornerback with the Seahawks, provides the Eagles with a high-quality starter across from Quinyon Mitchell.New offensive coordinator Sean Mannion looks to reignite what became a stagnant and dysfunctional unit last year.Key departures: WR A.J.

Brown, OLB Jaelan Phillips, LB Nakobe Dean, S Reed BlankenshipFirst-and-goal: The Eagles are returning their entire starting offensive line, which has long been one of the best units in the league.A new offensive system is expected to help QB Jalen Hurts, RB Saquon Barkley, WR DeVonta Smith and Co.

get back to the type of production they delivered two years ago when they won the Super Bowl.The defense remains elite, with DT Jalen Carter locked into a record-setting new contract.Fourth-and-long: Can all of the offensive struggles last year be solely blamed on Kevin Patullo, their much-criticized coordinator who was fired after the season? Or are there bigger, underlying issues at play with Hurts and the offense? Though Brown was discontent last year and his moodiness hovered over the season, he recorded over 1,000 yards each of his four seasons with the Eagles.

Barkley’s output was down by almost half last year.11-6.The floor for the Eagles remains high and they are still the team to beat in the division, but they don’t return to true contender status.Head coach: Brian Schottenheimer2025 record: 7-9-1O/U wins: 9.5Key additions: Rookie safety Caleb Downs, taken 11th overall, has already impressed during training camp and the preseason and has superstar potential.

Malachi Lawrence, the team’s second first-round pick (No.23), is an imposing athlete who can be a potential difference-maker as a pass rusher.

After his Packers tenure flamed ...