Philadelphia Eagles · Franchise era 7 of 7
Hurts and the new standard: the Philadelphia Eagles story
The story in one sentence
Philadelphia rebuilt quickly around Hurts, elite line play and aggressive roster construction, returning to the Super Bowl with another distinct core.
A dominant line powers another championship window
Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown and Lane Johnson gave the era its recognizable core.
Its final meaning is still being written.
Timeline
How it unfolded
Before 2021
What came before
Chip Kelly's tempo gave way to Doug Pederson's adaptable offense, and Foles finished a remarkable 2017 postseason by outdueling New England.
- 24TradeMarch 17, 2021
March 17, 2021
The conditional-pick trade that reunited Carson Wentz and Frank Reich
The Colts bet Reich could restore his former quarterback; Philadelphia prioritized flexibility after Wentz's difficult final season.
To IND
To PHI20213RDround asset20221STround assetCarson Wentz to IndianapolisIND receives Carson WentzPHI receives 2021 3rd-round pick, 2022 conditional 2nd-round pick · became a first3 original assets · 1 outcomes tracedOpen trade → - 19TradeApril 28, 2022
April 28, 2022
The draft-night trade that transformed Philadelphia's offense
The Eagles wanted a proven No. 1 receiver for Jalen Hurts; Tennessee chose cost control rather than a second contract for Brown.
To PHI
To TEN20221STround asset20223RDround assetA.J. Brown to PhiladelphiaPHI receives A.J. BrownTEN receives 2022 1st-round pick · No. 18, 2022 3rd-round pick · No. 1013 original assets · 1 outcomes tracedOpen trade → 2023-02-12
Super Bowl: Kansas City Chiefs vs Philadelphia Eagles
2025-01-26
Conference Championship: Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles
2025-02-09
Super Bowl: Kansas City Chiefs vs Philadelphia Eagles
Still unfolding
Where the story stands
This chapter remains active, so its final place in franchise history is still being written.
The core