The Eagles’ front office is cooking like a Marvel Cinematic Universe Sequel—Bigger, Bolder, and Packed with Plot Twists. Picture this: a linebacker’s grin wider than the Liberty Bell crack, crutches tossed aside like last season’s playbook, and a locker room drenched in champagne.

The Eagles’ 2024 Super Bowl win wasn’t just a victory—it was a blockbuster. But behind the confetti, whispers of sequel season are brewing. One star’s contract drama, a looming free agent cliffhanger, and a draft-day twist worthy of Succession’s Logan Roy. Philly isn’t just reloading. They’re rewriting the script.

The Eagles are locking down their defensive anchor. Per MLFootball, linebacker Nakobe Dean is projected to sign a 3-year, $27 million extension after a breakout 2024 season (128 tackles, 3 sacks, 1 INT). At 24, Dean’s trajectory mirrors a young Luke Kuechly—relentless, cerebral, and clutch. “We showed the world today,” Dean roared post-Super Bowl, his knee braced but spirit unshaken.

Though a torn patellar tendon sidelined him for the playoffs, his presence pulsed through the team. “The offense did a great job today, we did a great job in all facets of the game. To win like this? In a Super Bowl, in the fashion we did? We were just blessed,” Dean said. Coach Nick Sirianni FaceTimed him mid-celebration, a moment as iconic as Rocky’s stairs sprint. Dean’s recovery?

A montage waiting to happen. “I’ll be back ready for next season. But God got me. I’m blessed,” he vowed, cigars and ski goggles in tow. Besides, with Philly’s defense posting a 58.64% pressure rate in the Super Bowl, Dean’s return could make this unit Avengers-level unstoppable. Meanwhile, All-Pro linebacker Zack Baun’s future dangles like a Philly cheesesteak over a hungry fan.

Fresh off a career year (151 tackles, 3.5 sacks), Baun’s market value rockets toward $9.7 million annually. “I love this place,” he admitted, cleaning out his locker. But the Eagles’ history of frugality with linebackers looms. Teammate Nakobe Dean isn’t subtle: “For selfish reasons, I want him to come back. We just started to play off each other. There were times the coaches didn’t have to tell us what to do.” Their chemistry?

Think Jordan and Pippen in shoulder pads. Without Baun, Philly’s defense loses its Swiss Army knife. But hold your soft pretzels, Philly. The Eagles might be planning to fly high this draft season.

Draft night drama for Fangio and Dean’s defense

The Eagles are eyeing Ohio State’s Jack Sawyer at No. 32 in the draft. A 6’5”, 260-pound menace with a 90.5 PFF pass-rush grade, Sawyer’s résumé screams ‘Howie Roseman Special.’ His strip-sack TD against Texas? Chef’s kiss! Paired with Jalen Carter, Sawyer could turn the Eagles’ D-line into a horror movie for QBs. Besides, one may even say, Sawyer fits Vic Fangio’s system like a Wawa hoagie fits a hungry hand. However, with $25 million in cap space, Roseman faces tough calls.

Re-sign Baun? Extend aging stars? Or let veterans like Darius Slay walk? Rookies Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean offer flexibility, but losing Baun would sting. “This team is one of the closest teams I have ever been on, man. I remember coming from Georgia, they was like ‘Ain’t no way you’ll get closer than the guys you went to college with’ and we continue to prove them wrong every year. Coach Sirianni pushes connection, pushes being together day in and day out. I’m just happy we won and I’m gonna celebrate for sure,” Dean stressed.

Translation: chemistry matters. Letting Baun bolt could crack the foundation. But the Eagles aren’t just chasing rings.

They’re building a dynasty. Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, and a reloaded defense form a core scarier than a midnight Rocky run. But questions linger: Will Baun’s paycheck price him out? Can Nakobe Dean dominate post-injury? And will Sawyer be the next Reggie White or just a draft-day mirage?

As Philly fans chant “Fly Eagles Fly,” one thing’s clear: this offseason is less about rebuilding and more about reigniting a fire. After all, in a city that booed Santa Claus, complacency isn’t an option. So, Eagles Nation—ready to bet the house on Howie’s next magic trick? 🦅