Ed Kracz

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Ed Kracz has been covering the Eagles full-time for over a decade and has written about Philadelphia sports since 1996. He wrote about the Phillies in the 2008 and 2009 World Series, the Flyers in their 2010 Stanely Cup playoff run to the finals, and was in Minnesota when the Eagles secured their first-ever Super Bowl win in 2017. Ed has received multiple writing awards as a sports journalist, including several top-five finishes in the Associated Press Sports Editors awards.

Mar 1, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Georgia offensive lineman Micah Morris (OL36) interacts with the Los Angeles Chargers assistant offensive line coach Nick Hardwick during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The Philadelphia Eagles watched 109 players get taken between the time they selected Markell Bell until taking Cole Payton after trading draft capital for what they hope will be impact players.

Veteran safety Marcus Epps at practice on Aug. 28, 2025.

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Marcus Epps looks like the a big winner from the weekend, and the starting safety, after the Eagles wait until seventh-round to take one.

Jonathan Greenard meets the media after the Eagles traded for the pass rusher on Day 2 of the NFL draft.

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The Philadelphia Eagles acquired the pass rusher during Day 2 of the NFL draft, and he wasted no time getting immersed in the city's sports culture.

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The Philadelphia Eagles draft gets an early 'A' with one day remaining, after selecting both the Biletnikoff and John Mackey Award winners and adding a pass rusher.

Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers (9) makes a catch as he warms up before playing against Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.

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The winner of the John Mackey Award, given to the nation's best tight end, has been a tight end for just three seasons, but the Eagles liked what they saw and drafted him in the second round.

Dec 7, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (36) rushes the ball against Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard (58) during the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

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The Philadelphia Eagles sent a pair of third-round picks to the Minnesota Vikings for Jonathan Greenard, on the heels of selecting Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers.

Makai Lemon met the Eagles media corps a day after being picked 20th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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The Philadelphia Eagles drafted receiver Makai Lemon in the first round on Thursday night and he and DeVonta Smith represent the team's future in a reinvented WR room.

Feb 27, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; South Carolina defensive back Jalon Kilgore (DB39) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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After going with receiver Makai Lemon in the first round, in which direction could Philadelphia Eagles GM Howie Roseman go next? Here are 15 names with my Day 2 mock draft:

Eagles GM Howie Roseman (left) and head coach Nick Sirianni met with reporters after selecting Makai Lemon in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Day 1 of the NFL draft ended with the Eagles adding another receiver - not an offensive lineman - in a trade up, signaling the certain end of A.J. Brown's tenure with the team. That and more here:

Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Southern California Trojans receiver Makai Lemon is selected by the Philadelphia Eagles as the number 20 pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Makai Lemon was nearly drafted by the Steelers until Howie Roseman's call got through while the the receiver was on the phone with Pittsburgh, which was poised to take him.