The Ringer's Philly Special Eagles Moves, and Mailbag With Zach Berman!
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Mar 19, 2026 
Zach Berman, National NFL reporter at The Athletic known for sharp Eagles coverage. He breaks down the Arnold Ebiketie signing and his pass-rush upside. Talks Andy Dalton, Tanner McKee trade implications, and depth-chart shakeups. Covers safety and receiver strategies, plus quick takes on Stone Smartt and Dameon Pierce. Ends with a lively mailbag of listener questions.
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Ebiketie Could Be A High-Value Rotational Pass Rusher
- Arnold Ebiketie is an undervalued pass-rush signing with a 4.3% pressure rate on pass rushes, comparable to higher-paid free agents.
- Zach Berman compares his 4.3% to Jalen Phillips 4.6% and Joseph Osa 4.6%, suggesting Ebiketie could be a cost-effective rotational source of 6–8 sacks.
Move Tanner McKee While Market Value Exists
- Trade Tanner McKee now if you can because Andy Dalton makes a $4M third-string QB redundant and reduces the Eagles' need to keep McKee.
- Berman suggests third-round or conditional fourth-round compensation is realistic now.
Brayden Mann's Newborn Announced During Press Events
- Zach Berman monitored remote press conferences during the podcast and reported Brayden Mann became a father the same week he signed his contract.
- Berman used simultaneous coverage to catch timely personal and team news.