PHLY Philadelphia Eagles Podcast Eagles free agency: Should Howie Roseman SWOOP IN for a Maxx Crosby trade? | PHLY Eagles Podcast
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Mar 11, 2026 EJ Smith, Eagles beat reporter who covers the NovaCare practice complex, joins with onsite updates. Conversation centers on whether Howie Roseman should pursue Maxx Crosby and the ripple effects of the Raiders-Ravens situation. They also explore how recent signings like Tarik Woolen and roster fits at CB, edge rusher options, tight end targets, and late free agency moves.
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Ravens Backing Out Creates Creative Trade Window
- The Ravens pulling out of the Maxx Crosby trade creates a creative window for Howie Roseman to re-engage the Raiders or other teams.
- Mike Garofalo and the hosts say the failed physical lowers leverage and draft compensation expectations, enabling opportunistic maneuvers now or after the draft.
Howie Waits Then Pounces For Bargains
- Howie Roseman's strategy is to wait out the earliest free-agent rush to identify excess value and then pounce.
- The hosts connected that pattern to near-signings of Trey Hendrickson and the later pivot to signing Tariq Woolen.
Don't Overspend On Crosby If It Hurts Cap Balance
- Avoid overspending on a top-tier pass rusher if it disrupts the Eagles' roster and cap construction, especially with upcoming offensive extensions.
- Fran Duffy recommends prioritizing offensive investments over paying market rate for Maxx Crosby unless contract structure mitigates long-term cost.