PHILADELPHIA – Achieving back-to-back Super Bowl appearances is no small feat, which the Philadelphia Eagles successfully accomplished after capturing the NFC Championship. This accomplishment led to a highly anticipated rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs, marking head coach Nick Sirianni and quarterback Jalen Hurts as the first coach-qb duo in franchise history to reach this milestone multiple times.
Heading into the season, the Eagles faced numerous questions due to a dramatic collapse in 2023, when they started with a 10-1 record but lost six out of seven games, resulting in an early playoff exit. In response, the management undertook significant roster changes to reclaim their position atop the NFC, a process notoriously difficult without substantial changes.
General Manager Howie Roseman demonstrated a strategic approach, maintaining most of the core team intact while making crucial free-agent signings and contract extensions that propelled the Eagles from 11 wins to 14 wins and once again crowned them conference champions.
Key Moves from March 2024 that Shaped the Eagles’ Season:
March 11: Signing of Landon Dickerson
The Eagles secured a crucial contract extension for their standout left guard, Landon Dickerson, resulting in a four-year, $84 million deal.
March 13: Signing of Saquon Barkley
Recognizing Barkley’s potential impact on their offense, the Eagles signed him for three years at $37.5 million, bolstering their already formidable offensive line.
March 13: Signing of Zack Baun
The Eagles signed Baun to a one-year deal worth $4 million, a move that later transformed the defense under Vic Fangio’s system.
March 13: Extension for Jake Elliott
Jake Elliott received a four-year extension for $24 million, tying him as one of the highest-paid kickers in NFL history.
March 14: Signing of C.J. Gardner-Johnson
The addition of Gardner-Johnson for three years at $27 million reinvigorated the Eagles’ secondary.
With the moves made during this short span last March, the Eagles fortified their championship ambitions.
