​The Philadelphia Eagles looked like a potential dynasty 20 months ago. They blasted the Kansas City in Super Bowl LIX, delivering a big blow to the Chiefs’ dynasty. The Eagles were a dominant champion, winning 16 of their last 17 games in that title run. Their roster was considered the best in the NFL and it wasn’t even a debate. The Eagles were going to be a force for many years to come. Less than two calendar years later, it’s worth asking if the Eagles need to start a rebuild. The current state of the Eagles is that they’re one of the NFL’s most unimpressive teams and the future is not as bright as everyone thought. With Jalen Hurts out due to a blood clot, Tanner McKee started and didn’t do much in a 25-14 loss to the Carolina Panthers. McKee had just 215 yards on 45 attempts. Philadelphia’s defense tried to keep the Eagles in the game but ultimately gave up 401 yards and 25 points. The Eagles are 2-4. Their only wins were close calls against the Washington Commanders and Tennessee Titans, who have combined for two victories this season. Philadelphia has lost four in a row since, and the cracks are everywhere. Tremble tuddy 🔥#CARvsPHI📺: CBS pic.twitter.com/lTK7jniQy1— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) October 18, 2026The injuries are the biggest problem, but that’s only part of the story. A roster that looked impeccable during that Super Bowl run is decaying rapidly. The offensive line is a shell of what it was, and losing right tackle Lane Johnson to retirement leaves a big hole. The receiving corps is mediocre without A.J. Brown. Saquon Barkley has been hurt but his numbers have fallen off since his incredible (and high volume) 2024 season and he’s 29 years old. The defense is fine but far from dominant. A trade by general manager Howie Roseman, sending two third-round draft picks for Jonathan Greenard after miscalculating the market on Jaelan Phillips in free agency, has been terrible since Greenard has been mostly injured. Greenard had one tackle this season before Sunday’s game and didn’t record a stat against the Panthers. Everything has to be on the table for the Eagles, who don’t know when Hurts will be coming off injured reserve. They could and probably should be major sellers at the trade deadline, and maybe even some stars like Barkley could be moved if the salary cap ramifications can be figured out. Head coach Nick Sirianni has to be on the hot seat after last season’s disappointment and this season’s terrible start. Even the future of Hurts, who hasn’t played anywhere near an elite level after winning Super Bowl MVP, has to be at least discussed even though preseason hero McKee clearly isn’t the in-house answer. Hurts isn’t playing to the level of the five-year, $255 million deal he signed in 2023 and that has to get fixed. Changing offensive coordinators this past offseason didn’t work. There are no signs the Eagles are even a decent football team this season. There are talented pieces to build around but the overall heal