The Philadelphia Eagles can officially put their offseason planning into motion now that the Super Bowl is over. General manager Howie Roseman & Co. can now focus on the ways that he can improve the Eagles' roster, with March's free agency period being one of the biggest tools in his arsenal.
Roseman knows this game is won and lost in the trenches. The Eagles' offensive line wasn't as stout last season, and with OL coach and game coordinator Jeff Stoutland no longer in the building, things may only get worse.
Considering that, and with all the rumors surrounding Landon Dickerson and his retirement, the Eagles might need to spend some money in free agency to bolster the offensive line again. That's why they should pursue a reunion with Isaac Seumalo.
Isaac Seumalo Reunion Should Be a Free Agency Priority for Eagles
The Eagles took Seumalo out of Oregon State in the third round of the 2016 NFL draft ou. He spent six years with the organization until injuries, the salary cap, and Dickerson's surge made it loud and clear that they needed to cut Seumalo loose back in 2022.
Now, he's brought his career back to life as arguably the only reliable lineman for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Seumalo was a Pro Bowler in 2024 and didn't commit a single penalty this season. That's without mentioning how the 20 pressures he surrendered were the fewest of the last four seasons, per Pro Football Focus, which is the type of reliability that the Eagles' frontline could use.
Although Seumalo is 32 years old with some injury woes, he could still be of help for this team on a short-term, prove-it type of deal. That's especially true due to his familiarity with head coach Nick Sirianni.
The Eagles' running game wasn't as explosive last season. Despite having the reigning Offensive Player of the Year in Saquon Barkley, former offensive coordinator Nick Patullo's unit amassed just 116.9 rushing yards per game, which was good for just 18th in the league.
Granted, plenty of that had to do with the Patullo's predictable and boring play-calling, but the offensive line's regression, especially in the interior, also played a role there. Even if Dickerson doesn't retire, Seumalo would still be an upgrade on the other side of the line over Tyler Steen, who'd then become an above-average depth/rotation piece.
The season didn't end the way that the Eagles intended, but they still have more than enough talent to bounce back and be a championship threat again next season. Bolstering the O-line with free agents like Seumalo would help achieve that goal, further proving why Roseman must find a way to facilitate a reunion when the market opens next month.