June 1 has arrived, and with it comes a strategic advantage for the Philadelphia Eagles. Thanks to savvy planning by GM Howie Roseman, the team is in prime position to reshape its roster for a deeper run in 2025.
A key part of that strategy? The trade of edge rusher Bryce Huff to the San Francisco 49ers for a mid-round pick — a move that becomes official post-June 1 and frees up a critical $15 million in cap space for the Eagles.
While losing talents like Brandon Graham, Josh Sweat, Milton Williams, Darius Slay, and C.J. Gardner-Johnson may sting, Roseman’s plan hinges on replacing them with high-upside veterans and smart-value signings.
Most of Philly’s recent additions have been signed to short-term, low-cost deals, keeping the team flexible while still maintaining a competitive core. But with fresh cap space, bigger moves are on the table.
One name drawing major attention is safety Justin Simmons. A two-time Pro Bowler and four-time second-team All-Pro, Simmons has a strong relationship with Eagles DC Vic Fangio from their Denver days.
With Gardner-Johnson gone, Simmons would provide an instant upgrade in the secondary and give young safeties Sydney Brown and Andrew Mukuba time to grow under his leadership.
Another Fangio favorite is veteran pass rusher Von Miller. While he’s 36, Miller still brings elite experience, 129.5 career sacks, and a knack for third-down pressure — something Philly desperately needs after losing key edge defenders.
Miller isn’t a full-time player anymore, but in a rotation with Jalyx Hunt and Nolan Smith Jr., he could be a dangerous situational weapon — especially in late-season playoff pushes.
Philadelphia may also target offensive guard Brandon Scherff, who was a thorn in their side for years while with Washington. Now with Jacksonville, Scherff has remained healthy and consistent, making him a great fit at right guard.
With Mekhi Becton gone and competition brewing between Tyler Steen and Kenyon Green, Scherff could solidify the interior line and bring leadership to the offense.
Cornerback Rasul Douglas is another familiar face who could make a return. A former Super Bowl winner with the Eagles, Douglas has since become a reliable veteran presence with Buffalo and Green Bay.
Lastly, Za’Darius Smith — a three-time Pro Bowler with 69 career sacks — could be the final piece of the puzzle. Like Miller, Smith wouldn’t need to be an every-down guy, but his leadership and pressure ability could pay off big in Fangio’s system.