The Philadelphia Eagles could find help for their depleted offense on three teams still searching for their first victory.
The Chargers, Dolphins and Titans are each 0-5, putting their veterans and crowded position groups under increased scrutiny as the trade deadline approaches. Those records could signal a sellers mentality in those franchises, sparking talks about acquiring draft picks, though they don't indicate any particular player is available.
Philadelphia has reasons to explore the market. The Eagles rushed for 22 yards on 18 attempts in Sunday’s loss to Jacksonville without Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby, and Will Shipley suffered another injury during the game. Getting Barkley and DeVonta Smith back would help, but Philadelphia still needs to evaluate its depth.
Here are five potential fits to monitor, based on Philadelphia’s needs and the players’ roles and contracts.
Tony Pollard, RB, Titans
Pollard offers the clearest veteran option for a backfield dealing with injuries to its top three runners. He has 273 rushing yards and a touchdown on 68 carries this season, averaging 4.0 yards per attempt. His contract expires after the season, giving Tennessee a reason to consider an offer if its losses continue. For Philadelphia, he could handle a substantial workload while Barkley recovers and remain part of the rotation afterward. The remaining salary and Tennessee’s asking price would determine whether that insurance makes sense.
Austin Jackson, OT, Dolphins
Jackson is worth evaluating if Philadelphia wants an experienced right tackle rather than another developmental option. Miami revised his contract during the offseason, and he remains scheduled to reach free agency in 2027. He was listed as limited with a knee injury early last week, then practiced fully on Friday without a game designation. His health and pass protection would require close review, but his position and contract make him a logical player to investigate. Miami would also have to weigh the impact of weakening its own protection.
Kimani Vidal, RB, Chargers
Vidal gives Philadelphia a younger alternative to Pollard. He has 88 rushing yards on 14 attempts this season, including a 42-yard touchdown against Denver. Los Angeles also has Omarion Hampton and Keaton Mitchell, creating a backfield worth monitoring for potential movement. Vidal’s limited workload makes him an option to investigate, though the Chargers have their own reasons to retain useful depth. He would compete for complementary carries and help cover injuries, not replace Barkley.
Calvin Ridley, WR, Titans
Ridley would give Philadelphia an experienced outside receiver as Smith and Hollywood Brown return from injury. Tennessee’s receiving group also includes Wan’Dale Robinson, Carnell Tate, Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike, providing younger options if the Titans consider moving a veteran. Ridley reworked his contract in March, so evaluating a deal requires his current terms rather than the original contract’s headline value. His role, remaining compensation, and the Eagles’ developing receivers would all factor into the decision.
James Hudson III, OT, Titans
Hudson belongs on the list as a depth option. Tennessee added him before the season to add tackle depth, and Philadelphia could evaluate him as another veteran competing behind its starters. He should not be viewed as an automatic answer to the Eagles’ protection problems. The appeal would be adding experience at a manageable acquisition cost, provided his film supports an upgrade over the available alternatives.
Final thoughts
Philadelphia’s approach should depend on how quickly its injured players return and whether the offense improves with them. Pollard and Jackson address the most immediate concerns, while the other options would require a more selective investment.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Five trade targets Eagles should monitor as three teams fall to 0-5