The 2017 offseason has arrived for 28 of the NFL's 32 teams, which means front offices can begin to focus on free agency and the draft. The former kicks off in seven short weeks, and teams can apply franchise tags in less than a month. The Philadelphia Eagles had a decent season despite being a younger team. We look at a few free agents the Eagles might want to keep around.
 


【YES】
Bennie Logan, Defensive Tackle
Usually linebackers and defensive ends are the players who record sacks but Bennie Logan had more sacks this year as a defensive tackle than he ever has in the past. Logan has been with the Eagles for four years and has a total of more than 160 career tackles. Logan is a crucial element in the run defense. He is great at stopping and slowing running backs and closing up holes the offensive line tries to create. Logan’s last contract was a $3 million, four-year contract. The Eagles will need to offer him another good contact to keep him on their defensive line.
Pick: Stay
 
Najee Goode, Linebacker
Najee Goode has played linebacker for the Eagles for the past four seasons. He was a free agent last season and got a one-year contract for almost $700,000. Goode was injured in 2014 and only played one game but in the seasons he has played he has been a great tackler. Goode and Nigel Bradham are the two star linebackers for Philadelphia. Goode has a total of 42 tackles for the Eagles and has done well batting down passes. Philadelphia’s defense has been lacking in past seasons but re-signing  Goode might be just what the Eagles need.
Pick: Stay
 
Kenjon Barner, RB(Restricted)
Barner made the most of his limited touches in 2016. He finished the season with 129 rushing yards on 27 attempts (4.8 average) and two rushing touchdowns. He also had 42 receiving yards on five catches. Along with his offensive contributions, Barner filled in nicely at kick returner after Josh Huff was released. Barner averaged 30.7 yards on nine returns, including a long return of 61 yards. The Eagles should offer Barner the lowest restricted free agency tender and give him a shot to make the 2017 roster.
Pick: Stay
 
Trey Burton(Restricted), TE
The 25-year-old Burton is a nice role player to have around. He arguably has some of the most reliable hands on the team. That’s not saying much considering how bad the Eagles’ receivers are, but still. The Eagles should look to give Burton the second-round restricted free agent tender. He’s deserving and it would make it easier on the team to keep him around. Other teams might try to make him offers if the Eagles give him the lowest tender.
Pick: Stay
 
Jaylen Watkins, DB(Exclusive Rights)
Watkins is an exclusive rights free agent which means he has to accept the minimum tender the Eagles offer him or else he can’t play for anyone else. Watkins had a nice summer showing in order to make the 2016 roster but he didn’t play great during the season. The Eagles should bring him back to compete for a depth safety job but he shouldn’t be guaranteed a roster spot. He’ll be competing for a backup job with Terrence Brooks and perhaps a rookie or two as well. Watkins will need another strong offseason to make the team in 2017.
Pick: Stay



【NO】
Stefen Wisniewski, OL
Shortly after signing with the Eagles last offseason, Wisniewski made it clear he was looking to test the market again in 2017. He’ll probably get the opportunity the wanted all along. Wis was a decent spot starter for the Eagles in six games. If his market dries up and he’s willing to return as a backup, the Eagles should have interest. But it seems like he wants an opportunity for more playing time than what will be available in Philadelphia. Wisniewski turns 28 in March. The Eagles should be looking to get the younger Isaac Seumalo more involved in the future.
Pick: Go
 
Stephen Tulloch, LB
The Eagles only signed Tulloch after Joe Walker suffered a season-ending injury during a preseason game against the Steelers. Tulloch played 69 snaps on defense but didn’t play a single snap on special teams. There’s no need for the Eagles to bring the 32-year-old veteran back.
Pick: Go
 
Nolan Carroll, Cornerback
Carroll is one of the “bandaid” players Howie Roseman referred to in his press conference following the conclusion of the regular season. The Eagles only brought back Carroll last offseason after letting him test the market. It would only make sense for Carroll to return in a similar situation this offseason. The Eagles don’t need to be in a rush to sign the 30-year-old corner.
Pick: Go
 
Bryan Braman, DE
Braman is really a special teams player only. One might figure the Eagles would have already re-signed him by now if they wanted to keep him around. The Eagles didn’t choose to extend Braman when they gave out new deals to key members of their special teams unit (Chris Maragos, Donnie Jones, Jon Dorenbos). Philadelphia should let him test the market and consider bringing him back on a cheap deal.
Pick: Go
 
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