The Philadelphia Eagles will still be going into the season with Sam Bradford as quarterback, but his offensive line will be seeing some new faces.

The Philadelphia Eagles are coming into a year where expectations vary across the fanbase. The Philadelphia Eagles have been volatile in terms of roster moves the past few years but the team is hoping for some stability, starting with the offensive line.

In what was a down year for the Philadelphia Eagles last year, the offensive line showed some stability, statistically ranking in or near the middle of the pack in most stats pertaining to the position. The team was tied in 15th for sacks allowed with 37 and 14th in total rushing yards.

The offensive line wasn’t great, but it wasn’t a major hinderance. Left tackle Jason Peters was the sole reliable tackle, earning himself a Pro Bowl even after playing over a decade in the NFL and tackle Lane Johnson also shaky at times, but remained healthy all season. Jason Kelce was the mainstay at the center position, starting all 16 games. Allen Barbre and Matt Tobin took over the guard position the majority of the season.

Considering the high-paced offense the Philadelphia Eagles played under former head coach Chip Kelly, the offensive line did a decent job of staying healthy. Now, the line comes in with more depth and with a playing style that is more friendly to combatting injury. The team drafted guard Isaac Seumalo, and added experience with Brandon Brooks. Brooks will most likely take one of the starting guard spots and try to bolster a shaky run game that finished 22nd in yards per attempt.

Stefan Wisniewski was another huge addition for the depth of the offensive line that also provides experience. He will be relief for Kelce if needed, but may see time at the guard position as well. The depth of the offensive line is pretty impressive, but the question is whether it can withstand a run heavy offense.

The Philadelphia Eagles will be shifting towards a run heavy offense and a short passing game that is tight-end focused. In the passing game, the offensive tackles will have the biggest task in protecting the edge rush when tight ends start their routes, but the quick passing should be able to mask any offensive weaknesses.

The run game will have to improve, even if the team finished 14th in total rushing yards. The Philadelphia Eagles will come in with Ryan Mathews, Wendell Smallwood, and Darren Sproles. The quality in backs are still there, now the offensive line will have to move them forward.

For this offense to succeed, the offensive line must hold up the entire season. It seems like a redundant statement, as for any team in any year the offensive line must succeed. This Philadelphia Eagles team will enter a new scheme, and thus far they have bolstered the depth of the offensive line to ensure it stands strong on two feet.