Zach Ertz, Lane Johnson

What will the Eagles do about contracts for tight end Zach Ertz, right, and offensive tackle Lane Johnson (65)? (AP Photo | Ben Margot)

The Eagles have a new, collaborative front office -- and they all seem to agree on one thing.

It's time to start locking up their young players.

According to a person familiar with the situation who requested anonymity, the Eagles have prioritized getting new contracts done with offensive tackle Lane Johnson, tight end Zach Ertz and defensive end Vinny Curry.

Now that the Eagles are expected to switch back to a 4-3 defense, having Curry becomes crucial, as he is likely the team's best pure pass rusher as a defensive end, ahead of maybe even Pro-Bowl defensive lineman Fletcher Cox.

Locking up Johnson and Ertz, for the Eagles, would be a move made to potentially save them money down the line.

Although he had issues with penalties, Johnson was the Eagles' best offensive lineman last season, playing both tackle positions. Johnson showing he can play both the left and right side increases his value, and it could only go up if Johnson is asked to protect the quarterback's blindside full-time last season, should the team let of Jason Peters.

Getting a new deal done with Ertz, who will become a free agent next offseason, makes sense as the tight end could put up big numbers this season with new head coach Doug Pederson.

Over the past two seasons, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has been targeted 187 times, making him the go-to open on his team in the passing game.

If Pederson brings a similar offense to the Eagles that the Chiefs ran, Ertz could have a career year right before he hits free agency, and his price tag could skyrocket.

Which is why the Eagles, now that they have their head coach, are going to get to work trying to lock up the young trio.

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