How offseason moves have changed the NFC East for Commanders, Cowboys, Eagles, Giants

The poor, poor NFC East. Nobody takes it seriously these days. Gone is the NFC Beast moniker. Aside from the AFC South, it’s likely the worst division in the NFL.

The Dallas Cowboys dominated the division last season, going 6-0 on their way to a 12-5 record. The Philadelphia Eagles were a 9-8 wild-card team under first-year coach Nick Sirianni. The Washington Commanders faded to a 7-10 record and the New York Giants, well, stunk with a 4-13 finish.

The Giants flushed out their coaching staff and front office and hope new coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen can do in the Meadowlands what they helped build in Buffalo. Washington traded for QB Carson Wentz and is hoping the defense returns to form with the return to health of pass-rusher Chase Young. The Eagles are building around QB Jalen Hurts on offense and hope to coax more out of the defense. Coach Mike McCarthy is seemingly entering a win-or-else third season with the Cowboys, and by win we mean do more than just get to the playoffs.

With the first-wave of free agency over and the draft approaching fast — the Giants and Eagles each have two first-round picks — NFL Nation reporters Tim McManus (Eagles), Jordan Raanan (Giants), John Keim (Commanders) and Todd Archer (Cowboys) offer up a discussion on where things stand in the division.

Biggest offseason move: Is it cheating to say keeping DeMarcus Lawrence? I don’t think so. If the defensive lineman didn’t agree to a re-worked contract, he was likely going to be cut in June. Instead he got a deal that includes $30 million guaranteed. He is a vital part of the defense because of his overall play, but the Cowboys want to see him increase his sack total. It’s been three years since he reached double digits.

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