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2018 NFL Draft: Breaking down the top need for each team

By Peter Panacy

NEW YORK - APRIL 26: A ball and helmets are seen in front of the podium prior to the start of the 2008 NFL Draft on April 26, 2008 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK - APRIL 26: A ball and helmets are seen in front of the podium prior to the start of the 2008 NFL Draft on April 26, 2008 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 02: Evan Mathis #69 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks down to teammate offensive tackle Jason Peters #71who is injures on a play against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on October 2, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz /Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 02: Evan Mathis #69 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks down to teammate offensive tackle Jason Peters #71who is injures on a play against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on October 2, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz /Getty Images) /

54. . Offensive Tackle. . Philadelphia Eagles. . team

The Philadelphia Eagles are one of only a handful of teams without a sizable number of offseason needs in 2018. Their wide receiver shortage was addressed, and the cornerback crop is vastly better than it was a year ago.

Defensively, Philadelphia looks pretty good. And it’s hard to knock the skill positions on the offensive side of the ball.

But the season-ending knee injury suffered by veteran left tackle Jason Peters raises some alarm bells.

At 35 years old, Peters’ injury is likely going to take some time to recover, and who knows what kind of player he’ll be when he eventually returns. His replacement, Halapoulivaati Vaitai, isn’t cut out to be a full-time starter.

Philly might want to consider going this route as soon as possible.