Dawkins Fires Off at Howie—Is the Eagles’ Nest Crumbling?

Philadelphia, PA – March 15, 2025
Eagles icon Brian Dawkins, beloved by fans as “Weapon X,” didn’t hold back his frustration Saturday after the team lost yet another key player, offensive guard Mekhi Becton, to the Los Angeles Chargers on a two-year deal. The Hall of Fame safety took to X with a fiery jab at GM Howie Roseman: “Howie, you are an idiot—how do you keep letting our guys walk like this?”

Dawkins, a nine-time Pro Bowler and cornerstone of the Eagles’ Super Bowl LII triumph, has watched Roseman orchestrate a stunning offseason exodus following Super Bowl LIX. Becton’s departure to the Chargers—after a stellar 2024 season paving the way for Saquon Barkley’s 2,005-yard campaign—joins a list that includes Josh Sweat, Milton Williams, C.J. Gardner-Johnson, and Darius Slay. “This ain’t the Philly way,” Dawkins added in a follow-up tweet. “We fight to keep our heart and soul.”

Fan reaction echoed Dawkins’ fury. “Weapon X speaks for us all—Howie’s lost it!” one posted on X. Another wrote, “Becton gone too? Dawkins is right, what’s the plan here?” The 6-foot-7 guard’s exit leaves a void at right guard, with Tyler Steen as the likely replacement—a downgrade many fans and Dawkins fear could haunt the Eagles.

Roseman, once hailed for building two title teams, now faces mounting criticism. With $22 million in cap space, his decision to let Becton walk—despite reports of Becton’s desire to stay—baffles loyalists. Dawkins, whose No. 20 jersey symbolizes Eagles grit, has long been a voice fans trust. His blunt “idiot” callout signals a growing rift as Philly braces for a retooled 2025.