Eagles Defense Evolves in Free Agency

0:00On March 30, Philadelphia Eagles hit free agency aiming to hold on to their defensive core, despite big roster shakeups and tight salary cap space. General manager Howie Roseman played a patient, letting go of key pieces like safety-re-blankenship, linebacker Nekope Dean, and Ed rusher Jalen. Phillips, while others like Aziz Ozulari bolted to Atlanta and Josh Ushe joined Miami. They kept safety Marcus Epps on a one-year deal and added cornerback Rick Willen as a solid upgrade in the secondary, plus veteran Jonathan Jones for. Death and J.T. Gray to boost special teams. Arnold Ibiquetti came in, but might not fully replace Phillips' past rush. Then Sunday night, they signed Ed rusher Joe Trion, Shoyinka, a former first-round pick who's topped out at five sacks in a season and had just two. In 2024, fans and analysts are split, but right now, the defense looks thinner without Dean anchoring the middle, creating holes that ripple everywhere.

1:01Veterans like Brandon Graham, Otterie Jackson, and Adbo Okorankuo are still unsigned, adding uncertainty, though young linebackers like Jihad, Campbell, Jeremiah Trotter Jr., and Smell Munden could step up if healthy. Moves like extending Jordan Davis, restructuring Michael Carter II, and trading Sydney Brown for draft picks offer some long-term hope under. Walter Vick Fangio, Willen does elevate the corners, but overall, it's not a clear win yet. All seasons just getting started, though, with the NFL draft on deck, and how he rose men known for wheeling and dealing right up to the trade deadline. So expect this unit to keep evolving fast. You've been listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage.