Eagles Lose Key Defenders to Free Agency

0:00Welcome to NFL News Today, two minutes of updates that matter to NFL fans. Hit subscribe and stay connected. The Philadelphia Eagles kicked off the NFL legal tampering period today with tough news on defense. After missing out on edge-rusher Max Crosby to the Ravens, they hoped to keep key players like Jalen Phillips and Nicobie Dean. Instead, both are heading elsewhere in free agency. Here this morning, Phillips agreed to a 4-year 120-million-dollar deal with the Carolina Panthers. That's a massive payday that General Manager Howie Roseman likely passed on, given the cost. Then came where that linebacker Nicobie Dean is signing with the Las Vegas Raiders on a 3-year 36-million-dollar contract. Drafted from Georgia, Dean has been a strong blitzer for Philly, despite knee injuries. Fans and analysts see this as a double blow to the Eagles' defense, especially after extending defensive tackle Jordan Davis to a big new deal, and talking extensions for Jalen Carter.

1:00You just can't pay everyone. Meanwhile, the Raiders are building a solid linebacker group with Dean joining their recent signing of Quay Walker from Green Bay. For Philly, more moves are ahead as free agency heats up. Special thanks to our sponsor for supporting this episode. A pillow that plays your sound quietly, comfortably, effortlessly, built for nighttime listening, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.