Eagles Miss Out on Phillips, Now Thin at Edge

0:00On this March 9th, here's what's making headlines for the NFL. The Philadelphia Eagles missed out on resigning Ed rusher, Jalen Phillips, their top free agency target. He signed a four-year deal worth $120 million with the Carolina Panthers, including $30 million average annual value, and $80 million in guarantees. That deal ranked eighth among edge defenders in the league. Signs pointed to a strong chance for Philadelphia to bring him back, as they had budgeted heavily for it. But once negotiations opened, Carolina topped the Eagles' limit. Phillips, who turns 27 in May, stood out as one of the top free agents due to his age, skills, and position value. Now the Eagles are thin at edge, with just Nolan Smith and Jelix Hunt under contract, plus future Sinee, Jose Ramirez. General manager Howie Roseman had publicly expressed interest at the Scouting Combine, and must pivot quickly. Using Phillips could even net a compensatory third-round pick in 2027, unless they make

1:00another big signing. That pick comes with a catch, as Roseman noted they might need to avoid their own major free agent deals to secure it. Meanwhile, the trade market offers options like Jonathan Greenard from the salary-strapped Minnesota Vikings, who's drawing league-wide interest. Despite his $19 million average annual value, other possibilities include Bradley Chubb, Phillips's former Miami teammate, turning 30 in June, who could come cheaper and knows Eagles defensive. Coordinator Vic Fangio, from racking up 11 sacks together in 2023, Phillips had joined Philly via trade-last season, and shown in pressures during his time there. This story is made possible by our sponsor. Soley Pillow is a pillow with built-in headphones, lay back, press play, and disappear into what you are listening to. S-O-L-L-I, soleypillow.com.