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The Philadelphia Eagles prioritize building strength in the trenches. While they have outstanding depth at defensive tackle, Howie Roseman could look to add a true defensive end or a versatile edge rusher to enhance their explosive potential and reinforce their depth. It's likely that the Eagles will focus on improving the defensive line early in the draft, as they aim to maintain one of the NFL's deepest and most dominant front lines. One position group that the Philadelphia Eagles consistently address is the defensive line.
Heading into the 2026 NFL Draft, Philadelphia has an elite trio with Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, and Moro Ojomo, with Byron Young and Ty Robinson as capable backups. Despite two badly injured shoulders, Carter was the Eagles' lone Pro Bowl starter. In 12 games last season, he had 33 tackles, 41 QB pressures, 11 quarterback hits, and three sacks. Ojomo's 71.0 PFF grade was the 80th best in the NFL last season, but he's much improved, and Ojomo saw his snap count increase to 60 percent in his third year. He started nine games for the Eagles last season and played in all 17, finishing second on the team in sacks.
Ojomo will enter the final year of his deal with a $3,624,446 cap hit. Jordan Davis just signed a three-year, $78 million deal and has firmly established himself as an anchor for Vic Fangio's defense and a team leader. While the current unit features high-end talent, the nature of the position demands constant reinforcements. Contracts, injuries, and snap counts all factor into the long-term outlook, making the defensive line one of the most sustainable draft targets year after year.
This year's class offers intriguing edge rushers and interior disruptors, giving the Eagles flexibility depending on how the board shakes out. Whether it's adding another explosive pass rusher or strengthening the interior rotation, Philadelphia is expected to remain aggressive.
For the Eagles, it's not just about filling needs—it's about staying dominant. And that starts up front.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Eagles eye defensive line talent early in draft
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Heading into the 2026 NFL Draft, Philadelphia has an elite trio with Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, and Moro Ojomo, with Byron Young and Ty Robinson as capable backups. Despite two badly injured shoulders, Carter was the Eagles' lone Pro Bowl starter. In 12 games last season, he had 33 tackles, 41 QB pressures, 11 quarterback hits, and three sacks. Ojomo's 71.0 PFF grade was the 80th best in the NFL last season, but he's much improved, and Ojomo saw his snap count increase to 60 percent in his third year. He started nine games for the Eagles last season and played in all 17, finishing second on the team in sacks.
Ojomo will enter the final year of his deal with a $3,624,446 cap hit. Jordan Davis just signed a three-year, $78 million deal and has firmly established himself as an anchor for Vic Fangio's defense and a team leader. While the current unit features high-end talent, the nature of the position demands constant reinforcements. Contracts, injuries, and snap counts all factor into the long-term outlook, making the defensive line one of the most sustainable draft targets year after year.
This year's class offers intriguing edge rushers and interior disruptors, giving the Eagles flexibility depending on how the board shakes out. Whether it's adding another explosive pass rusher or strengthening the interior rotation, Philadelphia is expected to remain aggressive.
For the Eagles, it's not just about filling needs—it's about staying dominant. And that starts up front.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Eagles eye defensive line talent early in draft
Continue reading...
