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The Eagles underwent an overhaul this offseason, as a mass exodus of free agents left the defense with holes, but 12 new additions—7 on defense—could have this team back in the Super Bowl.
During the first wave of free agency, Philadelphia saw Josh Sweat (Cardinals), Milton Williams (Patriots), Kenneth Gainwell (Steelers), Mekhi Becton (Chargers), Isaiah Rodgers (Vikings), Fred Johnson (Jaguars), Parris Campbell (Cowboys), Darius Slay (Steelers) and Oren Burks (Bengals) all depart.
Still, they rebounded to make several key signings, including A.J. Dillon (RB), Joshua Uche (LB), Adoree' Jackson (CB), Charley Hughlett (LS), Patrick Johnson (LB), Avery Williams (KR/PR), Matt Pryor (OL) Kylen Granson (TE), and Azeez Ojulari (OLB) to name a few.
With the NFL draft fast approaching, we’re looking at one thing to love about each of the 11 free-agent signings and two players acquired via trade.
Fit: Third-string quarterback.
One thing to love: Athletic profile
Thompson-Robinson can be elusive, has a strong arm on short to intermediate passes over the middle, and is very intelligent.
Fit: Potential starting right guard
One thing to love: Elite size, youth, and versatility.
The 6-foot-4, 325-pound Green turned 24 on Saturday, March 15. He played four of the five offensive line positions at A&M.
Fit: Swing tackle
One thing to love: pass-blocking ability
According to Pro Football Focus, in the 2024 season, Lamm ranked first among tackles with zero sacks allowed and 10th among tackles with a pass-blocking grade of 83.1.
Fit: Backup offensive guard
One thing to love: Positional versatility
Last season, Pryor saw action in all 17 games for Chicago, making 15 starts at offensive guard. Pryor was solid in 2024 and was the 21st highest graded offensive guard in 2024 according to PFF. With the move, Philadelphia has four true offensive guards on the roster, and two players (Brett Toth, Darian Kinnard) who can play guard and tackle along with Pryor.
Fit: Backup running back
One thing like: Hard running style, physicality
The Eagles are looking to take some of the load off of Saquon Barkley following a season in which he led the league with 2,0005 yards. The 6-foot, 247-pound back ranked second on the Packers with 2,928 yards from scrimmage from 2021-23, posting 50+ yards from scrimmage in 30 games.
Fit: Rotational pass rusher.
One thing to love: Pressure rates
Uche has been up and down since entering the NFL, but one thing that can't be discounted is his ability to create pressure off the edge. According to Pro Football Focus, Uche's pressure rate has been 16.7 percent since 2022, which ranks sixth among edge defenders in the NFL.
Fit: Third string tight end
One thing to love: Blocking ability
Bryant, a tight end known for his size and blocking ability, is also strong in his receiving and route-running skills, as well as his acceleration and agility, which allow him to create space. In 2022, he ranked fifth in pass blocking out of 57 tight ends who played at least 400 snaps, according to Pro Football Focus, and in 2023, he ranked second out of 55 who played 400 snaps. He played a career-low 213 snaps last year.
Fit: 2nd team CB, Slot CB depth
One thing to like: Versatility
Jackson was the No. 18 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft by the Titans, where he spent his first four seasons before joining the Giants in 2021. The former USC Trojan played in 14 games in 2024, making 28 tackles (18 solo), one forced fumble, and a recovery. In his eight-year NFL career, Jackson has collected 404 tackles (330 solo), 61 pass breakups, six forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, and four interceptions in 82 starts.
Fit: Starting long snapper
Fit: Special-teams standout
One thing to love: Versatility
After Johnson was drafted in the seventh round of the 2021 draft, he played in 49 regular-season and five playoff games, accumulating 20 tackles, one for loss, three QB hits, and 11 QB pressures. He also logged 15 special-teams tackles. In 2024, he played in 12 games for the Giants, mainly on special teams.
Fit: Special-teams standout
One thing to love: Explosive plays
The 26-year-old led the NFL in punt returns in 2022, averaging 16.2 yards per return. He's averaged 22.4 yards per kickoff return and 10.9 yards per punt return.
Fit: Reserve tight end.
One thing to love: Smooth hands
Granson, a former fourth-round draft pick of the Indianapolis Colts, has compiled 86 receptions for 958 yards and a touchdown in 62 regular-season games (17 starts) in his four NFL seasons. Granson has grown into being a tight end and could split out.
Fit: Starting pass rusher.
One thing to love: Explosive bend off the edge
At just 24 years old, the savvy edge rusher has a chance to make an impact for Philadelphia within Defensive Coordinator Vic Fangio's scheme. The 6-foot-3, 250-pound player posted six sacks in 11 games in the 2024 season.
The quick rusher known for his impressive bend around the edge has 14 sacks in 29 games over the past three seasons.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: One thing to love about each of the Eagles' free agent signings
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During the first wave of free agency, Philadelphia saw Josh Sweat (Cardinals), Milton Williams (Patriots), Kenneth Gainwell (Steelers), Mekhi Becton (Chargers), Isaiah Rodgers (Vikings), Fred Johnson (Jaguars), Parris Campbell (Cowboys), Darius Slay (Steelers) and Oren Burks (Bengals) all depart.
Still, they rebounded to make several key signings, including A.J. Dillon (RB), Joshua Uche (LB), Adoree' Jackson (CB), Charley Hughlett (LS), Patrick Johnson (LB), Avery Williams (KR/PR), Matt Pryor (OL) Kylen Granson (TE), and Azeez Ojulari (OLB) to name a few.
With the NFL draft fast approaching, we’re looking at one thing to love about each of the 11 free-agent signings and two players acquired via trade.
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QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson
Fit: Third-string quarterback.
One thing to love: Athletic profile
Thompson-Robinson can be elusive, has a strong arm on short to intermediate passes over the middle, and is very intelligent.
OL Kenyon Green
Fit: Potential starting right guard
One thing to love: Elite size, youth, and versatility.
The 6-foot-4, 325-pound Green turned 24 on Saturday, March 15. He played four of the five offensive line positions at A&M.
OL Kendall Lamm
Fit: Swing tackle
One thing to love: pass-blocking ability
According to Pro Football Focus, in the 2024 season, Lamm ranked first among tackles with zero sacks allowed and 10th among tackles with a pass-blocking grade of 83.1.
OL Matt Pryor
Fit: Backup offensive guard
One thing to love: Positional versatility
Last season, Pryor saw action in all 17 games for Chicago, making 15 starts at offensive guard. Pryor was solid in 2024 and was the 21st highest graded offensive guard in 2024 according to PFF. With the move, Philadelphia has four true offensive guards on the roster, and two players (Brett Toth, Darian Kinnard) who can play guard and tackle along with Pryor.
RB AJ Dillon
Fit: Backup running back
One thing like: Hard running style, physicality
The Eagles are looking to take some of the load off of Saquon Barkley following a season in which he led the league with 2,0005 yards. The 6-foot, 247-pound back ranked second on the Packers with 2,928 yards from scrimmage from 2021-23, posting 50+ yards from scrimmage in 30 games.
OLB Joshua Uche
Fit: Rotational pass rusher.
One thing to love: Pressure rates
Uche has been up and down since entering the NFL, but one thing that can't be discounted is his ability to create pressure off the edge. According to Pro Football Focus, Uche's pressure rate has been 16.7 percent since 2022, which ranks sixth among edge defenders in the NFL.
TE Harrison Bryant
Fit: Third string tight end
One thing to love: Blocking ability
Bryant, a tight end known for his size and blocking ability, is also strong in his receiving and route-running skills, as well as his acceleration and agility, which allow him to create space. In 2022, he ranked fifth in pass blocking out of 57 tight ends who played at least 400 snaps, according to Pro Football Focus, and in 2023, he ranked second out of 55 who played 400 snaps. He played a career-low 213 snaps last year.
CB Adoree' Jackson
Fit: 2nd team CB, Slot CB depth
One thing to like: Versatility
Jackson was the No. 18 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft by the Titans, where he spent his first four seasons before joining the Giants in 2021. The former USC Trojan played in 14 games in 2024, making 28 tackles (18 solo), one forced fumble, and a recovery. In his eight-year NFL career, Jackson has collected 404 tackles (330 solo), 61 pass breakups, six forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, and four interceptions in 82 starts.
LS Charley Hughlett
Fit: Starting long snapper
OLB Patrick Johnson
Fit: Special-teams standout
One thing to love: Versatility
After Johnson was drafted in the seventh round of the 2021 draft, he played in 49 regular-season and five playoff games, accumulating 20 tackles, one for loss, three QB hits, and 11 QB pressures. He also logged 15 special-teams tackles. In 2024, he played in 12 games for the Giants, mainly on special teams.
KR/PR Avery Williams
Fit: Special-teams standout
One thing to love: Explosive plays
The 26-year-old led the NFL in punt returns in 2022, averaging 16.2 yards per return. He's averaged 22.4 yards per kickoff return and 10.9 yards per punt return.
TE Kylen Granson
Fit: Reserve tight end.
One thing to love: Smooth hands
Granson, a former fourth-round draft pick of the Indianapolis Colts, has compiled 86 receptions for 958 yards and a touchdown in 62 regular-season games (17 starts) in his four NFL seasons. Granson has grown into being a tight end and could split out.
OLB Azeez Ojulari
Fit: Starting pass rusher.
One thing to love: Explosive bend off the edge
At just 24 years old, the savvy edge rusher has a chance to make an impact for Philadelphia within Defensive Coordinator Vic Fangio's scheme. The 6-foot-3, 250-pound player posted six sacks in 11 games in the 2024 season.
The quick rusher known for his impressive bend around the edge has 14 sacks in 29 games over the past three seasons.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: One thing to love about each of the Eagles' free agent signings
Continue reading...
