Ought to the Eagles signal one of many gamers not too long ago launched by the Seahawks?

The Seattle Seahawks not too long ago launched a number of gamers with a view to clear wage cap house forward of NFL free company. Two of these defensive linemen is likely to be of curiosity to the Philadelphia Eagles, particularly since 1) they may assist the Birds fill a place of want, 2) they’ve ties to Philly’s teaching workers, and three) signing gamers who acquired reduce doesn’t impression the compensatory choose system. Let’s take a more in-depth look.

DRE’MONT JONES

Jones started his skilled profession with the Denver Broncos, who chosen him with a third-round choose (No. 71 total) within the 2019 NFL Draft. Fangio was Jones’ head coach for 3 seasons from 2019-2021. Jones left the Broncos after 2022 to signal a three-year, $51.5 million contract with Seattle. He notably overlapped with former Seahawks defensive coordinator and present Eagles senior defensive assistant/defensive position coach Clint Hurtt through the 2023 season. Jones produced 8.5 sacks in 34 video games performed for the Seahawks earlier than they launched him.

If he was reduce, why would the Eagles have curiosity? Nicely, Jones beforehand performed a few of his finest soccer for Fangio as a defensive sort out. The Seahawks largely had Jones taking part in as an edge rusher in 2024. Jones is listed at 6’3”, 281 kilos. That’s the same dimension to Milton Williams, who’s listed at at 6’3”, 290 and likewise has some inside/outdoors versatility.

There’s motive to consider the 28-year-old Jones might be a superb contributor within the Eagles’ defensive sort out rotation, which went 5 gamers deep final season. With Williams anticipated to go away in free company, the Eagles want so as to add some assist at DT. Including a launched veteran like Jones or Javon Hargrave might be an economical technique to handle the place. Jones checks packing containers when it comes to expertise, versatility, familiarity, and sturdiness.

ROY ROBERTSON-HARRIS

RRH is a 31-year-old defensive sort out who started his NFL profession in 2017 as an undrafted rookie free agent. He signed with the Chicago Bears, the place Fangio was his defensive coordinator for 2 seasons from 2017-2018.

RRH has by no means posted big-time move rush manufacturing; he’s averaging just below 2.5 sacks per season. However he’s a reputable inside defensive lineman if the Eagles need to add an inexpensive veteran contributor on the place.

WHAT SHOULD THE EAGLES DO?

Jones looks like a logical goal for the Eagles to signal if/after they lose Williams. Their defensive sort out rotation for 2025 may appear to be: Jalen Carter, Dre’Mont Jones, Jordan Davis, Moro Ojomo, and a Day 1 or Day 2 rookie.

RRH is extra of a fallback choice if the Eagles strike out on different alternatives so as to add to the DT place.