The Philadelphia Eagles entered 2025 coaching camp with championship expectations however lingering questions on their defensive depth.
The Tremendous Bowl winners face vital roster gaps following the departures of Josh Sweat and Milton Williams in free company, mixed with Brandon Graham’s retirement after years of anchoring the go rush.
The Eagles addressed these considerations on Tuesday with strategic roster strikes designed to strengthen their defensive entrance.
“We’ve signed DE Ogbonnia Okoronkwo and DT Jacob Sykes and waived DE KJ Henry and RB Lew Nichols.” The crew introduced.
We have signed DE Ogbonnia Okoronkwo and DT Jacob Sykes and waived DE KJ Henry and RB Lew Nichols. pic.twitter.com/DKayPWTejq
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) July 22, 2025
The group continues working contemporary expertise into Vic Fangio’s defensive system whereas evaluating which gamers can fill essential depth roles.
First-round choice Jihaad Campbell and second-rounder Andrew Mukuba signify the younger core anticipated to contribute instantly.
Nonetheless, Philadelphia additionally turned to veteran expertise by including edge rusher Ogbonnia Okoronkwo.
The 30-year-old brings seven NFL seasons of expertise after recording 17 profession sacks with the Los Angeles Rams, Houston Texans, and Cleveland Browns.
Okoronkwo appeared in 16 video games for Cleveland final season, posting three sacks, 23 tackles, and 6 quarterback hits.
His best marketing campaign got here in 2022 with Houston when he registered 5 sacks and 11 quarterback hits.
Cleveland launched Okoronkwo in late June, making him accessible for Philadelphia’s crowded edge group that already consists of Nolan Smith Jr., Jalyx Hunt, Azeez Ojulari, and Josh Uche.
With restricted roster spots accessible, the competitors for defensive roles ought to intensify because the Eagles put together to defend their championship.
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