Should the Eagles sign one of the players recently released by the Seahawks?
The Seattle Seahawks recently released several players in order to clear salary cap space ahead of NFL free agency. Two of those defensive linemen might be of interest to the Philadelphia Eagles, especially since 1) they could help the Birds fill a position of need, 2) they have ties to Phillyās coaching staff, and 3) signing players who got cut doesnāt impact the compensatory pick formula. Letās take a closer look.
DREāMONT JONES
Jones began his professional career with the Denver Broncos, who selected him with a third-round pick (No. 71 overall) in the 2019 NFL Draft. Fangio was Jonesā head coach for three seasons from 2019-2021. Jones left the Broncos after 2022 to sign a three-year, $51.5 million contract with Seattle. He notably overlapped with former Seahawks defensive coordinator and current Eagles senior defensive assistant/defensive line coach Clint Hurtt during the 2023 season. Jones produced 8.5 sacks in 34 games played for the Seahawks before they released him.
If he was cut, why would the Eagles have interest? Well, Jones previously played some of his best football for Fangio as a defensive tackle. The Seahawks mostly had Jones playing as an edge rusher in 2024. Jones is listed at 6ā3ā, 281 pounds. Thatās a similar size to Milton Williams, who is listed at at 6ā3ā, 290 and also has some inside/outside versatility.
Thereās reason to believe the 28-year-old Jones could be a good contributor in the Eaglesā defensive tackle rotation, which went five players deep last season. With Williams expected to leave in free agency, the Eagles need to add some help at DT. Adding a released veteran like Jones or Javon Hargrave could be a cost-effective way to address the position. Jones checks boxes in terms of experience, versatility, familiarity, and durability.
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ROY ROBERTSON-HARRIS
RRH is a 31-year-old defensive tackle who began his NFL career in 2017 as an undrafted rookie free agent. He signed with the Chicago Bears, where Fangio was his defensive coordinator for two seasons from 2017-2018.
RRH has never posted big-time pass rush production; heās averaging just under 2.5 sacks per season. But heās a credible interior defensive lineman if the Eagles want to add an affordable veteran contributor at the position.
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WHAT SHOULD THE EAGLES DO?
Jones seems like a logical target for the Eagles to sign if/when they lose Williams. Their defensive tackle rotation for 2025 could look like: Jalen Carter, DreāMont Jones, Jordan Davis, Moro Ojomo, and a Day 1 or Day 2 rookie.
RRH is more of a fallback option if the Eagles strike out on other opportunities to add to the DT position.
