A Fall Weakness Has Become a March Strength at the Novacare Complex.
Much has been made of the Eagles low prioritization on the linebacker position. After all, the last linebacker to be selected in the first round before Nolan Smith in 2023 was Jerry Robinson in 1979.
Not anymore.
The re-stocking of the cupboard started less than one week after the Super Bowl concluded when Philadelphia signed former Lions outside linebacker Julian Okwara to a three-year reserve/future deal.
On Thursday, the Eagles finalized a deal for Jets linebacker Bryce Huff (three-year $51 million) and former Saints linebacker Zach Baun (one-year $1.2 million.)
The Eagles weren’t done yet.
Two days ago, Philly agreed to a one-year deal with Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White (one-year, $7.5 million.)
This weekend, the Eagles announced the completion of a deal with 49ers linebacker Oren Burk to a one-year, $2.5 Million deal. In addition to being a terrific linebacker upgrade, he is also a significant addition on Special Teams.
Although the Eagles started this week by compiling four compensatory draft picks that have positioned them for the late April NFL Draft, it’s unlikely that they will go after Clemson star Jeremiah Trotter, Jr. with what they have recently acquired.
It is ashame — we could always use another Ax Man.
Michael Thomas Leibrandt
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