The Philadelphia Eagles are on the free-agent board and although it’s not a huge name, the Birds are getting back to their roots of having a strong push in the middle of the defensive line.
According to Adam Schefter, former Steelers defensive tackle Javon Hargrave has agreed to a three-year, $39 million deal with $26 million guaranteed.
Former Steelers’ NT Javon Hargrave reached agreement with the Eagles on a three-year, $39m deal with $26M fully guaranteed, @RosenhausSports tells ESPN. Hargrave becomes the highest paid nose tackle in the NFL.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2020
A former South Carolina State star, Hargrave just turned 27 years old and was a third round pick of Steelers in 2016.
A talented and strong nose tackle with the Steelers, Hargrave had4 sacks last year and has racked up 14.5 in his four-year career.
He’ll join Fletcher Cox, Malik Jackson, and Hassan Ridgeway to provide a stout middle for the Eagles.