The Eagles entered the 2022 NFL offseason looking to retool a middle-of-the-pack defense that lacked sacks, versatility at linebacker, and a game-wrecking run-stopper along the defensive line.
A unit that was ridiculed weekly last season, Jonathan Gannon’s defense has been infused with some difference-making players at several key positions.
Gannon’s updated scheme now includes Haason Reddick as a bonafide pass rusher and Kyzir White as an off-ball, sideline-to-sideline playmaker, along with noted winners Jordan Davis (first round) and linebacker Nakobe Dean (third round).
With the defense having a new and improved looked, here’s an early projection of the defensive depth chart following the draft.