Projecting the Eagles starting defense after first wave of NFL free agency

We’re projecting the Philadelphia Eagles’ starting defense following Darius Slay’s return during the first wave of NFL free agency and some key signings.

The Birds will enter this offseason with many unknowns and plenty of pending free agents. The harsh realities of the NFL have already gutted the roster during the start of the legal tampering period.

After reaching the Super Bowl with a stacked roster, the harsh realities of the NFL have already gutted the roster after the first wave of free agency.

Seven key Eagles starters or contributors are joining other organizations, as T.J. Edwards (Bears), Javon Hargrave (49ers), Andre Dillard (Titans), Miles Sanders (Panthers), Kyzir White (Cardinals), Gardner Minshew (Colts), and Marcus Epps (Raiders) have all agreed and will depart.

As the team works to retain C.J. Gardner-Johnson and others, we’re projecting the Eagles’ starting defense after the first day of the legal tampering period.