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Projecting the Eagles defensive depth chart for Week 1 at the Lions

Projecting the Philadelphia Eagles’ defensive depth chart for Week 1 at Ford Field against the Detroit Lions

The Philadelphia Eagles have retooled a much maligned defensive unit, and now growing expectations surround a unit with top-5 potential.

The defensive line offers the most intrigue, with Brandon Graham likely sacrificing his role as a starter in Jonathan Gannon’s hybrid defensive scheme.

Haason Reddick will assume the role of a standup pass rusher opposite Josh Reddick.

At the same time, Jordan Davis will allow Fletcher Cox and Javon Hargrave to play their more natural positions.

With training camp and the preseason in the books, we’re predicting what the Eagles starting lineup, and defensive depth chart will look like in 2022.

Predicting the Eagles 2022 defensive starters entering preseason Week 3

Predicting the Philadelphia Eagles 2022 defensive starters entering preseason Week 3

The Philadelphia Eagles have two preseason games in the books, and the starting lineup on the defensive side of the football is becoming more evident with Week 1 of the regular season less than a month away.

The defensive line offers the most intrigue, with Brandon Graham likely sacrificing his role as a starter in Jonathan Gannon’s hybrid defensive scheme.

Haason Reddick will assume the role as a standup pass rusher opposite Josh Reddick, allowing Fletcher Cox and Javon Hargrave to continue as the top inside tackles.

With training camp and two weeks of the preseason in the books, we’re predicting what the Eagles starting lineup will look like in 2022.

Eagles’ projected defensive depth chart following the 2022 NFL Draft

Philadelphia Eagles’ projected defensive depth chart following the 2022 NFL Draft

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.