Philly Leader

The Philadelphia Eagles are facing a test of their depth on the defensive line as injuries have impacted key players. Bryce Huff, who has been dealing with a wrist injury, recently underwent surgery and is not expected to return until at least December 22. Meanwhile, Brandon Graham suffered an elbow injury during the team's recent victory over Los Angeles. "Graham said after the game that he suffered a torn triceps," but Head Coach Nick Sirianni mentioned that the team will continue to evaluate his condition.

With six games remaining in the regular season, the Eagles must adjust their strategy for edge play. Josh Sweat leads the team with seven sacks this season and has been effective on both sides of the line. Nolan Smith, a first-round draft pick in 2023, is showing progress with 3.5 sacks and six quarterback hits in recent games. Rookie Jalyx Hunt is also expected to see more playing time following Graham's injury.

On the practice squad, Tarron Jackson and Ochaun Mathis are potential options for bolstering the lineup. Jackson has experience from previous seasons and could fit into the system if needed. Mathis joined from Los Angeles Rams last week and has limited NFL experience.

Executive Vice President/General Manager Howie Roseman may consider additional moves if necessary to address any further gaps in the roster.

Philadelphia's recent win marked its 20th winning season under Jeffrey Lurie's ownership, tying them for fourth-most winning seasons in the NFL since 1995 alongside teams like New England, Green Bay, and Pittsburgh. Head Coach Nick Sirianni is notable for having achieved winning seasons in each of his first four years with Philadelphia. His record stands at 43-19 (.694), ranking him seventh-highest by winning percentage among NFL coaches with at least 60 games coached.

This season, Philadelphia ranks second in road game performance and time of possession metrics across the league—holding opponents under 300 total yards consistently over seven games—the longest streak since 2008.