The Philadelphia Eagles acquisition of Malik Jackson is now official after the franchise announced his three-year deal with the team.
How important is Jackson for Fletcher Cox and this Eagles defense? Well according to Pro Football Reference, over last 4 seasons, Jackson ranks 9th among NFL defensive tackles in sacks (23) and tackles for loss (36) and has second most passes defended (15).
Also of importance is Jackson’s durability, as the stud defensive tackle has played in 121 total games last over the past 7 seasons, a number that leads all guys at his position in that span, including 106 straight regular-season games played.
Jackson, combined with Fletcher Cox, should spell doom for opposing quarterbacks and backfields.
