Eagles have agreed to terms with DT Ndamukong Suh on a one-year deal. pic.twitter.com/LW4kkuwle1
Buy Eagles Tickets— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) November 17, 2022
The Eagles were once again proactive in adding more muscle to the defensive line, agreeing to a one-year deal with defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh.
After being gashed by the Commanders on Monday night, Philadelphia has now added Linval Joseph and Suh to an already talented defensive front.
Here are takeaways and notes from the move.
Suh wanted to be hear
The veteran defensive tackle wasn’t returning to just any team, and according to Mike Garafalo, he wanted to join the Eagles.
Ndamukong Suh has made it clear in recent weeks the wanted to play for the #Eagles. So Philly said … uh, sure. He joins Linval Joseph and veteran DT additions this week. https://t.co/oKprytewsW
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) November 17, 2022
Eagles have an aging defensive line
With the addition of Linval Joseph and Suh, Philadelphia now has five 30-plus-year-old defensive linemen.
#Eagles now have five 30-plus-year-old defensive linemen:
Ndamukong Suh (35)
Linval Joseph (34)
Brandon Graham (34)
Robert Quinn (32)
Fletcher Cox (31)(Javon Hargrave turns 30 on Feb. 7.)
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) November 17, 2022
For now this is a plus and a need.
Suh adds depth at the 3 technique
The 3 Technique is the defensive pre-snap positioning, where the defensive tackles position themselves on the outside shoulder of the offensive guard. They will be shaded toward the offensive tackle on that side of the field.
Suh’s arrival now ensures that Fletcher Cox never has to play 70 defensive snaps again while keeping the overall unit fresh.
Once Jordan Davis returns, it gives Philadelphia multiple options at defensive tackle while providing multiple looks.
Suh will help increase pressure
Linval Joseph is the space eater, but don’t be shocked if Suh replaces Fletcher Cox as the pass-rushing defensive tackle next to Javon Hargrave on specific downs.
Ndamukong Suh had 6 pressures in 26 pass snaps (1 sack, 2 hits, 3 hurries) in last NFL game played – #Eagles’ playoff loss at Bucs.
He’ll played some run downs, but may see more on pass downs considering skill set.
Also, Suh has never missed a game to injury (2 for suspension).
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) November 17, 2022
