Eagles Will Sign Edge Rusher With 46 Tackles, 5.5 Sacks, 4 Pass Defended to Replace Huff

Philadelphia, PA – May 10, 2025 — The Philadelphia Eagles, fresh off their Super Bowl LIX triumph, are preparing for a defensive shake-up. With Bryce Huff’s role in question, the team is eyeing veteran pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney to solidify their edge unit.

According to NFL insider Albert Breer, the Eagles are likely to pursue Clowney, who logged 46 tackles, 5.5 sacks, 21 quarterback hits, and 4 pass breakups last season with the Carolina Panthers before being released on May 8. Clowney, 32, still brings disruptive energy, and could offer an immediate upgrade over Huff—who notched just 2.5 sacks in 2024 despite signing a $51 million deal and was a healthy scratch in the Super Bowl.

Eagles' Edge in Flux

With Josh Sweat now in Arizona and Brandon Graham retired, the Eagles’ edge rotation has grown younger—and thinner. The current group of Nolan Smith Jr., Jalyx Hunt, Azeez Ojulari, and Josh Uche is promising, but lacks a stabilizing veteran presence.

Breer notes that Clowney “fits Vic Fangio’s scheme” well. His 6-foot-5, 266-pound frame, combined with run-stopping ability and inside-outside versatility, could play a critical role in complementing Jalen Carter’s interior pressure. In 2024, Clowney earned a 70.8 PFF grade, and his physicality remains evident—especially compared to Huff’s limited impact (4 QB hits).

Cap Room and Fit

Philadelphia, with $24.8 million in cap space, is well-positioned to offer Clowney a 1-year deal worth around $5 million—a low-risk move with potential high-end returns.

Offensive tackle Lane Johnson, reflecting on past matchups, called Clowney “a game-changer”, praising his aggression during his Seahawks stint. Fans echoed the sentiment online: “Clowney over Huff? Let’s go!” one wrote on X.

Building a Dynasty?

The Eagles’ defense ranked 6th in pass yards allowed (195 per game) last year, bolstered by rookie standouts Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean. Adding Clowney could supercharge a unit already brimming with young talent, like Jihaad Campbell at linebacker and Dallas Goedert on offense.

With Jalen Hurts eyeing a repeat run in Super Bowl LX, this potential signing underscores Howie Roseman’s win-now strategy—just as bold as his offseason splash for Saquon Barkley.

If Clowney signs, he wouldn’t just fill a gap—he’d help cement the “Philly Special Era” as one of sustained dominance.