The core of the Eagles’ No. 1-ranked defense was mostly a question mark heading into 2024, filled with draft picks who had not yet lived up to their potential. This time last year, there were serious questions about Smith’s viability as a pass rusher,

After losing key members this offseason, the Philadelphia Eagles' No. 1-ranked defense will look much different in 2025. So far, CB Darius Slay (Steelers), LB Josh Sweat (Cardinals) and DT Milton Williams (Patriots) are departing via free agency.

The Eagles have lost a ton of key defensive players in the last week and they’re going to miss them. Milton Williams, Josh Sweat and Oren Burks are signing elsewhere in free agency, Darius Slay doesn’t seem far behind them and C.