The defending Super Bowl champions have enough talent to repeat in 2025, but the losses suffered in free agency can't be discounted or easily replaced. Philadelphia saw three starters and two key contributors depart in free agency. At the same time, C.J. Gardner-Johnson (Texans) and Kenny Pickett (Browns) were traded to free up salary cap space for future moves.
On offense, the backup running back and starting right guard departed, leaving an explosive offense with two holes that need to be filled. All wasn't lost, as the Eagles added a running back, three pass-rushing linebackers, two tight ends, a cornerback, and a new long snapper.
With the second wave of free agency underway, and the NFL draft less than a month away, we're ranking all 9 Eagles free agent additions by their potential impact in 2025.
1. Agreed to terms with OLB Azeez Ojulari on a one-year deal
The Eagles won the Super Bowl because of excellent pass rushing, and Ojulari has the potential to match Josh Sweat's production, if not outperform it. Philadelphia signed Ojulari to a one-year deal to replace Sweat and Brandon Graham. The 25-year-old pass rusher lost some luster with the Giants trading for Brian Burns to join 2022 first-round pick Kayvon Thibodeaux on edge; Ojulari was the odd man out to start last season, playing just 37 percent of the defensive snaps and logging only one sack in the first five games. After Thibodeaux suffered a wrist injury, it opened the door for Ojulari. The 24-year-old made the most of his return to the starting lineup with five sacks in three games and finished the season with eight.
2. Agreed to terms on a one-year deal with OLB Joshua Uche
The young pass rusher struggled over the past two seasons but was named an underrated pass rusher by PFF entering 2025 NFL free agency. The former Patriots draft pick ranked second in pressure rate in 2022 among edge defenders. That season, he had 11.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and 27 total tackles—easily the best season of his five-year career. He'll now look to rekindle that magic under Vic Fangio and a stout Eagles defense.
