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Philadelphia Eagles DST

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By the end of the 2024 season, the Eagles were arguably the best actual defense in all of football. This was made clear throughout the postseason and capped off by how well they shut down Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in the Super Bowl. A young and talented core got even better this offseason when Jihad Campbell fell to them in the first round of the draft. They will have to make up for the loss of interior pass rusher Milton Williams, but their young and talented secondary should take another step forward in the turnover department with one of the best defensive coordinators in Vic Fangio. The Eagles averaged the seventh-most Fantasy points per game in 2024 and are likely to jump into the top five with No. 1 overall upside in 2025. They are one of the first DSTs you should target in your drafts.

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  • Eagles' Nakobe Dean: Opening season on PUP list

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    Dean (knee) was moved to the reserve/PUP list Tuesday. Dean will be forced to miss at least the first four games of the 2025 campaign as he continues his recovery from the torn left patellar tendon he sustained in the Eagles' wild-card win over the Packers in January. The 24-year-old took a massive step forward in his third NFL season, compiling 128 total tackles (80 solo), including 3.0 sacks, while also adding an interception, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries over 15 regular-season contests in 2024. Once healthy, Dean figures to start alongside Zack Baun at interior linebacker.
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  • A.J. Woods: Won't make 53-man roster

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    Philadelphia cut Woods on Monday, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Woods was competing to make an NFL roster for the first time in his young career, but it just wasn't in the cards with the Eagles' stacked group of defensive backs. He'll now have to look for another opportunity with a different squad.
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  • Lewis Cine: Let go by Eagles

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    Philadelphia waived/injured Cine (groin) on Sunday, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports. Cine was hurt in Friday's preseason win over the Jets and was on crutches following the contest. He had been in competition for a depth role in the Eagles' secondary, but he'll now revert to IR if he goes unclaimed on waivers.
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  • Eagles' A.J. Woods: Limited in practice

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    Woods (illness) practiced in a limited fashion Monday, Olivia Reiner of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. After being carted into the locker room during Saturday's preseason game against Cleveland, Woods was on the field for practice Monday but didn't fully participate. The 24-year-old has recorded two tackles in the preseason so far. He is trying to make an NFL roster for the first time, as he has yet to appear in a regular-season game since being signed by the Commanders as an undrafted free agent in 2024.
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  • Eagles' Tariq Castro-Fields: Not practicing

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    Castro-Fields (hamstring) did not practice Monday, Olivia Reiner of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Castro-Fields was one of five Eagles not practicing Monday, following Saturday's preseason loss to Cleveland. The 2022 sixth-round pick has tallied one tackle and two pass deflections in the preseason while trying to crack the 53-man roster in a cornerback room led by Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean. He appeared in two regular-season games for Carolina last season before being released in October, and any further missed time in training camp could damage his chances to make the team.
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  • Eagles' Byron Young: Moves past groin injury

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    Young (groin) played in Saturday's preseason loss to the Browns and finished with two tackles (both solo). Young spent some time sidelined last weekend due to a groin issue, but he was able to return to practice Tuesday and was healthy enough to play Saturday. A 2023 third-round pick by Las Vegas, Young is looking to earn a roster spot with Philadelphia after not playing at all during his first campaign with the Eagles last year.
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  • Eagles' Gabe Hall: Gets into game Saturday

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    Hall (shoulder) logged one tackle in Saturday's preseason loss to Cleveland. Hall had to miss practice time earlier this week due to a shoulder injury, but he appears to be past that issue. The 24-year-old is vying to make the Eagles' 53-man roster as a depth option on the defensive line.
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  • Eagles' A.J. Woods: Exits Saturday's game with injury

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    Woods was carted from the sideline to the locker room during Saturday's preseason game against the Browns, Olivia Reiner of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. It's unclear when Woods suffered the injury or the nature of it, but it appears his day is done after he was taken to the locker room. An update on his injury should be provided by the Eagles once he undergoes further tests. He did not record a tackle prior to leaving Saturday's game.
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  • Eagles' Lewis Cine: Sidelined Thursday due to groin

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    Cine (groin) isn't practicing Thursday, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. This is a new injury for Cine, who dealt with a hamstring injury earlier this month but suited up for last Thursday's preseason opener against the Bengals. His status for the team's second preseason game Saturday against the Browns is up in the air.
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  • Eagles' Nolan Smith: Cleared to practice

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    Smith (concussion) participated in the Eagles' joint practice against the Browns on Wednesday. Smith has been sidelined due to a concussion, but his appearance in team drills Wednesday indicates that he has passed the league's five-step concussion protocol. The Georgia product is coming off a productive 2024 campaign in which he logged 42 total tackles and 6.5 sacks over 16 regular-season games and added 4.0 sacks across the Eagles' four postseason contests. Given his ability to work in team drills, Smith is tracking toward being available for Saturday's preseason game against the Browns.
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  • Eagles' Jalen Carter: Dominates in Wednesday's practice

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    Carter (shoulder) participated in the Eagles' joint practice with the Browns on Wednesday. Carter has been limited to sideline work due to a shoulder injury, but he was active in team drills during Wednesday's practice and made his presence felt at the line of scrimmage. The 2023 first-rounder is coming off a strong sophomore campaign in which he logged 42 tackles (25 solo), including 4.5 sacks, six pass defenses and two forced fumbles across 16 regular-season games. Carter will be the focal point of the Eagles' defensive front that includes Jordan Davis andMoro Ojomo, and edge rushers Jalyx Hunt and Nolan Smith (concussion).
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  • Eagles' Gabe Hall: Still dealing with shoulder issue

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    Hall (shoulder) was sidelined during Tuesday's training camp practice, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports. Hall hurt his shoulder during practice Sunday after playing a significant share of Philadelphia's defensive snaps in its preseason opener versus the Bengals, and now his availability for Saturday's preseason game versus the Browns is in doubt. Until he can return, Jacob Sykes could see increased reps on the defensive line.
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  • Eagles' Byron Young: Back in pads

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    Young (groin) participated during Tuesday's training camp practice, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports. Young had been missing practice time and preseason snaps due to a groin issue, but it now appears he's back in playing shape ahead of Saturday's preseason contest versus the Browns. A big performance in that game could do a lot to help his chances of ultimately making Philadelphia's final 53-man roster.
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  • Eagles' Gabe Hall: Injures shoulder

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    Hall suffered a right shoulder injury in Sunday's practice, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports. Hall was injured while doing pass-rush drills. The 24-year-old played 49 defensive snaps in Friday's preseason opener against the Bengals, recording three tackles (one solo). Hall has yet to appear in a regular-season NFL contest.
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  • Eagles' Jakorian Bennett: Competing for CB2 role

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    Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said after Saturday's training camp practice that Bennett has a chance at competing for the No. 2 cornerback job opposite Quinyon Mitchell, Glenn Erby of USA Today reports. Bennett was the odd-man out in the Raiders' cornerback rotation, which prompted his trade to the Eagles this past Monday in exchange for defensive tackle Thomas Booker. Bennett made his Eagles training camp debut Saturday, and the 2023 fourth-rounder has a shot at earning a spot on the first-team defense after Kelee Ringo and Adoree' Jackson struggled during Philadelphia's 34-27 preseason win over Cincinnati on Thursday. Bennett would certainly make his case with a strong performance in training camp and over the Eagles' final two preseason games, starting with Saturday, Aug. 16 against the Browns.
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  • Eagles' Byron Young: Dealing with groin injury

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    Young (arm/groin) did not participate in Saturday's training camp practice, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. Young appeared to injure his arm during Monday's practice, but he is now dealing with a groin injury that caused him to miss the Eagles' preseason win over the Bengals on Thursday. Young caught on with Philadelphia last August after being cut by the Raiders at the conclusion of training camp, but the 2023 third-rounder didn't play a single snap last season, mostly due to a hamstring injury that landed him on injured reserve in late October. He's battling for a spot on the Eagles' 53-man roster as a rotational defensive end, so he'll look to progress enough in his recovery to return to practice and be available for Philadelphia's second exhibition game against Cleveland on Saturday, Aug. 16.
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  • Eagles' Mac McWilliams: Past quad injury

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    McWilliams (quad) played in Thursday night's preseason opener against the Bengals and made the start at cornerback, finishing with one tackle. McWilliams was a fifth-round pick back in April and missed some practice time last week due to a quad issue. Seemingly past the injury, McWilliams started at cornerback alongside Kelee Ringo and Adoree' Jackson -- Cooper DeJean and Quinyon Mitchell didn't play.
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  • Eagles' Lewis Cine: Past hamstring issue

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    Cine (hamstring) played in Thursday night's preseason opener against the Bengals, logging one assist while working on special teams. Cine missed some practice time last weekend, but the hamstring injury was evidently minor. A first-round pick by the Vikings in the 2022 Draft, Cine appeared in just one regular-season game with the Bills last season. He signed with Philly's practice squad shortly before the playoffs back in January.
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  • Raiders' Thomas Booker: Sent to Las Vegas in trade

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    The Raiders acquired Booker from the Eagles in exchange for CB Jakorian Bennett on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. The Texans selected Booker in the fifth round of the 2022 Draft, but he was cut after just one season and spent 2023 on the Eagles' practice squad before appearing in all 17 regular-season games with Philly last season. Booker will compete for a rotational role along the interior of Las Vegas' defensive line.
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  • Eagles' Nolan Smith: Leaves practice early

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    Smith (concussion) exited practice early Monday, Andrew DiCecco of InsideTheBirds.com reports. The edge rusher was dealing with a concussion as early as last Tuesday, an injury he likely suffered the previous day, July 28, per Reuben Frank of NBC Sports Philadelphia. If this is the same issue, Smith's exit from Monday's session may just be a precaution. The Georgia product broke out in his second NFL season last year, recording 42 tackles (21 solo), including 6.5 sacks, two pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble in the regular season and 4.0 more sacks during Philadelphia's Super Bowl run.
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