But there will be other roster battles among the players signed in free agency, mostly veterans on a low-cost one-year deals. For now, that gives the rest of the rookie class a chance to adjust to the NFL. If they adjust faster, they'll play sooner.

Nolen finished with 48 tackles (14 for loss) with 6.5 sacks and 35 pressures in 2024. An excellent run stopper, Nolen would immediately slot into the Eagles' defensive tackle rotation with Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis and Moro Ojomo. He would contribute to the defensive line right away.

The Philadelphia Eagles are still riding high from the Super Bowl LIX championship victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, etching their status as one of the best teams of the modern era. While the Eagles had a historic season,