The Eagles underwent a significant overhaul in their defensive front, with Brandon Graham retiring (temporarily), Milton Williams joining the Patriots, and Josh Sweat and Bryce Huff both leaving for free agency.
One of the questions Eagles fans had coming into the season was how Moro Ojomo would replace Williams in 2025, following a performance last season that saw Williams earn a four-year, $104 million contract from New England.
Through eight games this year, Ojomo is not only on pace to match Williams' production but also surpass it. "Breaking the Birds" host Thomas Petersen shared that through 208 pass rush attempts, Ojomo has registered four sacks and six quarterback hits. In 2024 (17 games), Williams registered five sacks and 10 quarterback hits on 418 pass rush attempts.
Eagles made the the right decision picking Ojomo over overpaying on Williams
Ojomo's production is definitely a welcome surprise, as the Eagles lost almost 50% of their sack production due to free agency. Ojomo's emergence has been especially impressive, given that Jalen Carter missed two games due to injury and suspension, while also registering only one sack himself.
Ojomo could be considered a "steal" with him being a seventh-round pick in 2023, overperforming for his draft position. He is currently in the third year of his rookie contract, which expires after the 2026 season, and could lead to a big payday similar to Williams' with New England. With the Eagles expected to make a push to retain Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter, general manager Howie Roseman will have to do plenty of cap manipulation in an effort to keep all three "studs" on the roster.
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There is a possibility that Eagles 2025 draft pick Ty Robinson was drafted to "replace" Ojomo; however, with Ojomo's elite play this season, Robinson has been seldom used so far through the first eight games of the season. While Williams is having a solid year in New England, registering 21 tackles and 3.5 through the first eight games of the season, it seems as of right now that the Eagles made the right move letting him walk, as Ojomo has provided more value at a much cheaper price tag.