The Philadelphia Eagles’ 2025-26 season ended disappointingly.
Philadelphia suffered a 23-19 NFC Wild Card loss to the San Francisco 49ers, officially eliminating it from championship contention. While the Eagles’ offensive woes played a significant role in the loss, it didn’t help that the defense failed to generate much pressure on Brock Purdy and force him out of his comfort zone (he was sacked only once in the contest).
If the Eagles want to elevate their pass-rushing ability, CBS Sports’ John Breech believes they could sign a four-time Pro Bowl Defensive end in free agency.
"Eagles sign Trey Hendrickson (prediction),” Breech wrote Monday. "With Jaelan Phillips set to hit free agency, the team once again finds itself in need of some pass-rushing help.”
“Instead of landing Phillips, who has a sizable injury history, the Eagles pivot and upgrade by signing former Bengals pass rusher Trey Hendrickson. The 31-year-old has elite upside for a team like Philadelphia, which is in the thick of a Super Bowl window.”
With Phillips inking a four-year, $120 million contract with the Carolina Panthers shortly after Breech’s prediction, it makes more sense for the Eagles to pursue Hendrickson aggressively.
Although Hendrickson missed 10 games last season with the Bengals due to injuries, he was productive in the games he played. The FAU product recorded 16 total tackles, 4.0 sacks, and a forced fumble in seven outings.
If Philadelphia can reach an agreement with Hendrickson while he’s still on the market, it could take a massive step in the right direction from a pass-rushing perspective.
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