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Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 3/20/25.
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NFC East 2025 free agency grades: Washington Commanders edition - PhillyVoice
Loaded up with cap space for the second straight offseason, the Commanders had a chance to continue to surround their star quarterback with long-term pieces with whom he could grow. Instead, the Commanders signed, traded for, or re-signed 12 (!) players who are 30+ years of age, plus another 7 players who will turn 30 by the time the Super Bowl is played in February of 2026. Go ahead and count them up above. I put their ages in parentheses. 12!!! As a point of comparison, the Eagles have four 30+ players who appeared on a 53-man roster in 2024 — two of whom are the long snapper and kicker — on their entire roster. And because the Commanders traded a lot of draft picks for aging vets like CB Marshon Lattimore, WR Deebo Samuel, and LT Laremy Tunsil, they only have five picks in each of the next two drafts. [...] There are times to be aggressive and strike while the iron is hot. This offseason was not that time for the Commanders, who are arguably not even a top 4 team in the NFC, and certainly not the best team in their own division. They did almost nothing so far this offseason in their long-term interests, and have decided for some insane reason to go all in with old, declining players. I just don’t get it. Grade: D.
2025 NFL free agency: Experts debate best, worst signings - ESPN
What was the biggest head-scratcher signing of free agency? Solak: The Commanders signing Kinlaw. It is a big overpay, though it’s not surprising why it happened. Commanders general manager Adam Peters drafted Kinlaw with the 49ers, and he remains one of the most physically impressive defensive tackles. Dan Quinn’s defense is a good fit for his skill set, too — simple, upfield responsibilities. But $15 million per year is a huge number for a player who hasn’t strung together consistent, starting-caliber play. [...] Moody: The Commanders signing defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw. The three-year, $45 million contract was surprising, considering the depth of the 2025 draft class at defensive line. The $30 million in guaranteed money is also concerning because of Kinlaw’s health and statistical production. He has played in just 58 games since being drafted in 2020, with only 9.5 sacks and 74 pressures.
Eagles Film Review: Azeez Ojulari signing is an absolute no-brainer - BGN
Ojulari doesn’t have many pass rush moves, and he isn’t a true ‘bend the edge’ guy, but he wins with his ability to disengage due to his arm length. You can see in the clips from above that he can’t bend and dip like the true elite EDGE rushers. His size can also be a disadvantage, making him vulnerable against bigger blockers, and he isn’t the cleanest tackler. However, I didn’t see a real negative on film...
