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USA Today
5 days ago
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- USA Today
Three Eagles pass rushers get new jersey numbers ahead of training camp
Josh Uche will be the third player in franchise history to wear No. 0 After months of waiting, the Eagles will get their Super Bowl rings on Friday night for one final celebration, before the team gathers on Tuesday for the start of training camp at the NovaCare Complex. Howie Roseman has retooled both sides of the football, and a defense that saw seven starters depart could be just as dominant, depending on several roster competitions. Three Eagles pass-rushers are switching jersey numbers ahead of training camp. We hinted toward a possible number change for Josh Uche earlier this month. Here are the new number assignments: For Ojulari, No. 13 is familiar as he wore that number at Georgia. The Eagles signed Uche and Ojulari to one-year deals this offseason following the departures of Josh Sweat (free agency) and Brandon Graham (retirement). Ojulari has been productive when healthy with 22.0 career sacks over his first four seasons. Uche's best year came in 2022 with New England, where he recorded 14 QB hits and 11.5 sacks. Philadelphia selected Powell-Ryland in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft to add edge depth. Powell-Ryland used smart hands and a diversified rush plan to accumulate 25.5 sacks over the last two seasons. He lacks length and speed but creates pressures by remaining varied and unpredictable. He uses accurate, violent hands to eliminate the punch and kick-start his bull rush. Powell-Ryland plays with a sturdy base and good leverage at the point, but he's unlikely to control the edge. NFL length will limit his early wins, so he'll need to keep developing his counters. The production is hard to ignore but modest traits and average athleticism will make it tough for his numbers to translate to the next level. Many fans wanted to see first-round pick Jihaad Campbell claim No. 0. We'll see if he sticks with No. 30 or claims a different number before the start of the season.
USA Today
26-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Eagles select a dynamic, All-American pass rusher with pick No. 209 in the NFL draft
In an NFC East war to get pressure on the opposing quarterback, Philadelphia is amassing dynamic pass rushers and has added All-American Antwaun Powel-Ryland with pick No. 209 in the 2025 NFL Draft. Philadelphia added Jihaad Campbell in the first round, and he joins Josh Uche and Azeez Ojulari among the new additions. Powell-Ryland, 23, is 6-3 and 258 pounds. He transferred from Florida. An undersized edge rusher (6-2 1/4, 253), Powell-Ryland dropped in the draft because of his average size and short arms (31 1/8 inches). The Hokies' pass rusher was named a 2nd team All-American last season after logging 16 sacks and ranked second in the ACC with 19 tackles for a loss.
