Eagles Sign Former First-Round Edge Rusher to One-Year Deal

Philadelphia adds Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, hoping to revive his career after struggles in Tampa Bay and Chicago.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 1:06am

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The Philadelphia Eagles have signed free agent edge rusher Joe Tryon-Shoyinka to a one-year contract, according to general manager Howie Roseman. Tryon-Shoyinka was a first-round pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021 but failed to live up to expectations, recording zero sacks in stints with the Browns and Bears last season.

Why it matters

The Eagles are looking to bolster their pass rush after losing some key contributors in free agency. Tryon-Shoyinka represents a low-risk, high-upside signing as the team tries to uncover hidden talent and revive the career of a former high draft pick.

The details

Tryon-Shoyinka, who turns 27 in April, was originally selected 32nd overall by the Buccaneers in 2021. He made 46 starts in 72 games over four seasons in Tampa Bay, recording 16 sacks, 22 tackles for loss, and 39 quarterback hits. However, the Bucs declined to pick up his fifth-year option, making him a free agent. Tryon-Shoyinka then signed a one-year deal with the Browns last year but failed to record a single sack before being traded to the Bears, where he also struggled to make an impact.

  • Tryon-Shoyinka was originally drafted by the Buccaneers in the 2021 NFL Draft.
  • The Buccaneers declined to pick up Tryon-Shoyinka's fifth-year option, making him a free agent in 2024.
  • Tryon-Shoyinka signed a one-year contract with the Browns in 2023 but was traded to the Bears later that year.

The players

Howie Roseman

The general manager of the Philadelphia Eagles who revealed the team's signing of Joe Tryon-Shoyinka.

Joe Tryon-Shoyinka

A 27-year-old edge rusher who was a first-round pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021 but has struggled to find success in the NFL, failing to record a sack with the Browns and Bears in 2023.

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What they’re saying

“The exact details of Tryon-Shoyinka's contract remain to be seen but it doesn't seem like he's guaranteed to make the Eagles' roster. Philadelphia is likely adding him with the hope that he still has some untapped potential.”

— Brandon Lee Gowton, Author

What’s next

The Eagles will look to see if Tryon-Shoyinka can regain the form that made him a first-round pick, as they try to solidify their pass rush ahead of the 2024 season.

The takeaway

This signing represents a low-risk, high-upside move by the Eagles as they search for edge rushing talent. Tryon-Shoyinka has the potential to revive his career in Philadelphia, but he will need to prove himself in training camp and preseason to earn a roster spot.