Eagles Could Steal Veteran Edge Rusher from Cowboys in Free Agency

Philadelphia needs to add depth at edge rusher after losing Jaelan Phillips and Nakobe Dean.

Mar. 26, 2026 at 11:36pm

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The Philadelphia Eagles were recently listed as a potential landing spot for veteran defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, who spent the 2025 season with the rival Dallas Cowboys. Clowney, 33, is a pass-rush specialist who has played for seven teams over the last eight years, but is coming off an 8.5-sack season for the Cowboys and has reached that mark in three of his last five seasons.

Why it matters

The Eagles need to add depth at edge rusher after losing key players in free agency, and signing a veteran like Clowney could provide a boost to their pass rush. Clowney has proven he can still be productive, ranking 15th in pass-rush win rate among edge rushers last season.

The details

Clowney is considered a "pass-rush mercenary" who has played for multiple teams in recent years, but he's coming off a solid 8.5-sack season for the Cowboys in 2025. Despite missing some games due to injury and taking on more of a rotational role, he was still effective, ranking 15th in pass-rush win rate among edge rushers.

  • Clowney spent the 2025 season with the Dallas Cowboys.

The players

Jadeveon Clowney

A 33-year-old veteran defensive end who has played for seven teams over the last eight years, including the Cowboys in 2025.

Jaelan Phillips

A former edge rusher for the Eagles who left the team in free agency.

Nakobe Dean

A former linebacker for the Eagles who left the team in free agency.

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What they’re saying

“Jadeveon Clowney is a pass-rush mercenary for hire, and he still does it at a high level. He's played for seven teams over the last eight years, but he's coming off an 8.5-sack season for the Cowboys and has reached that mark in three of his last five seasons.”

— Alex Kennedy, Writer

The takeaway

The Eagles' need for edge rushing depth after losing key players in free agency could lead them to pursue veteran defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, who is coming off a productive season with the rival Cowboys and has proven he can still be an effective pass rusher in the NFL.