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It’s one of a few rules tweaks proposed by teams for the 2025 season, and it comes after Green Bay’s defense was totally unable to stop the Eagles’ use of the tush push in their postseason loss to Philadelphia in January. The tush push — a play in which the QB is pushed from behind by a teammate to convert a short yardage play — has proven nearly unstoppable for Jalen Hurts and the Eagles offense. The combination of an elite offensive line and Hurts’ unmatched lower body strength has made the tush push a cheat code for the Eagles over the past few seasons. Some teams with far less powerful quarterbacks — including the Packers — have used tight ends to run the tush push. The Eagles in 2024 converted 71 percent of their fourth down attempts, the fourth highest rate in the NFL.

The six-year veteran played the last two seasons with the Eagles. He started six of 17 games during the 2024 regular season and appeared in all four games during the playoffs, including Super Bowl LIX. The Jaguars have already signed free agents Patrick Mekari and Robert Hainsey this offseason in hopes of bolstering their offensive line. Pro Football Focus graded the Jacksonville offensive line as the league’s 12th-worst pass blocking unit in 2024.

Graham, 36, is one of the few modern NFL players to spend his entire career in one city. “My life has been forever changed because of this magical place,” Graham said of Philadelphia during his retirement presser. Graham earned legendary status over the second half of his career with the Eagles, helping the team earn three Super Bowl berths and winning two, including last year’s championship domination of the Chiefs. He told reporters Tuesday that he re-tore his triceps in the Eagles’ Super Bowl win over KC. Graham retires with 76.5 sacks over 206 games. His best season came in 2022, when he recorded 11 sacks along with 11 tackles for a loss. Pro Football Focus graded Graham in 2024 as the league’s 20th best defensive end. His 13 hurries in 2024 ranked 86th among all defensive ends.

Of course he did: It’s the rare restructure that’s a raise. The five-time All-Pro tackle will make an additional $8 million over the next two seasons including an additional $30 million in guaranteed money. That brings his ledger to $48 million, $40 million of which is guaranteed, over the coming two seasons. The Eagles continue to reward the mainstays of their roster following a Super Bowl Championship. The updated contract now ties Johnson to the Eagles through the 2027 season, effectively serving as a one-year extension.

Looking to stockpile talent on the cheap, the Eagles land themselves a solid pass rusher in Ojulari. During his first four seasons with the Giants, Ojulari totaled 22 sacks over 46 games. He managed six sacks in just 11 games last season. Injuries have plagued the former second-round pick throughout much of his career, but if healthy, he should prove to be an adequate replacement for Josh Sweat, who left in free agency earlier this offseason.

Campbell is unlikely to play ahead of Jalen Tolbert and Jonathan Mingo, meaning he is likely a depth signing for a Cowboys team longing for consistency behind alpha wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. 2025 looks to be shaping up as another high-volume season for Lamb and tight end Jake Ferguson considering the current state of their skill position corps.

Becton was the 11th overall pick of the NFL Draft by the Jets in 2020, but missed nearly two full seasons with knee injuries. After starting 30 games in four years with New York, the Eagles brought him in to play right guard. Becton started 15 games for Philadelphia, had a 75.2 overall grade per PFF (21st among Gs), and won a Super Bowl. He excels in the run game, which will fit right in with Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers who needed help on the interior offensive line.

The Eagles are smartly taking a flier on yet another mid-20s tight end, who has flashed receiving skills at times in his career. Granson may never ascend to the starting role, or fantasy relevance, but he will serve as a capable rotational player alongside fellow backup, Harrison Bryant.

Johnson spent the first three years of his career with the Eagles, from 2021-2023. He functioned as a special teamer and a rotational defender but his participation in the latter role was largely tapered off. Things remained the same in his one-off season with the Giants.