Eagles are entering the 2023 season with a tremendous record of finishing the prior season with a record of 14-3-0 while missing the opportunity of clinching the Super Bowl trophy in a close 35-38 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Hence, this season the Eagles will probably feel confident about becoming Super Bowl contenders again which seems to have created pressure on the front office to bolster their roster more strongly. As part of the preparation, the team added two veteran linebackers on the same day.
Eagles reportedly sign LB Myles Jack, Zach Cunningham to one-year, $2.5 million contracts
On paper, the Phillies have the finest offensive line in the league, but they seem to be aware that their defensive line needs improvement. Prior to the regular season, the team needs to reduce the workload of Nakobe Dean and Nicholas Morrow while bolstering the linebacker room.
The Philadelphia team, according to their head coach and general manager in a combined press conference last month, was looking for a few free-agent linebackers as a result. Whatever the case, they acted quickly by signing Myles Jack and Zach Cunningham to $2.5 million one-year contracts that were announced on Sunday.
Eagles signing two linebackers to one-year contracts: former Steelers’ LB Myles Jack and former Titans and Texans LB Zach Cunningham.
It’s similar 2-for-1 as to when the Eagles signed two DTs, Ndamukong Suh and Linval Joseph, on same day last season.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 6, 2023
Prior to joining the team, Jack played 7 seasons for the Jaguars and Steelers recording 396 solo tackles, 221 assists, 6.5 sacks, 4 fumble recoveries, and 3 interceptions. In contrast, Cunningham played 6 seasons for the Texans and Titans recording 392 solo tackles, 228 assists, 6.5 sacks, 3 fumble recoveries, and 1 interception.
When is the Eagles’ NFL 2023 season-opening game?
The Eagles are set to open the upcoming season against the New England Patriots on Sunday, September 10 at Gillette Stadium which is going to be their first encounter against the Patriots in an opening season.
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The Patriots and Eagles have faced off 15 times, including twice in the postseason, with the Patriots winning 7 games and the Eagles winning 8. At U.S. Bank Stadium in Minnesota, the Eagles won their last Super Bowl by defeating the New England Patriots 41–33.
The two clubs boast impressive statistics which has many NFL fans excited for a potential thrilling match on September 10. It’s unclear as of now if the new signings will play in that opening match.
However, such a strong opponent could be a great proving ground for the new recruits to try and prove their contracts worth.
