Despite the mini controversy when the Eagles selected DT Milton Williams — there was a clip of the DL coach disagreeing with GM Howie Roseman because he wanted Alim McNeill, who went to the Lions instead — things worked out just fine in the end for Philadelphia.
The Dallas Cowboys' blockbuster deal for Osa Odighizuwa has reset the defensive tackle market, putting teams like the New England Patriots on high alert for the Philadelphia Eagles' rising star.
With the most cap space in the NFL and a new coaching staff looking to make a splash, the New England Patriots are going big game hunting this offseason.
Free agency coincides with the start of the new league year and lots of players are hitting the open market. Here are the top 15 names on defense.
Williams is one of the handful of quality interior defensive linemen available in free agency. It's a premium position in the NFL, with teams valuing pass rush from the inside. It was huge for the Eagles in beating the Chiefs. Here are the top five interior defensive linemen in free agency: