In trading for Darius Slay and signing Javon Hargrave, the Eagles have made high-profile additions to their secondary and defensive line this offseason. Philadelphia, however, is much thinner at linebacker.
The Eagles took a step toward strengthening their defensive second level Saturday, agreeing to a deal with ex-Charger Jatavis Brown. It’s a one-year contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN.com tweets.
Once a key performer with the Bolts, Brown saw his stock drop in his contract year. The Chargers used him on just 94 defensive snaps in 13 games. Brown, 26, was a 10-game starter during the team’s 12-4 2018 season, making 97 tackles.
As a rookie, the 2016 fifth-round pick registered 3.5 sacks to go along with 79 tackles (eight for loss) and two forced fumbles. The Akron alum has started 23 career games.
Brown will join an Eagles linebacking corps that lost Nigel Bradham before free agency and saw Kamu Grugier-Hill defect to the Dolphins this week. Even after the Brown move, needs remain for the Eagles at linebacker.
Oh?
can he play WR?
decent pickup for Howie and company. Not flashy like slay or Hargrave but will help slot with this poorest LB corp
He will be a special team guy and depth at LB
He is really fast! Don’t know why bolts didn’t use him more.