The Philadelphia Eagles are in a bind. After a promising start in 2025, their pass rush has stalled at the worst possible moment. The defense is leaking points and pressure alike. And right when Philly needed Za’Darius Smith the most, he announced his retirement. That’s when the clock started ticking fast for GM Howie Roseman to find an edge rusher who could fill some of that void.

Then, a glimmer of hope appeared: the Eagles brought in Drake Jackson for a workout. The 24-year-old defensive end showed enough flashes with the San Francisco 49ers to get the Eagles’ attention. Jackson was drafted No. 61 overall in 2022 but suffered a significant knee injury in late 2023.

But another team threw a wrench in Philly’s plans. According to Jackson’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, the Wash

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