Few players on the Philadelphia Eagles’ defense have taken a more fascinating path to NFL relevance than second-year edge rusher Jalyx Hunt. Once a lightly
Key Points: Philadelphia Eagles LB Jalyx Hunt fined for unnecessary roughness penalties Hunt’s infractions stem from Eagles’ Week 4 win over Tampa Bay
When they come, they’ll come in bunches. That’s what every edge rusher says when sacks have been hard to come by, and for the Eagles they have been hard to come by.
How many of the active NFL players with at least 30 touchdown receptions in their career can you name in six minutes?
The Eagles have signed one of the league’s top remaining free agents in edge-rusher Za’Darius Smith, per a team announcement. Smith met with the team in Philadelphia on Friday and passed a physical prior to signing a one-year deal with a maximum value of $9M, according to FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz.
All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.
As the Philadelphia Eagles prepare to kick-off their Super Bowl defense on Thursday night against the Dallas Cowboys, now is the perfect time to break down the roster and try to pinpoint their biggest strengths and weaknesses.
When Philadelphia Eagles fans talk about edge rusher Jalyx Hunt, it's about the potential breakout season he could have with his pass-rushing abilities.
The Eagles expect big things from second-year edge rusher Jalyx Hunt after what was supposed to be a developmental project from Houston Christian was thrown into the deep end of the pool in Philadelphia’s run toward a Super Bowl LIX championship as a rookie.
Jalyx Hunt was heading off the field after practice on Saturday when he shouted something in the direction of A.J. Brown and Saquon Barkley. The receiver and running back were good-naturedly messing with Hunt throughout practice, and the second-year edge rusher had something he wanted to tell them.
Prior to last season, ESPN’s Aaron Schatz ranked the Philadelphia Eagles 29th in terms of quality players under the age of 25. This year, the Eagles did much better, thanks to increased opportunities for their young defenders.
From Jordan Mailata to Nolan Smith, Philadelphia Eagles edge rusher Jalyx Hunt has not been able to escape the praises that have been pointed in his direction.
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
No Eagles player has received more rave reviews in the opening days of training camp than second-year edge rusher Jalyx Hunt, to the point defensive coordinator Vic Fangio felt the need to throw cold water on some of the more grandiose projections to protect his still emerging edge defender.
At this rate, Jalyx Hunt is going to be the runaway winner for most popular in the Philadelphia Eagles’ 2025 training camp yearbook. A day after second-team
There has been considerable discussion about the Philadelphia Eagles' youth on defense, despite the significant talent already present on the team. The team is hoping to receive significant contributions from two of them, so they won't have to look to free agency or the trade market to replace them.
The Eagles are moving into a new era of edge rushers after the retirement of Brandon Graham and the departure of Josh Sweat in free agency.
Over 20 years of experience and 130 career sacks in Eagles’ colors were lost over the offseason by Philadelphia. That’s what Eagles franchise icon Brandon
Maybe it was him who made Bryce Huff expendable. More likely, it was Huff who made himself expendable. Either way, the Eagles are confident enough in Jalyx Hunt to be believe he will hold up on the edge, against the run and the pass.
Sustained success is the goal for the Super Bowl LIX champion Philadelphia Eagles, and the team's spring work highlighted a group that looks ready to contend again in the 2025 season.
The Philadelphia Eagles' young defense has given many in the media concerns about their youth and lack of experience, but one of the players who was being questioned is no longer a concern.
There were plenty of unhappy campers around the NFL as minicamps opened this week. Disgruntled veterans such as the Steelers’ T.J. Watt, the Bengals’ Trey Hendrickson, and the Dolphins’ Jalen Ramsey were just three of several players not showing up because of unhappiness with their contracts.
Talk about a trajectory. Eagles’ second-year edge defender Jalyx Hunt went from an Ivy League safety at Cornell in 2021 to the centerpiece of the Eagles’ pass rush at Wednesday’s curtain-opening OTA practice at the NovaCare Complex.
Winning the Super Bowl was apparently not enough for Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. Philly completely dominated the Kansas City Chiefs earlier this month to win Super Bowl 59 at Caesars Super Dome in New Orleans, La.
Even after the Super Bowl, the NFL will still enforce its rules.
Few expected Philadelphia’s third-round pick to see many snaps in his rookie season.
You haven’t seen much criticism of the 2024 Eagles’ draft for good reason. Under a seasoned and experienced executive like Howie Roseman, Philadelphia’s decision-making typically makes sense.
For the most part, the NFL Draft is a gamble, meaning there are no guarantees. However, that uncertainty creates a stage for prospects without the highest expectations to emerge. With that in mind, here are four "projects" from the 2024 NFL Draft that could develop into stars.
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