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Eagles Are Increasing Their Push To Sign Shaq Leonard

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Author Andrew Salciunas and Dylan MacKinnon

After Zach Cunningham injured his hamstring in yesterday’s win over the Bills, the Eagles reportedly have increased interest in signing free agent LB Shaq Leonard, per Josina Anderson. Shaq Leonard was waived by the Colts last week. After he cleared waivers, he became free to sign with any team he wants. And it seems the Eagles are one of the teams making a strong push to bring him in.

JosinaAnderson on Twitter: "I'm told the #Eagles now have increasing interest in pursuing free agent LB Shaq Leonard, following the reported hamstring injury to LB Zach Cunningham Sunday, per source. https://t.co/hliVjtAoFD / Twitter"

I'm told the #Eagles now have increasing interest in pursuing free agent LB Shaq Leonard, following the reported hamstring injury to LB Zach Cunningham Sunday, per source. https://t.co/hliVjtAoFD

Leonard is a 3-time All-Pro. In 2018 he was the Defensive Player of the Year. There was a point where you could argue he was among the best players in the league. But various injuries have slowed him down later in his career, hence the Colts parting ways with him. Still, he is a guy who can add something to a team in need of a linebacker.  And even before the Cunningham injury, the Eagles were in need of help at Off-Ball Linebacker.

They were already down Nakobe Dean, and the group even when healthy had major question marks. But now they will be down to just Nicholas Morrow and Christian Elliss. They could really use some help, and a guy like Leonard would make a lot of sense.

It would seem it is down to them or the Cowboys, who are also dealing with injuries at the position. They lost Leighton Vander Esch for the season to a neck injury that some think could be career-threatening. Leonard is set to meet with them today, and will likely choose between the two teams, and any potential 3rd interested party, at some point after that.

Howie Rosemen has a knack for making these types of moves. Last year it was bringing in Linval Joseph and Ndamukong Suh to bolster their DT depth. And this year, with them in need of an Off-Ball LB, he has his eyes set on the former All-Pro Shaq Leonard to give this defense a small boost as they push for the one seed in the NFC.

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Philadelphia Eagles Projected 2023 Week 13 Starters

The Philadelphia Eagles pulled off an incredible overtime win in Week 12 of the 2023 NFL season. They own the best record in the NFL at 10-1 after the thriller against Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills.

They have suffered a few recent injuries to key players, especially along the offensive and defensive lines. Will Lane Johnson, Fletcher Cox, Milton Williams, and Zach Cunningham return for the Eagles as Week 13 starters?

Eagles Pull Off Miracle Against Bills

The Bills took a 10-point lead into halftime, and the Eagles were fortunate that the deficit wasn’t worse. It looked eerily similar to the Super Bowl LVII rematch on Monday Night Football six days before. However, the result was the same. The Eagles pulled off yet another double-digit comeback.

Jalen Hurts played poorly in the first half. He shook off the struggles and led four touchdown drives after halftime, the last coming in overtime. The Philadelphia defense held Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs scoreless on six second half possessions.

Nick Sirianni has improved to 33-12 as a head coach in NFL regular-season games. The Eagles are 24-2 in games started by Jalen Hurts since the beginning of the 2022 season.

The San Francisco 49ers loom for an NFC Championship Game rematch at Lincoln Financial Field in Week 13.

Projected Philadelphia Eagles Week 13 Starters

The Eagles have leaned on strength in the trenches in the most recent era of franchise history. Two of their foundational pieces didn’t finish the game against the Bills. Lane Johnson missed the game with groin soreness, and Fletcher Cox also left the game with a groin injury.

Dallas Goedert and Nakobe Dean will likely remain out with injuries in Week 13. Jack Stoll started at tight end in Weeks 11 and 12, and he’ll likely fill in against the 49ers once again. Cunningham has been the best linebacker on the team in 2023. He left the game with a hamstring injury and didn’t return.

Nicholas Morrow has played an elevated role, and Christian Elliss also stepped into the regular rotation as a linebacker. The Eagles will get an update on Milton Williams, who missed the game against Buffalo with a concussion.

With arguably the toughest opponent on the schedule ahead, Nick Sirianni needs good news about some of his best players heading into Week 13. 

  • Offense

  • Jalen Hurts

    Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field

    Quarterback, #1
    Oklahoma University/University of Alabama
    4th NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (53rd overall) in 2020

  • D'Andre Swift

    D'Andre Swift, Philadelphia Eagles

    Running Back, #0
    University of Georgia
    4th NFL season- Acquired in a trade from Detroit Lions (April 2023)

  • A.J. Brown

    A.J. Brown

    Wide Receiver, #11
    Ole Miss
    5th NFL season- Acquired in a trade from Tennessee Titans (April 2022)

  • DeVonta Smith

    DeVonta Smith

    Wide Receiver, #6
    University of Alabama
    3rd NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (10th overall) in 2021

  • Julio Jones

    Julio Jones, Philadelphia Eagles

    Wide Receiver, #80
    University of Alabama
    13th NFL Season, Signed in Free Agency (October 2023)

  • Jack Stoll

    Jack Stoll, Philadelphia Eagles

    Tight End, #89
    University of Nebraska
    3rd NFL Season- Signed as Undrafted Free Agent (May 2021)

  • Jordan Mailata

    Left Tackle, #68
    Jeff Stoutland University
    6th NFL Season- Drafted in 7th Round (233rd overall) in 2018

  • Landon Dickerson

    Landon Dickerson of the Philadelphia Eagles

    Left Guard, #69
    University of Alabama
    3rd NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (37th overall) in 2021

  • Jason Kelce

    Jason Kelce, Philadelphia Eagles

    Center, #62
    University of Cincinnati
    13th NFL Season- Drafted in 6th Round (191st overall) in 2011

  • Cam Jurgens

    Cam Jurgens

    Right Guard, #51
    University of Nebraska
    2nd NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (51st overall) in 2022

  • Lane Johnson

    Lane Johnson, Philadelphia Eagles

    Left Tackle, #69
    Oklahoma University
    11th NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (4th overall) in 2013

  • Defense

  • Josh Sweat

    Josh Sweat of the Philadelphia Eagles

    Defensive End, #94
    Florida State
    6th NFL Season- Drafted in 4th Round (130th overall) in 2018

  • Jordan Davis

    Jordan Davis of the Philadelphia Eagles

    Defensive Tackle, #90
    University of Georgia
    2nd NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (13th overall) in 2022

  • Jalen Carter

    Jalen Carter, Philadelphia Eagles

    Defensive Tackle, #98
    University of Georgia
    1st NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (9th overall) in 2023

  • Haason Reddick

    Haason Reddick

    Edge Rusher/Linebacker, #7
    Temple University
    7th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (March 2022)

  • Nicholas Morrow

    Nicholas Morrow, Philadelphia Eagles

    Linebacker, #41
    Greensville University
    6th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (March 2023)

  • Christian Elliss

    Christian Elliss, Philadelphia Eagles

    Linebacker, #53
    University of Idaho
    3rd NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (September 2021)

  • Darius Slay

    Darius Slay of the Philadelphia Eagles

    Cornerback, #2
    Mississippi State
    11th NFL Season- Acquired in trade from Detroit Lions (March 2020)

  • James Bradberry

    James Bradberry of the Philadelphia Eagles

    Cornerback, #24
    University of Arkansas/Samford University
    8th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (May 2022)

  • Bradley Roby

    Bradley Roby, Philadelphia Eagles

    Cornerback, #33
    Ohio State University
    10th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (October 2023)

  • Kevin Byard

    Kevin Byard, Philadelphia Eagles

    Safety, #31
    Middle Tennessee State
    8th NFL Season, Acquired in trade from Tennessee Titans (October 2023)

  • Reed Blankenship

    Reed Blankenship of the Philadelphia Eagles

    Safety, #32
    Middle Tennessee State
    2nd NFL Season- Signed as Undrafted Free Agent (May 2022)

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Andrew Salciunas, “The Choonis,” has done it all at the station - screening calls, working events as a member of the street team, producing 7 days a week, doing updates, and now hosting his own show. Now with a wife and kid, his life experiences are far different than when he first started, but this “regular guy” knows how to relate to anyone. He writes about the Flyers, Phillies, Sixers, and Eagles.

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