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The group effort behind the Eagles’ surprising pass rush originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
The Eagles don’t have a Haason Reddick in 2024. They don’t have that one player who is going to get 15 sacks to lead the way. And that’s OK.
Because this pass rush is still getting home.
That’s not surprising inside the NovaCare Complex. The Eagles knew if they were going to get after quarterbacks in 2024, it would have to be a full-team effort.
“I think it’s going to be the group rush mentality,” outside linebackers coach Jeremiah Washburn said way back on Aug. 6. “That’s really our focus this year … That’s where our production is going to come, is just through the group. And I think the selflessness of that. That’s been a real point of emphasis for our group, just Clint (Hurtt) and I and Vic (Fangio).”
After a slow start to the season, the Eagles’ defense has been the best in the league since their early Week 5 bye and the pass rush has improved too. After having just 6 sacks in their first 4 games, the Eagles have 30 in their last 8.
They have the most sacks in the NFL since returning from their bye in Week 6.
And they’re doing it without one guy getting a ton. That’s the group rush.
“Rushing as a unit, rushing as one,” Jordan Davis said on Thursday. “We all got that mindset, we all think the same, we all got our mind on the same things, which is getting the QB down, however that may be done. Whether that’s somebody getting four hands on him, other people free. Everybody winning their 1-on-1. That’s the definition of group rush to me.”
Overall in 2025, the Eagles are tied for sixth in the NFL in sacks with 36, behind Broncos (47), Texans (42), Ravens (41), Vikings (39) and Jets (37).
While the Eagles’ pressure rate of 30.3% ranks 26th in the NFL, their sack rate of 8.0% ranks sixth. That means they’re finishing.
Here’s a look at every player who has gotten on the sack board this season:
Josh Sweat: 7.0
Milton Williams:…
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Author : NBC Sports Philadelphia
Publish date : 2024-12-06 12:00:00
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