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Oct 22, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Josh Sweat (94) reacts to his sack during the fourth quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Eagles Have Troubling News For Pass Rusher Emerge Days Before Super Bowl

The Philadelphia Eagles are playing the Kanas City Chiefs on Sunday to mark their second appearance in the big game in three seasons. The Eagles will attempt to avenge their 38-35 loss to the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII and stop their former head coach Andy Reid from completing a three-peat.

While the Eagles are preparing for the Chiefs in New Orleans this week, one key member on their roster has business on their mind.

Philadelphia Eagles could lose DE shortly

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Jan 21, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) against Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Josh Sweat (94) during an NFC divisional round game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

 

Per ESPN‘s Adam Schefter, defensive end Josh Sweat changed his representation on Monday to Drew Rosenhaus. The move comes a little more than a month before the star pass rusher is set to enter free agency.

“With the Super Bowl on Sunday, and free agency looming next month, Eagles DE Josh Sweat changed agents today and hired Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha,” Schefter posted on X. “‘ He clearly is one of the very top free agents,’ Rosenhaus said. Sweat led the Eagles this season with eight sacks.”

Josh Sweat has been a key figure on the defense

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Sep 12, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (91) defensive tackle Javon Hargrave (97) defensive end Brandon Graham (55) and defensive end Josh Sweat (94) celebrate after Hargrave sacked Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

At 27, Sweat has amassed 237 tackles 43 sacks, and seven forced fumbles in his seven-year NFL career. The six-foot-five, 265-pound athlete earned a Pro Bowl appearance for 2021 and recorded a career-high 11 sacks for the 2022 Eagles team that won the NFC championship.

Philadelphia drafted Sweat in the fourth round of the 2018 draft. The native of Chesapeake, Virginia, played college football at Florida State.

Sweat is signaling to the Eagles that he means business before free agency. Sunday’s Super Bowl appearance could be Sweat’s last with Philadelphia unless the two sides can reach a deal.

Sweat’s future with the Eagles isn’t the only one in question before Sunday’s game.

Philadelphia Eagles, Josh Sweat
Dec 31, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Josh Sweat (94) in action against the Arizona Cardinals at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

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