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Philadelphia Eagles: Top 5 offseason additions, post 2018 NFL Draft

By Russell S. Baxter

BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 3: Wide Receiver Mike Wallace #17 of the Baltimore Ravens catches a pass in the first quarter as he is tackled by defensive back D.J. Hayden #31 of the Detroit Lions at M&T Bank Stadium on December 3, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 3: Wide Receiver Mike Wallace #17 of the Baltimore Ravens catches a pass in the first quarter as he is tackled by defensive back D.J. Hayden #31 of the Detroit Lions at M&T Bank Stadium on December 3, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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SEATTLE, WA – OCTOBER 1: Defensive end Michael Bennett #72 of the Seattle Seahawks sits on the bench during the national anthem before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at CenturyLink Field on October 1, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr /Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA – OCTOBER 1: Defensive end Michael Bennett #72 of the Seattle Seahawks sits on the bench during the national anthem before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at CenturyLink Field on October 1, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr /Getty Images) /

2. Michael Bennett, DE (from Seattle Seahawks)

Will the Seattle Seahawks’ decision to part ways with one of their more outspoken performers prove to be a big addition for the defending Super Bowl champions? Pete Carroll’s team opted to deal veteran defensive end Michael Bennett and a 2018 seventh-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles for wide receiver Marcus Johnson and a fifth-round choice in 2018.

The often-controversial defender has certainly had his moments both on and off the field. Now keep in mind this is a Philadelphia defense that excelled in the fourth quarter in the Super Bowl win over the New England Patriots. Thanks to coordinator Jim Schwartz’s designs and an abundance of depth in the trenches on this side of the ball, the Birds’ pass-rush came up big in the fourth quarter against Tom Brady when it was needed most.

This offseason, the Eagles decided to release defensive end Vinny Curry while four-year pro Beau Allen signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. That left the club a little thin thinner on the defensive front. There’s already been that the mention of veteran Haloti Ngata. Now Bennett brings his 54.5 career sacks (8.5 in 2017) to the City of Brotherly Love. Could the Eagles top their total of 38 QB traps during their championship campaign of 2017?

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