The 2018 NFL regular season kicks off on Thursday night. So what were the five best moves this offseason in terms of the defensive tackle position?
It’s almost hard to believe. The NFL preseason is completely in the books. And tonight in the City of Brotherly Love, the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles kick off the season against the Atlanta Falcons. The league’s 99th campaign is upon us.
So now is as good a time as any to continue our look at the best offseason additions by teams when it comes to specific positions.
This series started a few weeks ago with the offensive side of the football: Quarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end and the offensive line. It’s time to check out the other side of the ball and it started with the defensive end position. Now here’s a look at the interior of those fronts.
As that adage goes, defense does indeed win championships. And being able to control another team’s offensive front, especially when it comes to the middle of the line of scrimmage, can go a long way to a team trying to reach the playoffs.
So here’s a glance at the five best offseason moves when it came to the defensive tackle spot. It includes one heralded rookie, an underrated veteran and one of the most feared performers of this decade at his position. And regardless of how they were obtained, their new teams are expecting instant results.