Checking in on Former Eagles Players After Week 10
As the NFL season enters its second half, it's time to assess how some of the Eagles' former players are faring with their new teams. With more than half the season behind us, let's take a look at what Josh Sweat, C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Isaiah Rodgers, Darius Slay, and several others have been up to.
One player who definitely benefited from staying with the Eagles is defensive end Josh Sweat. The Cardinals' former pass-rusher has eight sacks in 10 games, making him the fifth-highest total in the NFL. Sweat's performance has been impressive, with a forced fumble and recovery against the Seahawks last week, and he remains a key contributor for Arizona.
Another player who benefited from being traded away is safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson. After being released by the Eagles due to fit issues with their defense, CJGJ landed on his feet in Chicago, where he had a strong performance in a win against the Giants last week, including two sacks and a forced fumble.
Isaiah Rodgers, who stayed with the Eagles, has seen his numbers dip slightly since joining the Vikings. He's allowed 29 passes to be completed out of 48 attempts for 384 yards and two touchdowns this season. However, he remains one of the better outside cornerbacks in the league.
On the other hand, Darius Slay, who was traded away from the Eagles, has struggled in Pittsburgh. With a QB rating of 108.0 against, he's allowed plenty of action on his side of the field, including more pressure than Quinyon Mitchell, who faces similar defensive challenges.
Milton Williams and Mekhi Becton, two players released by the Eagles, are having successful seasons with their new teams. Williams has 3.5 sacks in 10 games as a rotational defensive tackle for the Patriots, while Becton is playing well at left guard for the Chargers, helping to protect Justin Herbert.
Other former Eagles players who are still contributing include Bryce Huff, Isaiah Rodgers (again), and Oren Burks, though to a lesser extent. Thomas Booker IV has also been playing a significant role off the bench for the Raiders. Kenny Pickett, however, has struggled in his new role with the Browns and the Raiders, but may have found a more suitable situation in Geno Smith's backup role.
Kenny Gainwell, who was initially traded from the Eagles to Pittsburgh, is now playing a rotational third-down role, while Darian Kinnard played just six total snaps in the Packers' loss to the Eagles. Harrison Bryant and Jack Stoll are struggling to find their footing with the Texans and Saints, respectively. Avonte Maddox continues to provide depth for the Lions, though his return to Philadelphia may be a challenge come Sunday.
As the NFL season enters its second half, it's time to assess how some of the Eagles' former players are faring with their new teams. With more than half the season behind us, let's take a look at what Josh Sweat, C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Isaiah Rodgers, Darius Slay, and several others have been up to.
One player who definitely benefited from staying with the Eagles is defensive end Josh Sweat. The Cardinals' former pass-rusher has eight sacks in 10 games, making him the fifth-highest total in the NFL. Sweat's performance has been impressive, with a forced fumble and recovery against the Seahawks last week, and he remains a key contributor for Arizona.
Another player who benefited from being traded away is safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson. After being released by the Eagles due to fit issues with their defense, CJGJ landed on his feet in Chicago, where he had a strong performance in a win against the Giants last week, including two sacks and a forced fumble.
Isaiah Rodgers, who stayed with the Eagles, has seen his numbers dip slightly since joining the Vikings. He's allowed 29 passes to be completed out of 48 attempts for 384 yards and two touchdowns this season. However, he remains one of the better outside cornerbacks in the league.
On the other hand, Darius Slay, who was traded away from the Eagles, has struggled in Pittsburgh. With a QB rating of 108.0 against, he's allowed plenty of action on his side of the field, including more pressure than Quinyon Mitchell, who faces similar defensive challenges.
Milton Williams and Mekhi Becton, two players released by the Eagles, are having successful seasons with their new teams. Williams has 3.5 sacks in 10 games as a rotational defensive tackle for the Patriots, while Becton is playing well at left guard for the Chargers, helping to protect Justin Herbert.
Other former Eagles players who are still contributing include Bryce Huff, Isaiah Rodgers (again), and Oren Burks, though to a lesser extent. Thomas Booker IV has also been playing a significant role off the bench for the Raiders. Kenny Pickett, however, has struggled in his new role with the Browns and the Raiders, but may have found a more suitable situation in Geno Smith's backup role.
Kenny Gainwell, who was initially traded from the Eagles to Pittsburgh, is now playing a rotational third-down role, while Darian Kinnard played just six total snaps in the Packers' loss to the Eagles. Harrison Bryant and Jack Stoll are struggling to find their footing with the Texans and Saints, respectively. Avonte Maddox continues to provide depth for the Lions, though his return to Philadelphia may be a challenge come Sunday.
. Josh Sweat's eight sacks in 10 games is definitely impressive, but has he been carrying the entire team on his back? 
I don't think so. And as for C.J.GJ, two sacks and a forced fumble isn't exactly setting the world on fire... 
. And as for Darius Slay in Pittsburgh, a QB rating of 108.0? That's not surprising considering the team's overall performance 
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. But let's keep things in perspective here - we're only at week 10, and the season is still young 
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and c.j.gardner-johnson who got traded away from the eagles is doin way better in chicago 
how some former Eagles players are doing in their new teams. I gotta say I'm loving Josh Sweat's game 
8 sacks in 10 games is no joke! And C.J. Gardner-Johnson is killing it in Chicago 
two sacks and a forced fumble? what's not to love?
his QB rating is 108.0 against him, that's just bad 
3.5 sacks in 10 games for Patriots' Williams? yes please! And Chargers' Becton is protecting Justin Herbert like a pro 
8 sacks in 10 games is insane! 
And C.J.GJ, landing in Chicago and still bringing the heat 
That's what I call a second chance! 
. Thinks they made a good call on trading him out of Philly. He's got more room to shine now. 
. Just don't want to see any more struggling for that kid. Hopefully finds his footing soon.
. Like CJGJ totally rebounded from that Eagles mess and is now racking up 2 sacks in one game 
. Overall, it's awesome to see some of these former Eagles players finding success elsewhere in the league! 
he's like the opposite of Josh Sweat - instead of racking up sacks, he's getting torched 
108.0 QB rating? that's like a warning sign saying "hello, opposing team, I'm on you!" 
but for real though, it's cool to see some former Eagles players killing it elsewhere 
. Those guys were key contributors when they played here, and it's awesome to see them continuing to make plays at the next level.
i think josh sweat's move to cardinals was genius 
and milton williams is killing it on patriots 
meanwhile, darius slay's move to pittsburgh didn't quite work out 
. He's definitely proving himself as one of the top pass-rushers in the league. 
. He got a fresh start after being released by the Eagles, and it's great to see him bouncing back with a strong performance against the Giants.
️ - 8 sacks in 10 games is a testament to his dedication and skill. Meanwhile, C.J. Gardner-Johnson's resurgence in Chicago is a great example of how being released from a bad situation can lead to success 
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. I know it's not his fault, but you wish your former teammates would have given him more support when he was with the Eagles. On the flip side, Milton Williams and Mekhi Becton are crushing it on their new teams 
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I'm kinda surprised that Josh Sweat is doing so well in Arizona... he was always good but didn't seem like the kind of player who'd go 10 and 8 ( sacks). Still pretty impressive tho 
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. And Thomas Booker IV's been a solid contributor off the bench for the Raiders 
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... I saw this huge line of people waiting to try some random food from this tiny street vendor. And I'm like "what's the deal with that?" 
I mean, have you ever had ramen noodles at 3 am? 
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! Arizona's getting some big plays from him. On the other hand, Slay's been gettin hit hard by Steelers QBs