The Philadelphia Eagles have been arguably the strangest team in the NFL thus far this season. They are 5-2 through seven games, but they haven’t looked particularly dominant at any point. They were blown out by the New York Giants in Week 6, and their offense has been maddeningly inconsistent.
That being said, the Eagles are still the defending champions, and they are currently in the driver’s seat in the NFC East. Plus, on paper, they are absolutely loaded.
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Even so, Philadelphia could use some upgrades, and with the aerial attack appearing to turn it around against the Minnesota Vikings last Sunday, Philly can now turn its attention to its defense, which ranks 23rd in the NFL.
Fortunately, the Eagles have from now until the trade deadline to make some moves to bolster the unit, and Zach Berman of The Athletic has identified what Philadelphia’s top priority will likely be before Nov. 4.