The Philadelphia Eagles have remained active in this year's free agent market, attempting to keep as much of the 2024 core together as possible. Such a dominating Super Bowl run demands that the team keep as many key pieces and contributors as possible. Still, the team should look to bring in possible veteran contributors who could help provide a bit of leadership as the team bears the heavy burden of defending its title.
It is never easy to be the hunted, just as the New England Patriots or Kansas City Chiefs were forced to become masters of reinvention to maintain their respective dynasties. If the Eagles are going to turn this Super Bowl into a run of dominance, it is going to take the perfect mix of retaining current pieces and looking for valuable veteran energy.
Philadelphia Should Sign Von Miller to Complete a Dominating Eagles 2025 Pass Rush
One potential signing the Eagles should consider is veteran pass rusher Von Miller. While the dominating force Miller once was is gone, there is still value in having the veteran presence and additional leadership. The pass rusher has experience in attempting to defend a Super Bowl title with the Denver Broncos and won another ring during his tenure with the Los Angeles Rams.
Giving Miller a chance to win a third ring with another prestige franchise would be the perfect final chapter for the veteran. Signing Miller likely fits within Philly's limited budget and puts Miller into a rotational role he is best suited for at this point in his career.
While the production is notably down, Miller still offered 6.0 sacks last season and 8.0 in the 2022 season. There is still value in using the pass rusher in specific scenarios, understanding that it must be in short bursts. Age has caught up to a player who was once considered in the conversation as the league's best defender.
This is the type of value Philly should be looking to add to the locker room as they prepare to defend the 2024 title. Signing Von Miller is the perfect underrated move to complete an already stacked pass rush and give your defense a bit more juice heading into an exciting 2025 season.