For the most part of Howie Roseman’s career as general manager, the Philadelphia Eagles have abstained from making significant linebacker acquisitions, but that pattern may be set to change.
Linebacker might be a key position this offseason as Roseman and the Eagles work to both fix a defense that was instrumental in Philadelphia’s second-half collapse in 2023 and assemble a team in the mold of new coach Vic Fangio.
The 33rd Team names Devin White, an All-Pro linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as the only free agent the Eagles should sign this offseason. Free agency opens on March 13 and the new league year begins on the same day.
Marcus Mosher writes, “Devin White’s 2023 season in Tampa Bay didn’t go as planned.” In the latter part of the season, he was demoted. Nevertheless, White has a lot going for him, particularly for a team like the Philadelphia Eagles that sorely needs linebacker support.
Since White is only 26, a move might be exactly what his career needs to take a turn for the better. The Eagles’ performance at linebacker from the previous season forces them to invest more resources on the position.
Despite having a poor season, White finished 2023 with 83 total tackles, 2.5 sacks, and a career-high two interceptions.
White’s experience and commanding presence as a leader may make him an appealing target if Roseman and the Eagles want to add some seasoned assistance at linebacker.
Devin White Hopes to Change Things for the 2023 Season
White might need a new home to get back to his best, and Philadelphia would gain a lot from a player who has a lot of work ahead of him in 2024 and beyond.
Following claims that he left the team, which the five-year veteran vehemently disputes, White’s 2023 campaign was plagued by a foot injury that kept him out of a crucial playoff game against the Packers.
According to ESPN, White stated, “I’ve just been seeing a lot of stuff saying like, that I quit on my team.” “I don’t understand how I was able to do it when Coach [Todd] Bowles and I decided to take a seat and recover in order to be able to
