Eagles add pair of Brookses, Bradham to free agent haul
The Philadelphia Eagles kept the ball rolling after Tuesday’s trades and initial signings, addressing key needs with cost efficient signings.
Howie Roseman and the Eagles front office added former Texans guard Brandon Brooks Tuesday. At 6-5, 346 lbs, Brooks is one of the largest players in the NFL. His addition certainly beefs up the right side of the line, since the Miami alumni played right guard during his time in Houston. The Texans’ money is largely tied up in quarterback Brock Osweiler and running back LaMar Miller, two marquee signings that took the league by storm on the first day of free agency.
Later, the Eagles picked up two former Bills to bolster the defense. Philadelphia replaced the Miami-bound Kiko Alonso by signing former Buffalo Bill Nigel Bradham. A former pupil of defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz, Bradham will likely slot in as the starting strong side linebacker. Bradham is a quick linebacker, and will help Mychal Kendricks and Jordan Hicks learn Schwartz’ “attack-style” defense. Following Schwartz south is Ron Brooks, a defensive back that signed a three-year deal with the Eagles. Brooks will add much needed depth at cornerback, a position which is only occupied by Eric Rowe, Leodis McKelvin, and the injured JaCorey Sheppard. Philadelphia will likely still draft a corner high in the draft, possibly with the newly acquired eighth pick.
With a busy day one in the books, the Eagles roster is much more filled out. However, many questions still remain, and some of those will be answered in the coming days and weeks.
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