The Eagles are 2-0 in preseason play this summer after a 14-13 win over the Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Thursday night. Philadelphia again rested most of its offensive starters and skill position players, while Vic Fangio played several defensive newcomers, rookies, and guys entrenched in intense position or roster battles.
With the Eagles just wrapping up a Saturday practice, here are the seven highest-graded players on defense via Pro Football Focus.
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – AUGUST 15: Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots passes against pressure from Nakobe Dean #17 of the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half of a preseason game at Gillette Stadium on August 15, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images)
PFF grade vs. Patriots: 90.0
Aug 15, 2024; Foxborough, MA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Avonte Maddox (29) intercepts a pass by New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett (14) (not pictured) in the endzone during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports
PFF grade vs. Patriots: 89.9
Aug 1, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni talks with Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun (53) during a training camp practice at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
PFF grade vs. Patriots: 80.4
PFF grade vs. Patriots: 76.1
Aug 15, 2024; Foxborough, MA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Ben VanSumeren (57) tackles New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas (3) during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports
PFF grade vs. Patriots: 74.0
CLEVELAND, OHIO – AUGUST 21: Defensive end Tarron Jackson #75 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs a play during the fourth quarter of a preseason game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 21, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Eagles defeated the Browns 21-20. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
PFF grade vs. Patriots: 70.4
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