Jeff Kerr· Aug 4, 2026
Kerr endorses the idea that the Eagles have the NFL's best defensive line, saying the unit is at worst a top-three group and arguably the deepest in football, and he expects undrafted International Pathway lineman Joshua Weru to land on the practice squad.
“This unit is -- at worst -- top three in the league.”
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Joshua Weru to make the roster
“There hasn't been a lot of talk regarding Weru this spring and summer, as he wasn't the international player exemption and is likely to end up on the practice squad.”
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