Three remaining free agents the Eagles should target

The Eagles did well this offseason retaining several key playmakers.  With a laundry list of star players entering free agency, the Eagles managed to hold on to Jason Kelce, Fletcher Cox, Brandon Graham, James Bradberry, and Darius Slay.  However, the team still lost several pieces, including TJ Edwards, Javon Hargrave, Marcus Epps, and CJ Gardner-Johnson. […]

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The Eagles did well this offseason retaining several key playmakers. 

With a laundry list of star players entering free agency, the Eagles managed to hold on to Jason Kelce, Fletcher Cox, Brandon Graham, James Bradberry, and Darius Slay. 

However, the team still lost several pieces, including TJ Edwards, Javon Hargrave, Marcus Epps, and CJ Gardner-Johnson. With that being said, let's take a look at three remaining free agents that the Eagles could still be interested in. 

CB Rock Ya-Sin

The Eagles desperately need to add to the cornerback room. 

While Slay and Bradberry will both return, there is not much behind them. Currently, Zech McPhearson or Greedy Williams would be a starter if Slay or Bradberry got injured. 

Many mock drafts have the Eagles selecting a corner early in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, but perhaps the team could go another route if a solid vet is added. 

Ya-Sin spent 2022 with the Las Vegas Raiders. Ya-Sin had a solid 65.7 PFF grade for the season and finished with 45 tackles and seven passes defended. 

Ya-Sin will only be 27 by the time the 2023 season starts, so he would inject some much-needed youth into the Eagles. Additionally, Ya-Sin played college ball at Temple University, which is only about 20 minutes from The Linc. 

DE Rasheem Green

Green is not a household name, but could be a great bargain. 

Green spent the first four seasons of his career with the Seahawks before signing a one-year deal with the Houston Texans for 2022. 

Green got quite a bit of playing time in Houston, and finished the season with 42 tackles, 3.5 sacks, and five tackles for loss. 

Obviously Green wouldn't start over Brandon Graham or Josh Sweat, but he could be a very solid rotational piece. Currently, there is not much depth on the Eagles' defensive line other than Derek Barnett. 

Graham will also turn 35 before the 2023 season, so having quality depth will be crucial. 

Green collected a career-high 6.5 sacks for the Seahawks in 2021, so he's shown an ability to get to the QB. 

G Rodger Saffold

Saffold will be entering his age-35 season in 2023. However, health wasn't an issue in 2022, as the veteran guard started in 16 games. 

While his play possibly took a step back in 2022, Saffold would provide a steady veteran presence to the Eagle's o-line. 

The Eagles recently lost Isaac Seumalo and Andre Dillard, so the depth on the line took a massive hit. Currently, Cam Jurgens is slated to start at right guard. 

If Jurgens struggles or gets injured, having a guy like Saffold who's made two Pro Bowls would be huge. 

For Saffold, a one-year deal could probably get it done. The offensive line is one area in which depth is absolutely crucial.