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Eagles' Josh Sweat: Picks up second sack of season
Josh Sweat recorded five tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Browns.The defensive end now has 2.0 sacks in 2024 to go along with 13 total tackles. Sweat has played on more than half of Philadelphia's defensive snaps in all five games this season. The seventh-year pro has recorded at least 6.0 sacks in four straight campaigns.
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Eagles' Josh Sweat: Records first sack Sunday
Josh Sweat notched a sack for his only tackle in Sunday's Week 4 loss to Tampa Bay.Sweat's sack of Baker Mayfield late in the third quarter resulted in a two-yard loss. It was Sweat's first sack of the campaign, though he's been on the field plenty, having logged over half of the Philadelphia Eagles' defensive snaps in each of the team's first four games. Sweat is looking to extend a four-year streak of recording at least 6.0 sacks.
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Eagles' Josh Sweat: Restructures deal
The Philadelphia Eagles restructured Josh Sweat's contract ahead of the 2024 season Friday, Cayden Steele of NJ.com reports.The 26-year-old defensive end's restructured contract allows him to make up to $13 million in 2024, with $10 million guaranteed, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com. Sweat saw a dip in production last season compared to the previous two years, but he was still fairly impactful nonetheless. The Florida State product appeared in all 17 of the Eagles' regular-season outings, logging 43 total tackles, including 6.5 sacks. Sweat is expected to remain one of the most productive players on Philadelphia's defense in 2024.
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Eagles' Josh Sweat: Second on team with 6.5 sacks
Josh Sweat finished his sixth NFL season with 6.5 sacks (second-best on the Philadelphia Eagles) and 43 tackles in 17 regular-season games.Sweat was a larger part of the Eagles' defensive end rotation this season, as his 71 percent snap share was a big jump over his 56 percent mark from last season. His numbers took a step back despite the extra opportunities, however, as he couldn't come close to matching his 11.0 sacks from 2022. That's largely due to a late-season slump, as Sweat had 5.5 sacks through nine games but didn't manage another until Week 18.
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Eagles' Josh Sweat: Two sacks in win
Josh Sweat logged two tackles (two solo), which were both sacks, in Philadelphia's 31-17 win against the Dolphins on Sunday.Sweat recorded two of the Philadelphia Eagles' four sacks of Tua Tagovailoa on Sunday, as he helped slow down the NFL's highest scoring offense. The 2018 fourth-round pick is on pace to set a new career high for sacks and currently has 5.5 through seven games.
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Eagles' Josh Sweat: Gets to the quarterback Sunday
Josh Sweat recorded two tackles (two solo) including a sack in Sunday's 20-14 loss at the Jets.Sweat registered a sack for the third time in Philadelphia's last five games Sunday after beating left tackle Mekhi Becton with a sweet swim move. He should continue to play a major role on the edge for the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 7 versus the Dolphins.
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Eagles' Josh Sweat: Cleared for Monday
Josh Sweat (toe) was a full participant in Saturday's practice and will play in Monday's matchup against the Buccaneers.Sweat popped up on Thursday's injury report after logging in a limited session. He's continued to be a formidable force for the Philadelphia Eagles' defensive front and has registered three tackles (one solo), 1.5 sacks, six QB hits and a forced fumble through two games this year.
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Eagles' Josh Sweat: Limited Thursday
Josh Sweat (toe) was limited in Thursday's practice.It's a new injury for the 26-year-old, but the limited session puts him on the right track for Monday night's Week 3 date with the Bucs. Sweat has six QB hits, 1.5 sacks and a forced fumble through two games to begin the year.
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Eagles' Josh Sweat: Not listed on injury report
Josh Sweat isn't listed on the Philadelphia Eagles' injury report Tuesday.Sweat was sidelined for the regular-season finale due to a neck injury he suffered in Week 17, but the Eagles' wild-card bye proved beneficial. The veteran defensive end's omission from the injury report suggests he's put the issue behind him and should be full go for Saturday's divisional-round matchup against the Giants. Sweat posted a career-high 11 sacks this season and is a key piece of Philadelphia's vaunted defensive front.
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Eagles' Josh Sweat: Ruled out for Week 18
Josh Sweat (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants.Sweat was deemed day-to-day after being released from the hospital Sunday, but he'll ultimately be sidelined for at least one contest due to a neck injury he suffered in Week 17. The severity of the issue remains unclear, but the defensive end said on Twitter earlier this week that he plans to return prior to the end of the season.