Still, with pass rush (read: defensive end) still a need for the Eagles, perhaps the 33-year-old with a penchant for getting after opposing quarterbacks can bring something the Eagles need. Our own Jimmy Kempski even wrote that the Eagles should go after him at the time. He struggled in Kansas City last season, making just two starts and playing just 14% of the Chiefs' defensive snap, after being traded from the Jets, where he was a regular starter on the defense. An ankle injury limited him to just 12 games (and 71% of snaps) last season, as he finished with his fewest tackles as an Eagle and failed to record a sack for the first time since 2013. After not playing in Week 3, the 29-year-old defender saw action in a reserve capacity last week. The Philadelphia Eagles failed to completely address the linebacker position in the draft or free agency and may rely on a talented rookie. We all know that Schwartz loves versatile defenders and with Nigel Bradham out of the picture maybe the Birds make up for lost time by going out and getting Lee this time around. Philly schools offering hybrid learning model to students interested in returning. Inside linebacker Darron Lee won a Super Bowl with the Chiefs last season, but he's currently looking for a new home. A safety-turned-linebacker? A two-year Giants starter and five-year Rams first-stringer before heading to New York, Ogletree played in two Jets games. Alec Ogletree (born September 25, 1991) is an American football inside linebacker who is currently a free agent. New York Giants linebacker Alec Olgetree gets behind the line and sacks Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz. There are a ton of question marks in the middle of the defense, something that doesn’t seem to concern the Eagles. Like Goode and Bradham, Kendricks was also a part of the Eagles Super Bowl team. Cardinals’ Chandler Jones Likely Done For Year? It’s a topic that has been covered here extensively but let’s take another look. Browns Top Pick Jedrick Wills Reveals New Jersey Number. video Can't-Miss Play: Jackrabbit, Ogletree make combined effort for pick-six However, despite him finishing the season second among Pittsburgh linebackers in terms of snaps played, the team cut the versatile Barron earlier this offseason. He is known for his coverage ability, which is what Jim Schwartz values in linebackers.

Obviously they lack depth at the position, so maybe two smaller signings would serve them better than one larger signing. Alec Ogletree. LB Alec Ogletree, whom Gettleman acquired via trade with the Rams in 2018, presents an interesting case study in that regard. Remember, he was a first-round pick (30th overall) in the 2013 draft.

As far as the numbers go, Barron was solid. He had also played for the New York Giants and the New York Jets. They might not have done enough to quell fears. READ NEXT: Browns Top Pick Jedrick Wills Reveals New Jersey Number, NFL Analyst Details Eagles’ Most Troubling Position of Need, Copyright © 2020 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. He’s not flashy but he fills a void. The other option for the Eagles would be to take a flier on a free-agent linebacker. So, who are some linebackers the Eagles could still add via free agency? He was decent in man coverage against bigger tight ends and above average against running backs, helping the Steelers improve decidedly against each.

Photo courtesy of USA Today Sports Images. Schwartz has to be licking his chops. It didn’t move the needle much in either direction with the fan base. Please login to leave a reply. [Yates] Free agent “all-defense” team: DE: Jadeveon Clowney, Everson Griffen DT: Snacks Harrison, Mike Daniels OLB: Markus Golden, Clay Matthews ILB: Nigel Bradham, Alec Ogletree CB: Logan Ryan, Prince Amukamara S: Eric Reid, Tony Jefferson https://t.co/WcbWyzpv51, — NFL on Reddit (@NFLonReddit) May 7, 2020. He’s a converted safety, on the smallish side (6-foot-2, 230 pounds), who has a reputation for making big plays. Powered by. Given that they just let him go — and Howie Roseman saying the team is looking to move past its Super Bowl squad — it would be surprising to see Bradham back in Philly next season. The fact that Ogletree saw his tackles and interceptions take a hit in 2019 might give a team like the Eagles, who value coverage ability in their linebackers, second thought, but he's young enough that there should still be some miles left in the tank, and if the Eagles can make the price work, then they could definitely do worse than prying a former team captain away from a rival, especially at a discount (and especially after it cost Dave Gettleman two draft picks to land him). But he hasn't made one since 2015 and might not be the best fit for the Eagles, as he's more of an edge rusher at this point than a traditional linebacker. But there's reason to believe the Eagles could be interested, as there were rumors linking him to the Birds as a possible trade candidate last offseason before he was dealt to the Chiefs. He still finished with 42 tackles and one sack while serving as a vocal leader in the locker room. 1 need is at wide receiver, a position they addressed early and often in the NFL Draft. The 12-year veteran has been a team captain for 17 straight years going back to his high school days. With Sam Darnold out against the Cardinals, the Jets are starting Joe Flacco.

In fact, his leadership qualities might be his biggest selling point. His strength when drafted in the 1st round was his sped and coverage ability (was a safety at Georgia) but knee injuries and age caused him to slow down. Many perceived Barron to be an average-at-best pass defender and, as an undersized linebacker, a liability against the run. Needless to say, that's not going to inspire a ton of confidence.

At the very least, they know they'd be getting a quality special teams guy who can also fill in at linebacker when needed.

But he’s extremely raw and inexperienced after playing only two full seasons in Division 1 football. pic.twitter.com/jmQH1LDDHQ, — Eagles Nation (@PHLEaglesNation) April 25, 2020. The Eagles know Bradham well, but that works both ways.

After all, there was a reason they let him walk in free agency this offseason. This article examines the myriad ways the Steelers employed Barron and looks at why finding someone who can replicate his versatility may be tricky. The former team captain in New York was set to become one of the highest-paid inside linebackers in the league (at $10 million per year) but after somewhat of a down year in 2019 combined with struggles in pass coverage, the Giants decided it was time to move on. The Alabama product started as a safety before he was traded to the Rams and converted to a linebacker, where he played well for a few years before signing a two-year deal with the Steelers. Not a good run defender and lacking in the passing game Ogletree days are done as an NFL player. The 30-year-old is also a two-time national champion from the University of Alabama. Taylor is certainly an impressive specimen but it’s not going to be an easy transition. Cornerback, as is seemingly always the case here in Philly, also remains a need, and we'll take a look at some options there before too long. Now he’s being groomed to take over a starting spot for the NFC East champions. He’d be a perfect fit in Philly. © 2020 WWB Holdings, LLC. #Eagles, He ran a 4.37 40 yard dash at his Pro Day. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about linebacker Alec Ogletree on ESPN. ?? Prior to that, he was a steadying presence in the middle of the Rams’ defense for five straight seasons. for the latest breaking news, rumors and content!

September 1991 in Newnan, Georgia) ist ein US-amerikanischer American-Football -Spieler in der National Football League (NFL). According to ESPN/Football Outsiders, the Eagles should have invested more capital in the linebacker position.

Heading into the draft, our own Jimmy Kempski ranked linebacker as the Eagles' third-most urgent need. But given his age and relative lack of fit, this one seems like a long shot for the Birds. Alec Ogletree: Pos: OLB, Career: 95 G, 4 TD, Rams/Giants/.. 2013-2020, born GA 1991 While Bell is officially back on the Jets’ active roster, the team also promoted quarterback Mike White, offensive lineman Jimmy Murray and cornerback Lamar Jackson.

Behind them are the three new additions mentioned above. Lee, a speedy linebacker who is still just 25 years old and is fresh off his rookie contract. Alec Ogletree‘s atypical stay with the Jets may be at an end. Presumed starters Nathan Gerry and T.J. Edwards have just 19 starts between them, the lion’s share by Gerry in 2019, when, according to Sports Info Solutions, he missed an alarming 29% of his attempted tackles, the highest rate among linebackers with 50 or more attempts. We've talked about the idea of position-less defense and we know that Schwartz likes moving his players around the field, so perhaps there's a fit here for Barron. They might not have done enough to quell fears. Shame the way Ogletree has declined in last couple of years.

The former Steeler fits the mold of the hybrid player the Eagles tend to like.

Other top needs include defensive end and running back, and we've already taken a look at a few players at each position who could make sense as the offseason rolls on. Alec Ogletree (* 25. He’s also durable after having played in 119 career games.

The team will look to fill the spot with veteran Nathan Gerry and second-year man T.J. Edwards.

The 28-year-old was the casualty of a Giants team going through a youth movement. Maybe they've decided to get the band back together after all. Matt Mullin Mark Barron destroyed someone the last time we played Vanderbilt #VandyHateWeek pic.twitter.com/PCRy199CS5, — Kirby Smart is Nick Saban’s Son (@BuiltBySaban) September 20, 2017.

A former Cowboys fifth-round pick in 2018, White has not dressed for a game. His biggest contributions did not necessarily show up in box scores, however, as Barron’s ability to play multiple roles let the Steelers shore up existing weaknesses in coverage while adding speed and complexity to their sub packages. Goode, 30, has been a career special teamer but played a career-high 28% of the defensive snaps in Jacksonville last season, so maybe the Eagles add him back in a slightly elevated role than the one he played during his last stint in Philly.

The Jets announced they have released the veteran linebacker, doing so to make room for Le’Veon Bell‘s return and practice squad promotions.

Then again, they did just welcome back Corey Clement and many seem to think Jason Peters and Vinny Curry could be next. Davion Taylor is a 6”2, 225lb OLB, but has been described as a “Linebacker/Safety.” He has incredible speed, as seen in this clip. Currently, it's T.J. Edwards in the middle with Nate Gerry and Duke Riley on the outside.

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