Former Detroit Lions defensive tackle Haloti Ngata intends to sign a one-year deal with Philadelphia Eagles, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen.
Ngata will help to replace defensive tackle Beau Allen, who is not expected to re-sign with the Eagles.
The 34-year-old Ngata (BD: Jan. 21) spent the past three seasons in Detroit after being traded to the Lions in the wake of Ndamukong Suh signing in free agency with the Miami Dolphins. With the Lions, Ngata played in 32 games, making 53 tackles with six sacks.
He also was a large part of Detroit's run defense the past three years and served as a mentor to younger defensive linemen in the room, including A'Shawn Robinson and Akeem Spence.