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Eagles' defense still stands tall among elite units despite their youth

The Philadelphia Eagles' defense suffered some key losses during the offseason, but that hasn't stopped anyone from believing it remains one of the top units in the league.

NFL.com deputy editor Gennaro Filice ranked the top 10 best defenses in the NFL entering the 2025 season. Filice had the Eagles at number two, behind the Denver Broncos, as there is a belief defensive coordinator Vic Fangio will have this young unit ready to go, with only one position under question.

"The Super Bowl champs suffered substantial defensive attrition this offseason, losing three full-time starters (OLB Josh Sweat, CB Darius Slay and S C.