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Eagles News: Philadelphia’s X-factor for the 2025 season

2025 NFL Roster Rankings: Strengths, weaknesses and X-factors for every starting lineup - PFF
X-factor for 2025: EDGE Nolan Smith. Philadelphia lost longtime contributors Josh Sweat and Brandon Graham this offseason, which puts third-year man Nolan Smith in the spotlight off the edge. Smith posted a solid 68.3 PFF pass-rush grade last season as he began to earn more playing time. In Philadelphia’s four postseason games, he racked up 19 pressures and four sacks. If he can produce at that level for a full season, the Eagles will have no problem replacing their departed stars.

Eight young NFL players whose development could propel their teams in 2025 - NFL.