Forgotten Eagles defender just got a shot at earning second Super Bowl ring

Philadelphia Eagles v Green Bay Packers - NFL 2025 | Michael Owens/GettyImagesThe Philadelphia Eagles did not re-sign a player to a futures contract, as it would have made sense to do so, since he is now lost to another team. That team is one win away from hoisting the Lombardi Trophy.

The New England Patriots announced they signed two players to their practice squad, including former Eagles edge rusher Patrick Johnson. The Eagles had Johnson on the roster this past season for nine games, as he racked up eight tackles, two pressures, two quarterback hits, one tackle for loss, and one sack.

Johnson was originally a seventh-round pick of the Eagles in 2021 and has spent most of his career with…