Malik Jackson is making up for lost time in his second year with the Eagles

The defensive line in Philadelphia has been causing its fair share of earthquakes this season. Ranking third in the NFL sacks through 5 games with a total of 18, the front four has been absolutely rampant, as one would expect from a unit that saw significant investment this offseason with the addition of Javon Hargrave. However, it’s been a free agent signing from last season who has been making the most noise – Malik Jackson.

Jackson’s first season in Philadelphia came to an abrupt end just one week into the season after suffering a Lisfranc injury. This was devesating. Jackson had just signed a 3-year-deal worth $30M on the back of a season where he amassed 7.5 TFL and 3 sacks for a…