The Philadelphia Eagles have added more depth to defensive tackle, signing Linval Joseph to a one-year deal on Wednesday. The move comes after rookie defensive tackle Jordan Davis entered injured reserve with a sprained ankle and second-year defensive tackle Marlon Tuipulotu headed to injured reserve.
CBS Sports NFL Insider Josina Anderson reported Joseph’s signatureas the 34-year-old veteran defensive tackle told him he had agreed to sign with Philadelphia.
“I had a great conversation with the organization,” Joseph told Anderson. “I feel like I can give this team great value. We decided to get along and try to get to the Super Bowl.”
Joseph returns to the NFC East, as he was a former second-round pick of the New York Giants in 2010. He spent his first four years with the Giants, totaling 175 tackles, nine sacks and two forced fumbles. Joseph’s best seasons were with the Minnesota Vikings, where he recorded 350 tackles and 15 sacks in five seasons — starting all 88 games and making two Pro Bowl appearances.
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Spending last season with the Los Angeles Chargers, Joseph was fired in 12 starts with 57 tackles and two quarterback hits. His 6.9% pressure rating was the highest since 2017, the last year Joseph made the Pro Bowl.
The Eagles are slim at defensive tackle behind Fletcher Cox and Javon Hargrave. With Davis on injured reserve and Tuipulotu heading there as well, Philadelphia only have Milton Williams, so signing Joseph was needed as he can provide the depth needed until Davis returns when he is eligible for two games. .
Philadelphia has also had trouble stopping the rush since Davis entered injured reserve, giving up 160 rushing yards per game in the two games Davis missed.
