Eagles struggle with pass rush despite significant roster investments
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026

Through the first seven games of the season, the Philadelphia Eagles have registered only eight sacks. Following a 38-21 loss to Dallas, concerns have grown over the team's inability to apply pressure on opposing quarterbacks, a factor exacerbated by injuries and inconsistent performances. Despite high draft picks like Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith, the defensive front has failed to disrupt offenses or control the line of scrimmage. Ahead of their upcoming game against the Washington Commanders, the Eagles' pass rush challenges could complicate their efforts, particularly against mobile quarterbacks like Jayden Daniels.
- •Eagles have eight sacks in seven games, ranking near the bottom in the NFL.
- •Team struggles were evident in their recent loss to Dallas, where they recorded no sacks.
- •Injuries to key players like Smith and Greenard have impacted the pass rush.
- •Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith lead the team with three sacks each.
- •Upcoming matchup against Washington features mobile quarterback Jayden Daniels.
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles' pass rush has disappeared despite major roster investments
"The Eagles have recorded just eight sacks through seven games despite significant investments along the defensive front
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