How an incident during an Eagles practice led to an increase in sacks and “infectious” play by the defense

The Eagles’ defense has played exceptionally well recently, not allowing a touchdown in nine quarters, with Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving being the last opposing player to cross the goal line with 6:49 left in the game. third quarter of the week. 4 losses. The 143+ minute run was bolstered by consistent passing from the front and solid coverage from the linebackers and secondary. His success can be attributed to a moment in training that may have changed the trajectory of the season

After recording just six sacks in the first four games, the Eagles now have 13 in the last two — five against the Cleveland Browns and eight in Sunday’s 28-3 win over the Giants that improved their record to 4-2. Linebacker Nakobe Dean’s two sacks tied him with defensive tackle Jalen Carter for the team lead in the game. Dean said the defense improved as a whole before the Browns game, with a practice incident galvanizing the unit.