Eagles projected starting defense for Week 1 vs. Patriots

The Eagles are just six days away from kicking off the 2023 NFL season on the road against the Patriots.

On a day when Tom Brady will be celebrated, Philadelphia will look to take the first steps towards repeating as NFC champions and returning to the Super Bowl.

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Sean Desai will unveil a retooled defense that includes two first-round picks in the front seven, an underrated linebacker group, and the NFL’s best cornerback duo.

With preparation now underway, here’s a projection for the Eagles starting defense against the Patriots.

DE--Brandon Graham

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DT--Fletcher Cox

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DT--Jordan Davis

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DE--Josh Sweat

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SAM LB--Haason Reddick

Aug 3, 2023; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick during practice at Novacare Complex. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

MLB-Nakobe Dean

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WLB--Zach Cunningham

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CB--Darius Slay

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CB-- James Bradberry

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Slot CB -- Avonte Maddox

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S--Justin Evans

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S-Reed Blankenship

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