Former Washington outside linebacker and defensive end Ryan Kerrigan certainly made a major contribution Sunday in the Philadelphia Eagles 31-15 loss to the Tampa Bay Bucs.
Kerrigan drafted in round one by Washington in the 2011 NFL Draft (16th overall) played ten seasons with Washington, but after only starting one game in the 2020 season, was not re-signed and chose to sign with the Eagles.
Sunday against the Buccaneers, Kerrigan managed to achieve 1.5 sacks, three tackles, two of which were solo tackles. Kerrigan also was credited with two tackles for a loss and two additional QB hits.
That long arm is undefeated 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 https://t.co/dttMRlWmC8
— Chris Baker (@cbakerswaggy) January 16, 2022
The former Purdue Boilermaker in his 10 seasons with Washington recorded 95.5 sacks, an additional 120 tackles for a loss and 149 QB hits. Kerrigan also achieved the distinction of having intercepted three passes and returning each one for a touchdown.
Kerrigan signed a one-year deal with the Eagles in the 2021 off-season and strangely enough seeing limited action in 16 games this season recorded only two QB hits and no QB sacks. This was the only season Kerrigan did not record at least one QB sack.
When with Washington, Kerrigan played on playoff teams in 2012, 2015 and 2020. Sunday with Philadelphia, consequently marked the first time Kerrigan had participated in the playoffs in consecutive years.
Perhaps if Kerrigan retires this offseason, this playoff game Sunday will be a good way for him to conclude his otherwise productive career as a pass rusher.
Washington’s all-time leader in sacks, Kerrigan is a lock to make the team’s Ring of Fame.
