Philadelphia has two of the highest-graded linebackers in the NFL, but you can never have enough good talent heading into the playoffs.
Indianapolis just shocked the NFL, waiving former All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard.
Nick Sirianni saw Darius Leonard at his best. Shane Steichen saw him at his worst. Wonder, if it all, how that factors into any potential interest from the Eagles. https://t.co/CjNRvtIqLl
— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) November 21, 2023
The NFL waiver wire order is based on the reverse order of the current NFL standings, meaning the Panthers are 1, the Cardinals are 2, and the Eagles would be 32nd on the list.
Zach Cunningham has 61 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 4 passes defended, and is the 37th highest graded linebacker in the NFL per PFF.
Nicholas Morrow has 36 tackles, 3 sacks, and 8 tackles for loss, while landing as the 12th highest graded linebacker in the NFL.
Leonard is owed $6.1M for the rest of this season, and if a team claimed him, they’d also be on the hook for $6.5M, which is guaranteed for injury.
A 2018 second-round pick of the Colts, Leonard won Defensive Rookie of the Year while being named a first-team All-Pro. He developed into one of the top linebackers in the NFL, earning All-Pro honors three times in his first four seasons.
Back injuries limited him to three games last year, and he has seen a sharp cut to his playing time throughout this season.
