Eagles lose multiple defensive players to free agency; Josh Sweat and Milton Williams find new teams.

Eagles lose multiple defensive players to free agency; Josh Sweat and Milton Williams find new teams.
Philadelphia eagles defensive tackle milton williams (93) celebrates after recovering a fumble by kansas city chiefs quarterback patrick mahomes during the second half of the nfl super bowl 59 football game, sunday, feb. 9, 2025, in new orleans. (ap photo/matt slocum)

The NFL champion Philadelphia Eagles are losing two of their defensive disruptors who pressured Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl.

Defensive tackle Milton Williams agreed to a deal with New England worth $26 million annually and edge rusher Josh Sweat is heading to the Arizona Cardinals on a four-year, $76.4 million contract, people with knowledge of the terms told The Associated Press.

Philadelphia eagles linebacker josh sweat (19) reacts after sacking kansas city chiefs quarterback patrick mahomes during the first half of the nfl super bowl 59 football game, sunday, feb. 9, 2025, in new orleans. (ap photo/matt slocum)

Williams and Sweat combined for 4 1/2 sacks, four quarterback hits, four tackles for loss, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in the Eagles’ 40-22 rout of the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl.


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