Coming into the 2019 season healthy, Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham has some high praise for the team's defense and fellow defensive lineman Malik Jackson.
“I think we have a chance to do something special, but we also know that we’ve got a lot of work to do and that it’s a long, long season,” Graham said, per the Eagles' website. “I’ve seen what we did in the offseason. Bringing in a guy like Malik (Jackson, defensive tackle) sets the tone for the entire defensive line. The way he works and how he plays, that right there is a good example for all of us.”
Malik Jackson signed a three-year, $30 million contract with Philadelphia this offseason after spending three seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The former fifth-rounder won a Super Bowl with the Denver Broncos and has tallied 32.5 sacks in his seven-season career.
Coming off a Super Bowl win in 2017, the Eagles surprised many after a late-season push to the playoffs in 2018 led by quarterback Nick Foles, who since departed in free agency, ceding the reins to franchise signal-caller Carson Wentz.
Philadelphia's defense ranked 23rd in the league last season, allowing 366.2 yards per game. In response, the Eagles added Jackson, defensive end Vinny Curry, cornerback Ronald Darby, and safety Andrew Sendejo.
“We have a lot of hungry players here. You have to look ahead, but at the same time, we feel we left some business on the field last year in the playoffs,” Graham said. “So, we’re just trying to put it all together and make us another run. It’s going to be a lot of fun.”
The Eagles kickoff the 2019 regular season at home against the Washington Redskins on September 8.
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