The Philadelphia Eagles have hired former linebacker/defensive end Connor Barwin as a special assistant to the general manager, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Barwin last appeared in the NFL with the New York Giants in 2018, playing in 15 games and logging 12 tackles, a sack and four passes defended in a limited role.
The 33-year-old, who played his collegiate football at the University of Cincinnati, was originally selected by the Houston Texans in the second round (46th pick overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft.
He played in every game during his rookie campaign, finishing with 18 tackles, 4.5 sacks and a fumble recovery. Injuries kept him out for 2010, but in 2011, Barwin broke out, racking up 47 tackles, 11.5 sacks, a forced fumbles and seven passes defended.
Barwin spent one more season with the Texans in 2012, totaling 44 tackles, three sacks, a fumble recovery and six passes defended before joining the Eagles in free agency that ensuing offseason.
He had a solid debut season with the Eagles, recording 58 tackles, five sacks, an interception, a couple of forced fumbles and a fumble recovery, but in 2014, Barwin had the best year of his career, posting 64 tackles, 14.5 sacks and a pair of forced fumbles en route to his only Pro Bowl appearance.
The Southfield, Mi. native remained solid over his last two seasons with the Eagles in 2015 and 2016, accumulating 12 sacks, but he never quite replicated his 2014 campaign.
Barwin then linked up with the Los Angeles Rams for one season in 2017 before ending his career with the Giants.
The Eagles went 9-7 and captured the NFC East Division title this year before losing to the Seattle Seahawks in the wild card round of the playoffs. The Eagles have strung together playoff appearances in three straight seasons.
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