Every NFL team’s breakout star for this season
By Nick Villano
Breakout NFL candidates for 2023: Philadelphia Eagles – Josh Sweat
What comes next after the season the Philadelphia Eagles had last season? They added a little bit this offseason, replacing Miles Sanders with D’Andre Swift (a major upgrade), added Jalen Carter in the NFL Draft to replace Javon Hargrave, and adding Nakobe Dean as one of the possible steals of the entire draft. However, one player primed for a breakout has been here for a while.
Josh Sweat is moving from a young gun role to a veteran in the room. He hasn’t seen his name get the star consideration it deserves, but that’s because stars surround him. This is the year the NFL World appreciates Josh Sweat for what he is, a dominant linebacker.
Sweat set career marks in sacks (11), total tackles (48), quarterback pressures (47), quarterback hits (23), and recorded his first interception that actually went for a touchdown. This season, as Sweat takes a bigger role as a leader, he will have a bigger role on the stat sheet.
This Eagles defense is trying to lead the way in avoiding the dreaded Super Bowl loser slump. Sweat knows he needs to be at another level to make sure the Eagles don’t end up like the Atlanta Falcons or Carolina Panthers of years past.