Will the 2025 defense take a step back?

Can the 2025 Philadelphia Eagles defense be just as good as the historic, #1 ranked 2024 unit that helped win Super Bowl 59? Are they due to take a step back after so many free agent departures? Can the replacement players actually be an upgrade? How much better can core stars like Quinyon Mitchell, Jalen Carter, Nolan Smith, Cooper DeJean, and Zack Baun get?

Going through statistical over/unders for pivotal role players on the 2025 roster!

PLUS! What pass-rushers that we haven't though of could Howie Roseman trade for this summer?

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