Coming into training camp, one position group was considered to be a cause of concern due to the departure of Michael Bennet and Chris Long. Bennet was traded to the New England Patriots along with a 2020 seventh-round pick for a 2020 fifth-round pick. The trade wasn’t so surprising with all the rumors of him being shopped due to the Eagles’ efforts of clearing cap space.
As for Chris Long, he held out until he knew for sure the Eagles’ wouldn’t give him his role back. The retirement was a hard one for Eagles’ fans due to the inseparable bond fans had with their defensive end.