To say the Eagles defensive tackle depth is light would be an understatement. As of right now, it consists of Fletcher Cox, Bruce Hector, Anthony Rush, and Albert Huggins. The last three are former UDFA’s and the last two were signed this week. Injuries to Malik Jackson, Timmy Jernigan, and Hassan Ridgeway have devoured the position, but it’s left one man with a unique opportunity.
Bruce Hector is no stranger to this Eagles team. He originally signed with the Birds in 2018 as a UDFA out of South Florida. While Treyvon Hester would be the undrafted defensive tackle to snatch the spotlight, the 6’2, 296 lbs, DT still played in 82 defensive snaps, amassing 2 tackles, 1 QB hit and 0.