The 2016 Philadelphia Eagles defensive ends struggled to say the least. Connor Barwin did not have a smooth transition into Jim Schwartz’s scheme and would eventually be released. Vinny Curry played in less than 50 percent of the defensive snaps after signing a massive contract. Brandon Graham was named an All-Pro but didn’t have those eye-popping stats that you look for from a defensive end, and Marcus Smith was, well, Marcus Smith.
But as they say, there is no sense in living in the past. The roster has gone through a serious transformation since the end of the 2016 season, with a major focus along the edge.