The Philadelphia Eagles might want to make a run at this star player.
While the Philadelphia Eagles' offense has been the primary source of contention thus far in 2025, the Eagles' defense has not been great either, ranking just 21st in the NFL.
To make matters worse, edge rusher Za'Darius Smith just announced his sudden retirement, further weakening Philadelphia's already lackluster pass rush.
Philly has totaled just nine sacks through six games, which should not come as a huge surprise considering that the Eagles failed to replace Josh Sweat and Milton Williams, both of whom departed via free agency during the offseason.
Fortunately, Philadelphia has from now until the Nov. 4 trade deadline to add another pass rusher, and Zach Berman of The Athletic has linked the Birds to one intriguing option in particular: Miami Dolphins star Bradley Chubb.
Miami Dolphins edge rusher Bradley Chubb. Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images."Chubb, 29, played for Fangio in Denver and Miami. He recovered from a torn ACL in 2024 and has four sacks in six games this season," Berman wrote. "A Pro Bowler with Fangio in 2020, Chubb has no guaranteed money on his contract beyond this season. With a $19.45 million base salary in 2026, he’d likely require a renegotiated deal if he were more than a rental."
Chubb initially signed a five-year, $110 million contract extension with the Dolphins back in 2022, but his deal was restructured after the former first-round pick missed all of 2024 with a torn ACL.
When healthy, Chubb is a dynamic defender who would absolutely bolster the Eagles' defense. Back in 2023, he racked up 73 tackles, 11 sacks and six forced fumbles.
The North Carolina State product began his career with the Denver Broncos in 2018, finishing with 60 tackles and 12 sacks during his rookie campaign. Injuries then derailed Chubb in two of his next three seasons before being dealt to Miami in November 2022, which was when he inked the long-term pact with the Dolphins.
Right now, no Philadelphia player has more than two sacks. Zack Baun, Jordan Davis and Moro Ojomo are all tied at that number. Smith had 1.5 sacks before calling it quits.
Chubb has two years left on his deal, but as Berman noted, none of the money beyond 2025 is guaranteed.