Philadelphia,Tu – May 13, 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles made a savvy move on May 13, 2025, signing a battle-tested safety to fortify their Super Bowl-winning defense. Cut loose by his former team, this playoff-hardened defender is poised to spark Philly’s title defense. Who’s the veteran joining the NFC champs?
Jordan Whitehead, a South Florida alum, inked a one-year deal after being released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in February 2025. His 557 career tackles, 11 interceptions, and Super Bowl LV ring from 2020 highlight a resume with 105 games and 101 starts. “He’s a proven winner,” Nick Sirianni said.
Whitehead’s 2024 season, marred by a pectoral injury and a January 2025 car accident, saw him post 79 tackles in 12 games before Tampa cut him to save $4.5 million. The Eagles, reeling from C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s trade to Houston and Darius Slay’s move to Pittsburgh, nabbed Whitehead to add depth behind Cooper DeJean and Sydney Brown. His 78.9 run-defense grade in 2021 fits Vic Fangio’s aggressive scheme.
NFL analyst Daniel Jeremiah called the signing a steal, noting Whitehead’s three interceptions against Josh Allen in 2023 show his clutch ability. “He’s a low-risk gem,” Jeremiah said. Eagles fans on X buzzed with optimism, citing his 31 career tackles for loss as a boost against Jayden Daniels’ Commanders.
The Eagles, fresh off a 40-22 Super Bowl LIX rout of the Chiefs, aim to dominate 2025 with Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, and Jihaad Campbell. Whitehead’s veteran grit could solidify Philly’s secondary for another title run. Eagles fans, your defense just got fiercer.
