Eagles Signs Super Bowl Champion Edge Rusher to Bolster Defensive Line

The Eagles have added a veteran spark to their defensive line just as Training Camp gets underway, signing edge rusher Ogbonnia “Ogbo” Okoronkwo to a one-year deal. With 80 career games under his belt, 17 sacks, and a Super Bowl ring earned during his time with the Rams, Okoronkwo brings experience, depth, and hunger to a defense undergoing major transition.

But beyond the stats, it’s his connection to Philadelphia that has fans buzzing.

“I’ve been a fan of the Eagles for years—this team’s toughness, this city’s energy,” Okoronkwo said after inking the deal. “Now I’m here, and I’m all in. I came to Philly to chase a Super Bowl, and I believe we’re built to win it this year.”

Okoronkwo spent last season with the Browns, logging three sacks and 23 tackles in 16 games. Though not a headline name, he’s earned praise league-wide for his high motor and ability to pressure quarterbacks off the edge. For the Eagles, who have lost veterans like Brandon Graham and Josh Sweat, the signing fills a key role behind stars like Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis.

Head coach Nick Sirianni called him “a tone-setter,” and insiders say the Eagles targeted Okoronkwo specifically for his locker-room presence and championship mindset. As the defense integrates young talent, including rookies like Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean, having a veteran like Ogbo who knows what it takes to win in January and February is no small addition.

Philly fans pride themselves on authenticity, and Okoronkwo fits that mold. He’s tough, honest, and driven by something bigger than just a paycheck. With a defense that’s being retooled for another title push, his arrival adds both depth and belief.

It’s not just another camp body—it’s another piece of the puzzle. And according to Ogbo himself, he’s here for one reason: to help bring a Lombardi back to Philly.