Eagles Acquire Pass Rusher from Last Season’s Bears Trade: Report
The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to a one-year contract with pass rusher Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, NBC Sports reporter Dave Zangaro first reported on March 29, 2026. Tryon-Shoyinka joins Philadelphia after a midseason move last year sent him from Cleveland to Chicago.
The Eagles acquire pass rusher who was part of a Bears trade last season, the report says. The signing reunites the player with a new coaching staff and defensive scheme.
Details of the acquisition and recent performance
Chicago obtained Tryon-Shoyinka at the NFL trade deadline. The Bears sent a 2026 sixth-round pick to the Cleveland Browns to complete the deal.
With Chicago, he appeared in eight games. His stat line included 13 total tackles, eight pressures and zero sacks.
Bears reaction and roster context
Bears head coach Ben Johnson framed the midseason move as part of a turbulent injury period. He pointed to shifting roles and players missing time as reasons for roster fluctuation.
Team evaluators viewed Tryon-Shoyinka as a limited contributor during his short stint. Front office critics questioned using a draft pick for a player with minimal production.
Cap constraints and roster planning
Chicago entered the offseason with tight salary-cap space. According to OvertheCap.com, the team had roughly $243,000 available, placing them last in the league.
Given financial limits, free-agent signings were not presented as the ideal solution. The team instead appears likely to target help through the 2026 NFL Draft.
Draft strategy suggestions
Analysts recommended the Bears pursue pass rushers early in the draft. That could mean selecting both a defensive end and a defensive tackle.
Chicago holds picks at 25, 57 and 60 in the upcoming draft. Those selections could address edge and interior rush needs.
- Zion Young, defensive end, Missouri — name popular among fans for Round 1.
- Peter Woods, defensive tackle, Clemson — another Round 1 option.
- Gracen Halton, defensive tackle, Oklahoma — potential early secondary pick.
- Dani Dennis-Sutton, Penn State — a commonly mentioned Round 2 target.
Filmogaz.com will continue tracking roster moves and draft developments. Expect more updates as teams finalize offseason plans.
