Ex-Bucs First-Round Pick Joins NFC Contender
The Philadelphia Eagles have signed edge defender Joe Tryon-Shoyinka to a one-year deal. The move adds another veteran to a pass rush group chasing playoff success.
Player background and contract
Tryon-Shoyinka was a 2021 first-round pick, selected No. 32 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He is 26 years old and now on his fourth team in three seasons.
The pass rusher signed a one-year, $4.755 million contract with Cleveland in 2025. Tampa Bay declined his fifth-year option in May 2024.
Recent transactions
- Drafted by the Buccaneers in 2021 (No. 32 overall).
- Buccaneers declined fifth-year option in May 2024.
- Signed a one-year deal with the Browns for 2025.
- Traded to the Chicago Bears on November 4, along with a 2026 seventh-round pick.
- Chicago sent a 2026 sixth-round pick to Cleveland in exchange.
- Now signed to a one-year deal with Philadelphia.
Why Chicago moved for him
Chicago lost defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo to a season-ending Achilles injury. The trade aimed to provide low-cost depth on the edge.
On-field production and evaluation
Across several recent stops, Tryon-Shoyinka has produced limited pass-rush numbers. He totaled 13 sacks in his first three seasons.
His final season with Tampa Bay yielded a career-low 2.0 sacks. With the Browns, he appeared in eight games with no sacks and nine tackles.
- With Bears and Browns last year: 22 tackles, zero sacks (combined).
- In eight games for Cleveland: 0 sacks, 0 tackles for loss, 1 QB hit, 9 tackles.
- PFF graded him 73.5 with a 29.2% pass-rush win rate in a small sample.
Strengths and concerns
Scouts cite his athletic traits and burst as strengths. He can win one-on-one matchups in short bursts.
Concerns include limited versatility. He has struggled when asked to play away from pure pass rush.
What Philadelphia gains
Philadelphia adds an ex-Bucs edge player who once entered the league as a first-round pick. The Eagles are an NFC contender looking for affordable depth.
The one-year deal keeps the financial risk low. Coaches will hope he provides situational pressure late in games.
Sources reporting the moves included Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Jeff McLane, Fox Sports’ Greg Auman, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
