Despite the mini controversy when the Eagles selected DT Milton Williams — there was a clip of the DL coach disagreeing with GM Howie Roseman because he wanted Alim McNeill, who went to the Lions instead — things worked out just fine in the end for Philadelphia.

The Dallas Cowboys' blockbuster deal for Osa Odighizuwa has reset the defensive tackle market, putting teams like the New England Patriots on high alert for the Philadelphia Eagles' rising star.

With free agency rapidly approaching, Milton Williams has been urged to leave the Eagles to play for his former defensive coordinator.

Free agency coincides with the start of the new league year and lots of players are hitting the open market. Here are the top 15 names on defense.

Milton Williams linked to New England as Patriots are prepared to shell out millions for Eagles free agent defensive tackle

We see reunions in free agency all the time, so the Cardinals should likely be the favorites to land Sweat. The defensive end played for Jonathan Gannon, the ex-DC in Philadelphia, for two years, and the Cardinals desperately need a premier pass-rusher. Former agent Corry projects a contract for Sweat of $95M over four years.