Overview
- The Philadelphia Eagles signed defensive tackle Zion Wilson and confirmed the move Friday by announcing they had waived wide receiver Brandon Hayes to open a roster spot.
- Reports say Wilson’s UDFA contract includes a $25,000 signing bonus and roughly $225,000 guaranteed, a level of pay that often helps undrafted players stay with a team into the regular season.
- Wilson became eligible for the 2026 draft after the NCAA denied his request for a sixth year of college play and he went undrafted after missing combine and pro-day evaluations.
- He converted from offensive line to defensive tackle late in his college career and broke out in 2025 with 42 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and seven sacks on 454 defensive snaps.
- Philadelphia has deep interior line depth, so Wilson is likely to begin as a developmental player or practice-squad candidate while the guaranteed money gives him a better chance to compete for a long-term role.