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Eagles sign DT Zion Wilson, release WR Brandon Hayes

6/6/2026

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The Philadelphia Eagles signed free-agent defensive tackle Zion Wilson.
Wilson’s deal includes a $25,000 signing bonus and $225,000 in guaranteed money.
After transferring from East Carolina to Virginia and being denied a sixth-year NCAA waiver for 2026, Wilson switched from walk-on offensive line to defense before 2024 and recorded 42 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and seven sacks as a 2025 starter.
The Eagles simultaneously released wide receiver Brandon Hayes.

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The Philadelphia Eagles signed free-agent defensive tackle Zion Wilson.
Wilson’s deal includes a $25,000 signing bonus and $225,000 in guaranteed money.
After transferring from East Carolina to Virginia and being denied a sixth-year NCAA waiver for 2026, Wilson switched from walk-on offensive line to defense before 2024 and recorded 42 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and seven sacks as a 2025 starter.
The Eagles simultaneously released wide receiver Brandon Hayes.