Jacob

Sykes

Ricks has not logged a defensive snap this season. He played on 15 snaps in 2024 and 316 as a rookie in 2023. In his career, Ricks has 17 tackles and two pass breakups. The Eagles also waived OLB Antwaun Powell-Ryland and DT Jacob Sykes and DE K.J. Henry to the practice squad.

Released by the Browns in late June, Okorokwo is a fine situation pass-rusher and likely will help fill the void left by Josh Sweat in Philadelphia. Okoronkwo had 7.5 sacks in two years with the Browns after a stint with the Lovie Smith Texans in 2022 got him onto the grander NFL radar. Philadelphia also added DT Jacob Sykes and waived RB Lew Nichols and DE KJ Henry to make room for Sykes and Okoronkwo.

A first-team All-Ivy League player this past season, Sykes (6'3/277) is a big get for the Bruins. He played in 10 games this past season and registered 21 tackles, eight tackles for loss, and seven sacks. Sykes will have one season left of eligibility remaining for the Bruins.