Young’s forced fumble and subsequent chase for the ball highlighted the defensive line’s ball-hawking capability. A local product with downhill juice, he’s emerged as a key piece in the front’s rotation, providing edges and interior disruption as the Eagles lean on a young, energetic front.

Byron Young returned to action and immediately impacted Philly’s interior push, forcing a fumble and contributing a tackle. His emergence adds valuable depth on the line and a potential spark in rotation as the season unfolds.

Young’s potential as a developmental defensive tackle makes him a candidate to stay for a longer look, but Gabe Hall’s play has him contending for a 53-man DT spot. His growth could determine whether PHI carries six DTs or prioritizes other depth.

Young flashed a strong interior push and active hands, providing a measurable spark on the defensive line. His burst and effort hint at a real rotational role behind the starters, keeping the Eagles in a crowded DL competition as final cuts loom.

Young flashed in practice and in limited reps, winning some reps at the nose/two‐gap look in the rotation and providing a potential depth option at defensive tackle behind Jordan Davis.