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5 Eagles Make PFF's Top 101 List

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Eagles have five of the top 101 players in the NFL, according to the well-respected website Pro Football Focus. 

Brandon Graham (9)

 

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Brandon Graham with Angelo Cataldi on Wednesday, January 4th 2017 at SportsRadio 94WIP.

It may comes as a surprise to some, but PFF really loves Graham, as he comes in as the ninth best player in the NFL. PFF says Graham, 28, finished the season with 17 knockdowns (3rd in the NFL) and 83 total pressures (2nd).

Fletcher Cox (55)

 

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BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 18: Defensive tackle Fletcher Cox #91 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after recovering a fumble in the second quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on December 18, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Cox, despite the narrative at times, had another really good season. Cox had 57 total pressures this season, per PFF.

Jason Peters (78)

 

Jason Peters
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 06: Jason Peters #71 of the Philadelphia Eagles defends against Jason Pierre-Paul #90 of the New York Giants during their game at MetLife Stadium on November 6, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Peters is 35-years-old and he's still playing Pro Bowl level football. According to PFF, Peter was the fourth-best pass blocking offensive tackle in the NFL in 2016.

Brandon Brooks (85)

 

Brandon Brooks
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 06: Brandon Brooks #79 of the Philadelphia Eagles in action against the New York Giants during their game at MetLife Stadium on November 6, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Brooks allowed just two hits, one sack, and "earned one of the league's better run-blocking grades," PFF writes.

Jordan Hicks (95)

 

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 23: Jordan Hicks #58 and Brandon Graham #55 of the Philadelphia Eagles react against the Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on October 23, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated the Vikings 21-10. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Hicks, in his second NFL season, was one of the best linebackers in pass coverage in the NFL. He had five interceptions and three pass breakups, while allowing just one touchdown.

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