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Joshua Weru

Position EDGE
Team PHI
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Joshua Weru

NFL player. Position: EDGE (Edge Rusher). Team: PHI (Philadelphia Eagles).

Quick Facts

  • Position: EDGE (Edge Rusher / Defensive End)
  • Team: PHI (Philadelphia Eagles)
  • Physical: 6'4", 244 lbs
  • Workout metrics: 4.45 sec 40-yard dash, 41.5" vertical leap
  • Background: International Player Program (Kenya); former rugby player

2026 Outlook

Undrafted edge rusher from Kenya who never played football before joining the NFL's International Player Program. Weru had previous elite-level athletics experience as a rugby player, bringing physical tools and aggression to the defensive line. His 6'4" frame, 244-pound mass, and 4.45 40-time present upside for a position group that's thin on the roster. Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio assessed him as "light-years away" developmentally—standard for international program players with minimal football experience—but his trajectory will be watched closely. Weru impressed in limited preseason action, registering a quarterback hit on his first snap and adding another pressure in the same drive, demonstrating the burst and pursuit speed that scouts saw on tape during training camp (per Eagles News: Uar Bernard and Joshua Weru offer intrigue in NFL debuts).

Preseason debut (August 15, 2026): Weru made his first-ever organized football game appearance against Baltimore, lining up at edge rusher. On his opening play, he recorded a QB hit on Ravens QB Tyler Huntley, then added another pressure later in the same drive. The quick impact suggests Fangio's assessment of "light-years away" may have been about overall scheme grasp rather than physical capacity—Weru's instincts and athletic tools translated immediately to live play. Head coach Sirianni highlighted Weru's "burst chasing down the passer," a key trait for his position. No other team had tape on Weru before the preseason game, making his performance an important first impression for league evaluators (per Eagles News: Uar Bernard and Joshua Weru offer intrigue in NFL debuts).

Role / Depth Chart

Developing edge rusher competing for roster spot. Early physical upside; learning curve on system / recognition.

Injury Status

No reported injuries.

Recent News

Open Questions

  • Will Joshua Weru's physical tools translate to consistent NFL production despite his minimal football background?

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