The Philadelphia Eagles announced almost a week ago the re-signing of veteran edge rusher Vinny Curry. The two agreed to terms on a one-year deal worth up to $2 million. Bringing Curry back for defensive end depth was necessary for the team, and landing his production at a low-budget rate is another victory in itself.

Many times we catch ourselves falling for name value when it comes to players. Curry has never been a star for the Eagles and hardly a starter. But his production in a limited pass-rush role is well worth the minimal investment.

Curry is coming off his most productive season as a pass rusher in 2019, where he received a career-high pass-rushing grade of 79.8 by Pro Football Focus. There’s another statistic that reinforces the impact Curry made rushing the passer last season.