The Top 15 Philadelphia Eagles Players over the Last Decade: Defense

Honorable Mention No. 1: Hollis Thomas

31 Dec 2000: Hollis Thomas #78 of the Eagles sacks Bucs quarterback Shaun King #10 during the NFC Wild Card game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Philadelphia Eagles at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated the Bucs

Honorable Mention No. 2: Jevon Kearse

PHILADELPHIA - JANUARY 23: Defense end Jevon Kearse #93 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with the George Halas NFC Championship trophy after defeating the Atlanta Falcons 27-10 in the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 23, 2

15. Asante Samuel

PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 15: Asante Samuel #22 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs with the ball after an interception against the Cleveland Browns on December 15, 2008 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Imag

14. Mike Patterson

SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 24: Mike Patterson #98 of the Philadelphia Eagles returns a fumble for a 98 yard touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL game at Monster Park on September 24, 2006 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jed Jac

13. Brodrick Bunkley

GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 09: Brodrick Bunkley #97 of the Philadelphia Eagles rushes Brett Favre #4 of the Green Bay Packers on September 9, 2007 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Eagles 16-13. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Ge

12. Stewart Bradley

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 07: Stewart Bradley #55 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates against the New York Giants at Giants Stadium on December 7, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

11. Corey Simon

19 Nov 2000: Corey Simon #90 of the Philadelphia Eagles moves on the field during the game against the Arizona Cardinals at the Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated the Cardinals 34-9.Mandatory Credit: Greg Fiume /Allsport

10. Ike Reese

PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 19: Ike Reese #58 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates as his offensive teammates drive toward the game winning touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys as the Eagles defeated the Cowboys 12-7 during NFL action at Lincoln Financial F

9. Trent Cole

PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 18: Trent Cole #58 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts during the NFL game against the Miami Dolphins at Lincoln Financial Field on November 18, 2007 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

8. Quintin Mikell

LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 21: Quintin Mikell #27 of the Philadelphia Eagles breaks up a touchdown reception intended for Santana Moss #89 of the Washington Redskins during the game on December 21, 2008 at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Kevin

7. Lito Sheppard

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Lito Sheppard celebrates a second-quarter interception against the Dallas Cowboys November 14, 2005 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

6. Sheldon Brown

NEW ORLEANS - JANUARY 13: Sheldon Brown #24 of the Philadelphia Eagles breaks up a pass intended for Reggie Bush #25 of the New Orleans Saints during the NFC divisional playoff game at the Superdome on January 13, 2007 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo

5. Bobby Taylor

3 Nov 1996: Cornerback Bobby Taylor of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates during a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas. The Eagles won the game 31-21. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr /Allsport

4. Hugh Douglas

PHILADELPHIA - SEPTEMBER 29: Defensive end Hugh Douglas #53 of the Philadelphia Eagles stands on the field during the NFL game against the Houston Texans on September 29, 2002 at Veterens Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles won 35-17. (Ph

3. Troy Vincent

29 Oct 2000: Troy Vincent #23 of the Philadelphia Eagles lesps to catch the ball as Ike Hilliard #88 of the New York Giants runs behind him during the game at the Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Eagles 24-7. Mandato

2. Jeremiah Trotter

JACKSONVILLE, FL - FEBRUARY 6: Linebacker Jeremiah Trotter #54 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after making a play against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXIX at Alltel Stadium on February 6, 2005 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Patriots def

1. Brian Dawkins

PHILADELPHIA - SEPTEMBER 21: Brian Dawkins #22 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates recovering a fumble and the sack of Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half on September 21, 2008 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelph