The Cowboys continue to reinforce the defensive line, adding Joseph after trading for DT Jordan Phillips last week. Joseph appeared in seven games for the Bills last season, recording one sack and 12 tackles. He was once a Pro-Bowler with the Vikings, but now the 35-year-old will be a reserve for the Cowboys. Jerry Jones had wanted to add more defensive tackles and Joseph’s signing supports that desire and adds depth at the position.

Joseph was a mid-November signing by the Eagles last season, and is now an early-November signing by the Bills. The veteran tackle appeared in eight games for the Eagles last season, totaling 20 tackles and half a sack. Joseph will be tasked with stabilizing a Bills rush defense that’s allowing the 11th most rush yards per game (122.0) and the 12th highest EPA per rush attempt. Far from a splashy play, Joseph is a veteran presence who meets a significant need for a Bills defense marred with injuries.

Signing Joseph, who started 12 games for the Chargers in 2021, could be the Eagles' attempt to boost a rush defense that has been embarrassed in recent games. The Eagles allow the second highest rush EPA in the league and on Monday night against Washington gave up 130 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. 

The Chargers have had a handful of defensive linemen land on the COVID list recently including Joey Bosa and Jerry Tillery. Both players were activated ahead of LA's Week 11 game versus the Steelers. Joseph has a sack and two TFLs this year. If he's vaccinated, he can return two negative tests 24 hours apart and return to the active roster before Sunday.