NFC title game a Philly reunion for 49ers DC DeMeco Ryans

Published January 28, 2023 10:47 AM

By JOSH DUBOW
AP Pro Football Writer

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — DeMeco Ryans might be in San Francisco, but he still has some influence in Philadelphia. He finished his player career there and four teammates who are still with the Eagles say they learned a lot from him. Ryans has helped put together the NFL’s stingiest defense with the 49ers. The two teams play Sunday for the NFC title and a Super Bowl berth. Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham says Ryans had a knack for knowing what play was coming next from the opposing offense and was able to communicate that to his teammates.

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