Category: Eagles practice squad

Eagles to sign WR Greg Ward to practice squad

The Philadelphia #Eagles are signing Greg Ward to the practice squad

Greg Ward is signing to Philadelphia’s practice squad, Mike Garafalo reports, and a familiar name stays with the Eagles.

Ward spent 2022 on the practice squad and has been a key pass catcher since 2019. The former Houston Cougars quarterback joins Britain Covey and Devon Allen in returning to Philadelphia.

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Eagles to sign WR Britain Covey to the practice squad

The Philadelphia #Eagles are signing WR Britain Covey to the practice squad

The Eagles are bringing their top punt returner back on the practice squad, signing Britain Covey after 53-man roster cuts.

A highly productive player at Utah, Covey was the Eagles’ primary punt returner last season after being elevated to the active 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie free agent.

Early on, Covey had two fumbles and averaged 6.1 yards per punt return in the Eagles’ first five games.

Over his last 15 games (including the playoffs), Covey increased his productivity as he got more comfortable, averaging 12.3 yards per return and no fumbles.

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Eagles to sign WR Devon Allen to the practice squad

#Eagles to sign WR Devon Allen to the practice squad

According to Mike Garafalo, the Eagles are bringing back Devon Allen on the 16-man practice squad.

The Olympic hurdler and wide receiver had a 73-yard kickoff return in the preseason finale and could see time during the regular season.

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Vikings waive former Eagles first-round pick Jalen Reagor

The Minnesota Vikings are moving on from former Philadelphia #Eagles first round pick Jalen Reagor in a 53-man roster move

Howie Roseman is the talk of the NFL world because of his recent success, but his most glaring draft mistake has resurfaced as a 53-man roster cut.

Adam Schefter reports that the Vikings are waiving wide receiver Jalen Reagor after failing to find a trade partner before the deadline.

Minnesota acquired Reagor from Philadelphia almost one year last summer, in exchange for a mid to late-round pick.

Reagor was drafted with the No. 20 overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft, ahead of Minnesota Vikings All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson.

Roseman’s penchant for drafting Georgia players and selecting guys with pedigree started after this blown opportunity he’s admitted to on multiple occasions.

Reagor had eight catches for 104 yards and one touchdown last season and has played three NFL seasons for the Eagles and Vikings. Overall, Reagor has logged 72 catches for 799 yards, five touchdowns, and 61 punt returns for 488 yards.

That is a four-game stretch for Jefferson, who has logged 324 catches for 4,825 yards and has scored 26 touchdowns.

Jefferson has been selected to 3 Pro Bowls and has won 1 Offensive Player of the Year award.

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Breaking down Eagles’ initial 53-man roster of 2023

We’re breaking down and analyzing the Philadelphia #Eagles initial 53-man roster for 2023

The Philadelphia Eagles released the team’s initial 53-man roster for 2023 after making final cuts on Tuesday afternoon.

The team kept 24 players on offense, 27 players on defense and 2 specialists.

Roster cuts are fluid and as the team works towards the season opener against New England, Philadelphia is likely to make at least one roster move (and maybe more) on Wednesday.

Here’s a breakdown of the Eagles’ initial 53-man roster, position by position:

Eagles unveil initial 53-man roster for 2023

Philadelphia made a slew of later afternoon moves and the #Eagles announce an official 53-man roster for 2023

NFL rosters are always a fluid situation, so even with the Eagles announcing an intial 53-man roster, things could change in the next week or so.

Philadelphia made some tough cuts, and went light at key spot, choosing to release punter Arryn Siposs.

The team will watch the waiver wire, and construct the remaining roster and 16 man practice squad ahead of Thursday’s practice.

With all 32 teams now past the deadline, here’s the first 53-man roster of 2023.

Instant analysis of Eagles acquiring TE Albert Okwuegbunam from Broncos for a draft pick

The Philadelphia #Eagles acquire TE Albert Okwuegbunam and a 2025 draft from the Broncos for a 2025 sixth-round pick

Philadelphia added another tight end to the roster ahead of the 4:00 PM roster deadline, acquiring Albert Okwuegbunam and a 2025 draft from Broncos for a 2025 sixth round pick.

With Okwuegbunam’s arrival, the Eagles now have four tight ends and a decision to make in the next 48 hours as the organization builds a practice squad.

With the move now complete, here’s an instant analysis of the move.

Eagles acquire TE Albert Okwuegbunam from Broncos for a late-round pick

The Philadelphia #Eagles acquire TE Albert Okwuegbunam and a 2025 draft from the Broncos for a 2025 sixth-round pick

The Eagles are always looking to add talent, and the team has acquired Albert Okwuegbunam and a 2025 draft from the Broncos for a late-round pick.

Drafted in the fourth round of the 2020 draft, Okwuegbunam tore his ACL as a rookie.

He returned to play in 14 games in 2021 and caught 33 passes for 330 yards and two touchdowns. Last season, Okwuegbunam played in only eight games in 2022, catching ten passes for 95 yards and a touchdown.

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Eagles to waive Nicholas Morrow ahead of 53-man roster deadline

Philadelphia #Eagles to waive linebacker Nicholas Morrow ahead of 53-man roster deadline

After being hyped as one of the under-the-radar signings of the spring, Nicholas Morrow is being waived by the Philadelphia Eagles.

Morrow originally signed with the Raiders as an undrafted free agent out of Greenville College, making the roster out of training camp in 2017.

Morrow had spent four seasons with the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders and finished 2022 with the Chicago Bears. In 2022 with Chicago, Morrow started every game, recording 116 (83 solo tackles), 11 tackles for loss, and one interception, which were all career highs.

He’ll lose the camp battle to a late-arriving Zach Cunningham and Christian Elliss.

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Eagles to release RB Trey Sermon

The Philadelphia #Eagles are set to release RB Trey Sermon ahead of the 53-man roster deadline

Trey Sermon was always the fifth man up and the Eagles are going to release the talented running back ahead of the 4:00 PM deadline.

Philadelphia will likely keep Rashaad Penny, D’Andre Swift, Kenneth Gainwell and Boston Scott at the running back position.

During the 2023 preseason, Sermon led the Eagles with 30 carries for 105 rushing yards, and three touchdowns.

Sermon could return on the practice squad.

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