Category: Undrafted Free Agents

WATCH: C.J. Gardner-Johnson already taking Eagles rookie DB Andre Sam under his wing

Philadelphia’s star safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson works out with Eagles rookie DB Andre Sam

The Eagles have a couple of undrafted free agents capable of making the 53-man roster, and former LSU safety Andre Sam tops the list.

Sam and the Birds kicked off OTAs on Monday, but the young rookie has already been working, and he has a mentor in veteran safety, C.J. Gardner-Johnson.

The two were recently filmed working out together, and the friendship can only benefit Sam going forward.

Sam (5-11, 191 pounds) made the jump from FCS after starting his career in 2017 at McNeese State, where he was selected First Team All-Southland Conference twice. Sam transferred to Marshall for the 2022 season before spending last year at LSU. Overall, he played 58 games in college, registering 144 tackles, 10 pass defenses, and nine interceptions.

Qadry Ismail’s son Qadir invited to tryout at Ravens rookie minicamp

Qadir Ismail, the son of Qadry Ismail, has received an invitation to try out at the team’s rookie minicamp later this week

The Ravens are looking for wide receiver depth, and a familiar name has been invited to the Under Armour Performance Center.

Qadry Ismail’s son Qadir was recently invited to tryout at the Ravens rookie minicamp that’ll start later this week.

Ismail spent his first four seasons at Villanova where he played quarterback and receiver. as a freshman in 2018, Ismail played in three games, starting one contest at quarterback, where he completed 11-of-29 passes for 180 yards and one touchdown. In 2021 he moved to wide receiver and played in nine games, catching 11 passes for 181 yards on the season.

During the 2022 season at Samford, Ismail appeared in three games for the Southern Conference Champions… Heaught three passes for 21 yards. During his final season at Samford, Ismail had 11 catches for 114 yards.

His father Quadry, started at Syracuse, where he played football and ran track. Ismail was an All-American selection as a kick returner in 1991, and a first team All-Big East selection as a wide receiver and kickoff returner, and a second team all-Big East selection as wide receiver.

With the Ravens, Ismail’s best season came in 1999 when he led the team with 68 catches, 1,105 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, including career-high 258 yards in one game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Ismail was a key member of the Ravens 2000 Super Bowl team.

Ranking the Eagles’ rookies by potential impact in 2023

We’re ranking the Philadelphia Eagles 2023 rookie class by potential impact this season

We’re about seven days from the start of OTAs, and it’ll offer 17 rookies the opportunity to compete for a limited number of starting opportunities and roster spots.

The Eagles came away with seven talented players after the 2023 NFL draft, in which the team received glowing grades from experts and analysts.

Philadelphia landed five total defenders and four real players in the trenches, landing Tyler Steen from Alabama in the third round.

The Eagles also added plenty of undrafted talent.

Howie Roseman has raved about previous UDFA classes, with several big-named stars holding second-day draft grades.

Philadelphia then officially welcomed 9 undrafted rookies ahead of the minicamp.

With the young guys fully entrenched into the offseason workout program, here is an early ranking of the rookies by potential impact.

What is next for the Eagles at the linebacker position?

Are the Philadelphia Eagles done adding talent at the linebacker position?

After finally having decent production at the linebacker spots, Philadelphia will restart at the position after T.J. Edwards (Bears) and Kyzir White (Cardinals) departed in free agency.

The Eagles have five off-the-ball linebackers, led by second-year defender Nakobe Dean.

Philadelphia added Nicholas Morrow in free agency and could look to add more to the roster in the coming weeks.

Eagles 2023 undrafted free agents with the best chance to make the 53-man roster

We’re looking at the Philadelphia Eagles’ undrafted free agents with the best chance to make the 53-man roster.

The Eagles signed nine undrafted free agents after selecting seven players in the 2023 NFL draft last weekend.

Philadelphia added two offensive tackles, two wide receivers, two cornerbacks, one linebacker, a punter, and a tight end.

Howie Roseman has built a stacked roster with few holes, but there’s always room for more depth, and a potential contributor or under-the-radar starter.

With Phase Two of the offseason workout program starting on Monday, here’s a look at the undrafted free agents with the best chance to make a 53-man roster.

1 veteran player on roster bubble at each position group for the Eagles

We’re looking at one veteran player on the roster bubble for the Philadelphia Eagles ahead of OTAs and training camp.

The Eagles are almost at a full off-season roster after adding seven draft picks and nine undrafted free agents.

Philadelphia held their rookie minicamp over the weekend and could look to add two or three players from a group of 19 invited players who were at the NovaCare Complex for a tryout.

The Eagles will enter Phase Two of the offseason workout program before transitioning to six OTA sessions and a late July start to training camp.

With the roster now intact, here’s one veteran player on the roster bubble at each position for Philadelphia.

Highlights of the Eagles 9 undrafted free agents

We’re collegiate highlights of the Philadelphia Eagles’ nine undrafted free agents.

The 2023 NFL draft has concluded, and after some key signings and tryout invites, the Eagles roster sits at 89 players ahead of Day 2 of the team’s rookie minicamp.

Howie Roseman has been open about previous undrafted free agent classes, with several big-named stars holding second-day draft grades.

Recent undrafted free agents who’ve had game action with Philadelphia include Reed Blankenship, Britain Covey, Josh Jobe, Corey Clement, Sua Opeta, Nate Herbig, Kayode Awosika, Joe Ostman, Jack Stoll, Brett Toth, Greg Ward, Marvin Wilson, T.J. Edwards, and future Hall of Famer Jason Peters, who originally signed with the Bills.

Here are highlights of the nine undrafted free agents.

What’s next for the Eagles following the 2023 NFL draft

What’s next for the Philadelphia Eagles following the 2023 NFL Draft

The 2023 NFL draft is in the books, but plenty of offseason action is still on the way for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Outside of the on-field action with rookie minicamp and organized team activities (OTAs), the NFL is also gearing up for its 2023 schedule release.

The Eagles welcomed seven newly drafted rookies to the roster, including defensive tackle Jalen Carter,  edge rusher Nolan Smith, offensive guard Tyler Steen, safety Sydney Brown, cornerback Kelee Ringo, quarterback Tanner McKee and defensive tackle Moro Ojomo.

Philadelphia also signed nine undrafted free agents.

Here’s a look at the Eagles’ upcoming 2023 off-season slate, including rookie minicamp, OTAs, and mandatory minicamp.

Breakdown, analysis of the Eagles’ 2023 undrafted free agent class

We’re offering analysis and observation for the Philadelphia Eagles’ nine undrafted free agents

The 2023 NFL draft has concluded, and after some key signings and tryout invites, the Eagles roster sits at 89 players ahead of Day 2 of the team’s rookie minicamp.

Howie Roseman has been open about previous undrafted free agent classes, with several big-named stars holding second-day draft grades.

Philadelphia officially welcomed seven new members to their roster with their 2023 NFL draft class, and the wealth of young talent signed to the training camp roster won’t be reduced to just that group of players.

One week after the draft, the team announced the signings of 9 undrafted rookies ahead of the minicamp.

Philadelphia led all teams with $1.8 million spent the previous year in post-draft contracts, and Howie Roseman is one of the biggest spenders after the draft annually.

Recent undrafted free agents who’ve had game action with Philadelphia include Reed Blankenship, Britain Covey, Josh Jobe, Corey Clement, Sua Opeta, Nate Herbig, Kayode Awosika, Joe Ostman, Jack Stoll, Brett Toth, Greg Ward, Marvin Wilson, T.J. Edwards, and future Hall of Famer Jason Peters, who originally signed with the Bills.

Here’s a breakdown and analysis of the nine undrafted free agents.

Eagles’ updated 89-man roster following the 2023 NFL draft, start of rookie minicamp

We’re taking an updated look at the Philadelphia Eagles’ current 89-man roster after the 2023 NFL draft class and undrafted free-agent signings

The first wave of the 2023 NFL free agency process came and went, with the Eagles quietly retooling their roster by restocking homegrown talent.

At the start of the new league year, Philadelphia had eight key contributors land lucrative deals elsewhere on the open market.

The Eagles retained six free agents while adding three new players, including former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota who reached an agreement on a one-year, $5 million deal worth up to $8 million.

Howie Roseman addressed the defense by adding safeties Justin Evans and Terrell Edmunds on one-year deals.

The Eagles’ GM put on a clinic during the NFL draft, landing three more Georgia Bulldogs, a hybrid safety, and more offensive line talent.

Philadelphia signed nine undrafted rookies and invited 19 players to gather for a rookie minicamp.

Here’s an updated look at Philadelphia’s roster as the team works to get up to 90 players for training camp.