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Eagles sign 11 players to Reserve/Futures contracts

The #Philadelphia #Eagles signed 11 players to Reserve/Futures contracts on Tuesday

The Philadelphia Eagles wrapped up their 2021 season, which resulted in a 9-8 record in the NFC East and a postseason playoff berth.

Now the Eagles face an offseason with a ton of questions and a ton of excitement due to their three first-round picks.

Philadelphia signed 11 players that finished the season on their practice squad to reserve/future contracts on Monday. Eight of the 11 players the Eagles signed appeared in at least one regular-season game last year.

Here’s your reserves/futures list.

Eagles announce 2 roster moves as the team starts preparation for Week 10

Philadelphia Eagles announce 2 roster moves as the team starts preparation for Week 10

The Eagles announced a couple of roster moves on Tuesday, waiving cornerback Mac McCain and signing cornerback Craig James to the practice squad.

An undrafted rookie free agent signing of the Broncos out of North Carolina A&T, McCain was active for Philadelphia’s game against the Cowboys.

James has been a special team’s ace for the Eagles over the past two seasons.

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Eagles announce 2 roster moves in advance of Week 9 matchup vs. Chargers

Philadelphia Eagles announce 2 roster moves in advance of Week 9 matchup vs. Chargers

The Eagles announced two more roster moves on Thursday morning.

Philadelphia signed Brett Toth to the practice squad after he went unclaimed on waivers Tuesday afternoon.

Toth was waived to make room for defensive back Kary Vincent Jr., who was acquired from the Broncos in a trade at the deadline.

Toth saw action in seven of the Eagles’ first eight games this season.

Toth originally joined the Eagles as a rookie free agent out of Army in 2019 after the U.S. Department of Defense granted him a waiver to pursue his NFL career.

To make room on the practice squad, the Eagles released cornerback Craig James.

Eagles practice squad: Marvin Wilson among Philadelphia’s protections for Week 3

Eagles practice squad: Marvin Wilson among Philadelphia’s protections for Week 3

The Eagles protected four practice squad players from being signed to other teams’ active rosters in advance of Sunday’s matchup at Dallas.

Cornerback Craig James, guard Sua Opeta, safety Elijah Riley, and defensive tackle Marvin Wilson were all protected and could see time on Monday night.

With Brandon Brooks out, Opeta could be a potential call-up along with Riley.

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Philadelphia Eagles sign CB Craig James to the practice squad

Philadelphia Eagles sign CB Craig James to the practice squad

Craig James is rejoining the Eagles, signing to the 16-man practice squad according to Ari Meirov.

A special teams ace, James was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2018. He could return as a practice squad candidate, although he won’t be subjected to the waiver process.

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Philadelphia Eagles release RB Jason Huntley

Philadelphia Eagles release RB Jason Huntley

The Eagles appear ready to enter the 2021 regular season with just four running backs after Jason Huntley was released on Tuesday morning.

Huntley was selected by the Detroit Lions in the fifth round with the 172nd overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.

After being waived and joining the Eagles, Huntley finished the season playing in 5 games, rushing 5 times for 19 yards while adding 1 reception for 0 yards.

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Philadelphia Eagles release CB Craig James

Philadelphia Eagles release CB Craig James

As the Eagles continue to reduce the roster to 53 players before Tuesday’s deadline, cornerback Craig James is the latest player to be released.

A special teams ace, James was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2018. He could return as a practice squad candidate, although he won’t be subjected to the waiver process.

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Eagles CB Darius Slay leaves game vs. the Steelers with an injury

The Philadelphia Eagles could be without Darius Slay for the rest of the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Philadelphia Eagles could be without Darius Slay for the rest of the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers after he walked to the locker room with an injury.

Craig James is in the game for Slay with the Eagles trailing 31-29.

Eagles activate WR Quez Watkins and CB Craig James from Reserve/Injured list

Eagles activate WR Quez Watkins and CB Craig James from Reserve/Injured list

The Philadelphia Eagles have some more offensive reinforcements heading to the active roster after the team announced that wide receiver Quez Watkins and cornerback Craig James were active off the reserve injured list.

Watkins had his 21-day practice window activated last week and he could be the team’s fifth wide receiver against the Steelers on Sunday.

James has been out since suffering an injury in the season opener against the Washington Football Team.

Eagles activate the 21-day practice window for DE Vinny Curry & CB Craig James

Eagles activate the 21-day practice window for DE Vinny Curry & CB Craig James

The Philadelphia Eagles are working to get healthy at the right time and are looking to get two of their most valuable defenders back in the fold. The Eagles have activated the 21-day practice window for defensive end Vinny Curry and cornerback Craig James.

Curry (hamstring) and defensive back Craig James (thigh) suffered “significant injuries” in the Week 1 loss to the Washington Football Team and had been on short term injured reserve ever since.

James will add depth to a cornerback unit that’s been banged up and searching for depth.