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Philadelphia Eagles sign free agent LB Rashad Smith to the practice squad

Philadelphia Eagles sign free agent LB Rashad Smith to the practice squad

The Eagles are on a bye week but the franchise made a roster move on Monday, signing free-agent linebacker Rashad Smith to the team’s practice squad per the NFL’s Transaction wire. Dante Olson was subsequently released off the practice squad in a subsequent move.

Smith was previously signed by the Dallas Cowboys off of the Bears practice squad before being released last week and working out with for the Eagles last week.

As a senior in 2019 at Florida Atlantic, he appeared in 14 games, posting 109 tackles (11.5 for loss), 3.5 sacks, 4 quarterback hurries, 3 interceptions, 2 pass breakups, one forced fumble, and 5 fumble recoveries (led the nation). Smith posted an 11 tackle and one fumble recovery performance against Ohio State.

Smith was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Chicago Bears after the 2020 NFL Draft and waived during the team’s final cuts.

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Philadelphia Eagles sign LB Dante Olson to the practice squad

Dante Olson signs to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad

The Philadelphia Eagles have signed former undrafted free agent linebacker Dante Olson to the practice squad after having him in for a visit and workout on Tuesday.

Olson was the 2019 Buck Buchanan Award winner, which is given to the most outstanding defensive player in the FCS. A tackling machine at Montana in the last two seasons.

Olson started 25 of 47 games at Montana and during his final season, he set the Big Sky Conference’s single-season record for tackles with 179 and made 26 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks, three interceptions, five forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery. In the game that put him on the map, Olson registered 14 tackles against Oregon.

Philadelphia Eagles host LB Dante Olson for a visit & workout

The Philadelphia Eagles had undrafted free agent linebacker Dante Olson in for a visit after cutting him during training camp

With the Philadelphia Eagles dealing with injuries at significant positions and linebacker T.J. Edwards set to miss time with a hamstring injury, the Birds had a familiar face in for a workout at the NovaCare Complex.

Former Eagles undrafted free agent and Montana star linebacker Dante Olson was in town for a visit.

Olson was the 2019 Buck Buchanan Award winner, which is given to the most outstanding defensive player in the FCS. A tackling machine at Montana in the last two seasons.

Olson started 25 of 47 games at Montana and during his final season, he set the Big Sky Conference’s single-season record for tackles with 179 and made 26 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks, three interceptions, five forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery. In the game that put him on the map, Olson registered 14 tackles against Oregon.

A smart and instinctive ball-hawk, Olson plays in the mold of T.J. Edwards.

Final Philadelphia Eagles 53-man roster projection ahead of season opener vs. Washington

Final Philadelphia Eagles 53-man roster projection ahead of season opener vs. Washington

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The Philadelphia Eagles are less than one week away from a season-opening showdown in D.C. against Chase Young and the Washington Football Team.

With training camp over and several notable changes to the roster, here’s our final 53 man roster projection with two extra players added because the Birds technically can elevate two practice squad players per week, basically carrying 55 if they so choose.

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QB – 3 — Carson Wentz, Jalen Hurts, Nate Sudfeld

Sudfeld was the unquestioned backup but Hurts looked sharp at times during training camp. It wouldn’t be a shock if the Eagles moved on from Sudfeld, but if he makes the team he’ll be the backup one week from now.

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RB – 3 — Boston Scott, Corey Clement, Miles Sanders

The Eagles appeared prepared to enter the 2020 NFL season with two holdovers from last season and a refurbished Corey Clement, but it appears only three running backs will make the cut.

Look for the undrafted rookie Adrian Killins to find a role on the expanded practice squad after being a part of the first round of cuts.

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Philadelphia Eagles 53-man roster projection: Difficult decisions loom after final scrimmage

The Philadelphia Eagles are less than two weeks away from a season-opening showdown in D.C. against Chase Young and the Washington Football Team. With training camp now in full swing and several notable changes to the roster, here’s an updated 53 …

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The Philadelphia Eagles are less than two weeks away from a season-opening showdown in D.C. against Chase Young and the Washington Football Team.

With training camp now in full swing and several notable changes to the roster, here’s an updated 53 man roster projection with two extra players added because the Birds technically can elevate two practice squad players per week, basically carrying 55 if they so choose.

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QB – 3 — Carson Wentz, Jalen Hurts, Nate Sudfeld

Sudfeld was the unquestioned backup but Hurts looked sharp at times during training camp.   Training camp scrimmages aren’t real games and for that reason alone, Hurts starts the season as the third guy on the depth chart.

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Philadelphia Eagles waive LB Dante Olson

Philadelphia Eagles waive LB Dante Olson

In a move that can only be described as shocking in some aspects, the Philadelphia Eagles have waived undrafted free agent linebacker, Dante Olson.

Olson was thought of as a likely candidate to land on the active roster at linebacker, but it now appears that the Eagles are prepared to move on.

Philadelphia Eagles 53-man roster prediction ahead of the first training camp practice

Philadelphia Eagles 53-man roster projection ahead of first training camp practice

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The Philadelphia Eagles are just hours from participating in their first 2020 training camp practice after spending the first two weeks working thru a two-phased acclimation period that included weight training and physical fitness.

With training camp now in full swing and several notable changes to the roster, here’s an updated 53 man roster projection:

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QB – 3 — Carson Wentz, Jalen Hurts, Nate Sudfeld

Sudfeld is the unquestioned backup, but Hurts has looked sharp during the initial workouts as he continues to soak up the NFL game during a shortened preseason.

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Dante Olson named the Eagles one UDFA who should turn heads in training camp

Dante Olson named the Eagles one UDFA who should turn heads in training camp

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The Philadelphia Eagles take a lot of heat of not properly addressing the linebacker position but the past two offseasons have seen Howie Roseman land stud linebackers with great value at a low price.

Last summer it was T.J. Edwards, undrafted out of Wisconsin and likely to be the Eagles starting middle linebacker at Washington.

Now after the 2020 NFL Draft that saw the Eagles select two linebackers, an undrafted free agent from Montana could be the prized gem of the entire process.

Bleacher Report just profiled the one undrafted free agent from all 32 NFL team that should turn heads in training camp and Olson made the list for the Eagles.

Philadelphia Eagles: LB Dante Olson

Getting an award-winning player in free agency is always a good thing.

So it goes for the Philadelphia Eagles with linebacker Dante Olson, the Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year who just put up 179 total tackles, 3.5 sacks, four pass breakups, and one interception last season at FCS program Montana.

Linebacker was one of the weaker points of the Eagles roster going into the draft after the loss of Nigel Bradham, which would explain why they selected several and added more in free agency.

But Olson’s stellar production and nose for the football on a situational basis should have him standing out in camp.

Olson was the 2019 Buck Buchanan Award winner, which is given to the most outstanding defensive player in the FCS. A tackling machine at Montana in the last two seasons, Olson has all the goods and could make a lot of teams regret passing on him.

Olson started 25 of 47 games at Montana and during his final season, he set the Big Sky Conference’s single-season record for tackles with 179 and made 26 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks, three interceptions, five forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery. In the game that put him on the map, Olson registered 14 tackles against Oregon.

A smart and instinctive ball-hawk, Olson plays in the mold of T.J. Edwards.

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Eagles reveal jersey numbers for undrafted free agent rookies

Eagles reveal jersey numbers for undrafted free agent rookies

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The Philadelphia Eagles signed several talented undrafted free agents this spring and after an uncertain summer due to the Covid-19 pandemic, they now have jersey numbers.

The Eagles quietly revealed the jersey numbers for all their undrafted free agents.

DB Grayland Arnold – 33

WR Manasseh Bailey – 3

DB Michael Jacquet – 46

C Luke Juriga – 74

OG Julian Good-Jones – 61

RB Adrian Killins Jr. – 46

DE Matt Leo – 64

LB Dante Olson – 59

DB Prince Smith – 41

RB Mike Warren – 38

DT Raequan Williams – 61

TE Noah Togiai – 85

Arnold seems like a keep with the No. 33, while former Oregon State tight end Noah Togiai who end up keeping his current number as well. Luke Juriga, Dante Olson, and Michael Warren also have great shots at making the team.

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Raequan Williams named the Philadelphia Eagles best UDFA entering training camp

Raequan Williams named the Eagles best UDFA entering training camp

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The Philadelphia Eagles waived five players on Sunday, two that were defensive linemen and one defensive tackle who actually saw regular-season action in 2019.

A major reason for Howie Roseman’s parting ways with Albert Rush stemmed the Eagles being supremely high on former Michigan State defensive tackle Raequan Williams.

The rugged defensive tackle isn’t flash and dazzle, but more of a blue-collar, get it out of the mud type player that will definitely find his place on someone’s roster. Williams joined the Eagles to rave reviews and during Bleacher Report’s breakdown of the top undrafted free agent for all 32 teams, the defensive tackle was front and center again.

The Philadelphia Eagles may have lucked out when former Michigan State defensive end Raequan Williams fell to them outside of the draft. The 6’4″, 305-pound Williams has the size of a more traditional down lineman, but he has shown the sort of penetration power that teams covet at the position.

In 2019, Williams had 48 tackles, 5.0 sacks, 7.5 tackles for loss, and two passes defended. Williams also proved durable, starting 42 consecutive games.

The Eagles were impressed enough by Williams to offer him $100,000 guaranteed, per Spotrac.

If Williams doesn’t crack the 53-man roster, he will have a good chance of landing elsewhere.

The former Michigan State Spartan can improve as a pass rusher, but he’s long, versatile, and he has a high-motor against the run game.

Williams earned third-team All-Big Ten honors as a junior after starting 13 games and racking up 53 tackles, 10.5 for loss, two sacks, and five pass breakups. Rather than cash out on his pro potential, he stayed in school and earned third-team All-Big Ten honors again and he’ll carve out a role on the Eagles roster.

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