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Former Broncos draft bust is now a free agent

The Eagles cut former Broncos fourth-round draft pick Albert Okwuegbunam this week.

The Philadelphia Eagles released tight end Albert Okwuegbunam on Tuesday, making him a free agent.

Okwuegbunam (6-5, 258 pounds) was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL draft out of Missouri. After reuniting with former college teammate Drew Lock, “Albert O” was projected to serve as Denver’s top receiving tight end.

Okwuegbunam was relatively productive when healthy — he totaled 33 receptions for 330 yards and two touchdowns in his second season — but the tight end struggled to stay on the field with the Broncos.

Okwuegbunam missed 24 games during a three-year tenure in Denver before being traded to the Eagles ahead of the 2023 season. The Broncos sent “Albert O” and a seventh-round draft pick to Philly in exchange for a sixth-round pick. He dressed for four games with the Eagles last fall but only drew one target and did not record any catches.

Okwuegbunam started the 2024 season on injured reserve after undergoing core muscle surgery. After recovering from that surgery, “Albert O” was cut by Philly. The 26-year-old tight end now hits free agency with 54 receptions for 546 yards and four touchdowns on his resume.

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Caden Sterns has had an insane tenure with the Eagles

Caden Sterns has been signed, cut, signed, cut, signed, cut, signed and cut by the Eagles this season.

Former Denver Broncos safety Caden Sterns has had a crazy tenure with the Philadelphia Eagles this season.

The Eagles released Sterns from their practice squad again on Thursday, marking the team’s eighth transaction involving the safety in 2024.

Sterns is apparently still attempting to bounce back from the knee injury he suffered last season with the Broncos and he’s struggling to hold down a spot in Philadelphia. Here’s a look back at the safety’s timeline since his injury:

Sterns will turn 25 next month, so he’s clearly still young enough to have a future in the NFL. We’ll see if the Eagles end up bringing him back yet again.

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The Eagles are going to give Caden Sterns whiplash

The Eagles signed and cut Caden Sterns three times in a one-month span. They are now signing him yet again.

The Philadelphia Eagles can’t seem to make up their mind.

The Eagles re-signed safety Caden Sterns to their practice squad on Tuesday, according to KPRC-TV’s Aaron Wilson. This marks the fourth time Philadelphia has signed Sterns in just over a month, with the safety being cut after the last three signings.

Still attempting to bounce back from last season’s knee injury with the Denver Broncos, Sterns has had a difficult year. Here’s a look back at his recent landmarks, including seven transactions by the Eagles:

Sterns, 24, will hope Philly plans to stick with him this time around.

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Caden Sterns has been cut yet again

One day after re-signing him to their practice squad, the Eagles have cut safety Caden Sterns again. It’s been a tough year for the safety.

Just one day after re-signing Caden Sterns to their practice squad, the Philadelphia Eagles released the safety again on Thursday, according to KPRC-TV’s Aaron Wilson.

This is the latest development in an incredibly tough year for Sterns. To recap, this is the safety’s timeline dating back to Week 1 last season:

That would be a brutal year for any player to endure, and the Eagles are now giving the safety whiplash. He’s been signed and cut six times by Philadelphia alone.

Still only 24 years old, Sterns is young enough to continue playing in the NFL if he can recover from last season’s knee injury. Broncos fans will be rooting for him to be able to get back on the field.

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Eagles sign former Broncos safety

The Eagles have signed former Broncos safety Caden Sterns.

The Philadelphia Eagles have signed former Denver Broncos safety Caden Sterns, the team announced Sunday morning.

Sterns, 24, was waived by the Broncos last Monday. He was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers on Tuesday but was waived on Thursday with a failed physical designation. Sterns then cleared waivers and became a free agent. He’ll now join his third team in less than a week after signing with the Eagles.

In Philadelphia, Sterns will reunite with defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, who served as Denver’s head coach when Sterns was a rookie in 2021. Sterns joins Philly’s safety depth chart that includes C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Reed Blankenship, Tristin McCollum and James Bradberry.

The Eagles were previously connected to ex-Broncos safety Justin Simmons, but he remains a free agent. Simmons, 30, visited the New Orleans Saints last week but left his visit without a contract. He is arguably the most notable free agent still available.

Denver, meanwhile, is moving forward with Brandon Jones, P.J. Locke, JL Skinner and Devon Key at safety.

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Eagles WR DeVante Parker to retire after 9 NFL seasons

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVante Parker is announcing his retirement from the NFL after nine seasons

The Eagles wide receiver depth chart is one player less after veteran pass catcher DeVante Parker announced that he was retiring, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

A 31-year-old former 1st-rd pick who was entering his 10th NFL season, Parker had 33 catches for 394 yards in 13 games last season for the Patriots.

Parker played nine NFL seasons for the Dolphins and Patriots. He has 402 catches for 5,660 yards and 27 touchdowns.

Parker was a 2015 first-round pick of Miami, and his best season came in 2019 when he logged 72 tackles for 1,202 yards and nine touchdowns.

Chargers conclude interview with Ian Cunningham for general manager opening

Ian Cunningham is a rising star.

The Chargers on Sunday confirmed they have interviewed Ian Cunningham for their general manager position.

Cunningham, 38, finished his second season as the assistant general manager with the Bears.

Before his time with Chicago, Cunningham was the director of college scouting with the Eagles in 2017. He was then promoted to assistant director of player personnel in 2019 before becoming their director of player personnel.

Cunningham started his time in the NFL ranks with the Ravens for nine seasons, starting from player personnel assistant to area scout.

Cunningham has a football-playing background as he was an offensive lineman at the University of Virginia from 2003-07, starting 31 career games. He signed with the Chiefs as a rookie free agent in 2008.

Eagles WR A.J. Brown out for Wild Card game vs. Bucs

Tampa Bay will have one less weapon to worry about when their playoff matchup against Philadelphia rolls around.

The Philadelphia Eagles have plenty of weapons, but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will avoid facing at least one of them on Monday when the two face off for the final stint of Super Wild Card Weekend.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Eagles star wideout A.J. Brown, who sprained his knee in Week 18 against the New York Giants, will not be playing against the Bucs. Brown had not participated two days in a row in practice beforehand.

The loss is significant for the Eagles, and it makes Tampa Bay’s job quite a bit easier. Philadelphia’s wideout depth isn’t phenomenal, so outside of Devonta Smith (who is playing hurt as well), the Eagles will have to look toward players like Julio Jones and involving running backs like D’Andre Swift and Kenneth Gainwell in the passing game.

Last time the Bucs played Brown in Week 3, he made them feel it. Brown brought in nine passes for 131 yards, making short work of Tampa Bay’s secondary — he won’t be able to this time around, though, so the Bucs will get a small reprieve in that regard.

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Eagles buzz: Jason Kelce set to pivot towards career in NFL media

Jason Kelce set for Pat McAfee style pivot in sports media; Phillies Managing Partner and his wife contribute $150K to Eagles Autism Challenge

Things are picking up around the NFL after all 32 teams revealed their 2023 regular season schedules.

Philadelphia will play in five prime-time matchups and several other late-afternoon games of the week.

The schedule isn’t the only Eagles-related news, and as Jason Kelce returns for his 13th NFL season, his recent trip to the West Coast could provide insight into why 2023 could be the end for the future Hall of Famer.

LB Kyzir White wanted to finish career with Chargers

One of the most head-scratching decisions to this day was the Chargers’ decision not to re-sign Kyzir White.

One of the most head-scratching decisions to this day was the Chargers not re-signing linebacker Kyzir White last offseason.

White was one of the most impactful players in the blue and gold last season, yet he never got a contract extension offer.

“I was mad because I wanted to come back,” White said, per Los Angeles Times’ Jeff Miller. “I didn’t want to go anywhere else. I wanted to finish my career there, be there for 10-plus years.”

Los Angeles always had a talented player in White, who was drafted in the fourth round in 2018. However, he rarely got to show his talents throughout the most of his time with the Bolts.

Whether it was due to injuries that limited him in the early years or because his role was never deciphered in Gus Bradley’s defense, White was always lost in the shuffle.

Then in Brandon Staley’s system, which perfectly catered to his strengths as a player, White was nothing less than dominant every week.

With his combination of play speed, burst, and instincts to react quickly, White was an integral piece on defense against the run, in coverage, and as a blitzer.

White finished with 144 tackles, seven for loss, three passes defended, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, and a sack.

Linebacker is not a premium position in Staley’s defense, which could explain why White never was offered to come back. Instead, he settled on a one-year, $3 million deal with the Eagles.

White took his talents to Philadelphia, appearing in 17 games, finishing with 110 tackles, seven passes defended, three tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks.

White’s contributions helped the Eagles get to Super Bowl LVII, where they will take on the Chiefs this Sunday.

“I’m here on the biggest stage,” White said. “So I can’t really be that mad, right?”