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Eagles roster: Predicting the 16-man practice squad for 2021 as the roster cutdown deadline approaches
The Eagles are a little over 24-hours away from having to cut their roster down to 53 players before the 4:00 p.m. deadline on Tuesday.
Following the final round of cuts, GM Howie Roseman will start the process of assembling his 16-player practice squad, which can now include up to six players with more than two accrued seasons.
Here’s our prediction for the Eagles practice squad ahead of Tuesday’s deadline.
Philadelphia Eagles waive RB Elijah Holyfield
Roster Moves: Eagles have waived TE Cary Angeline, DE JaQuan Bailey, RB Elijah Holyfield, WR Marken Michel, and LB Rashad Smith. pic.twitter.com/FzEMcqiHJN
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) August 29, 2021
Even after some hard-nosed running during the Eagles final two preseason games, running back Elijah Holyfield has been waived along with Cary Angeline and JaQuan Bailey.
The former Georgia Bulldogs running back will be a practice squad player if he clears waivers.
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Eagles roster bubble: Which players helped their cause against the Jets
After a terrible rainstorm ensured that the starters wouldn’t see time at key positions, the Eagles closed out the preseason with a 31-31 tie against the Jets on Friday night.
It was a huge night for players on the roster bubble and we’ve listed the guys who helped their cause the most.
The Doak Walker Award, given annually to college football’s best running back, recently released its 2021 preseason watch list.
The Doak Walker Award, given annually to college football’s best running back, recently released its 2021 preseason watch list.
Two veteran Georgia ball carriers, Zamir White and James Cook, both made the list.
Zamir “Zeus” White came to Athens as a five-star recruit. White was the top-rated RB prospect in the class of 2018 despite tearing his ACL in the high school playoffs as a senior. White tore it again before his first season at Georgia in 2018. White took a redshirt that season, so he is only a junior despite this being his fourth season in Athens.
Zeus was the co-winner of David Jacobs Award for overcoming injury during the 2019 season along with quarterback D’Wan Mathis. White changed the script in 2019, when he stayed healthy en route to 408 rushing yards on 78 carries.
White started at running back for all 10 of Georgia’s games in 2020. White is a physical running back who can remain upright through a lot of contact. He finished the 2020 season with 779 rushing yards on 144 carries.
Cook is projected to start for the Dawgs in obvious passing situations. Cook, who was Georgia’s fourth-leading receiver last season, finished his 2020 campaign with 16 catches for 225 yards.
He is Todd Monken’s most versatile back. He can run between the tackles and is a mismatch for linebackers in the passing game. Cook ran for 303 yards on 45 carries in eight games in 2020. He may be Georgia’s best 2022 NFL draft prospect at the running back position. NFL teams put great value on versatile running backs with less tread on their tires.
This season, he’ll compete with Zamir White, Kenny McIntosh, Daijun Edwards, and Kendall Milton for carries. Cook gave the Dawgs a boost when he decided to return to Athens for another season.
Blake Countess and Treyvon Hester were among 9 players signed to reserve/future contracts by the Philadelphia Eagles
Roster Moves: #Eagles have agreed to terms with DT T.Y. McGill on a one-year contract and signed the following players to reserve/futures contracts. pic.twitter.com/d5gVy6jLjZ
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) January 4, 2021
The offseason is officially underwear in Philadelphia and the Eagles have announced the signing of 9 players to reserve/future contracts.
WR Deontay Burnett
TE Hakeem Butler
S Blake Countess
DT Treyvon Hester
CB Lavert Hill
RB Elijah Holyfield
CB Jameson Houston
DE Matt Leo
DE Joe Ostman
The headliners are Deontay Burnett and Joe Ostman, while all nine players were on the Eagles’ practice squad to finish the season.
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Eagles Inactives vs. Browns: Elijah Holyfield and Joe Ostman both active for the first time in NFL careers
The Philadelphia Eagles released their inactives list for Sunday’s matchup against the Cleveland Browns and the Birds added some physicality to the game-day roster. Running back Elijah Holyfield and defensive end Joe Ostman are both active for the first time in their NFL careers.
#PHIvsCLE Inactives pic.twitter.com/EPAMISrBy6
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) November 22, 2020
The Eagles elevated Holyfield from the practice squad for today’s game.
Defensive tackle T.Y. McGill, Ostman, and tight end Caleb Wilson were elevated from the practice squad as COVID-19 replacements.
Rudy Ford, Nate Herbig, Nate Sudfeld, Jason Huntley, Brett Toth, and Quez Watkins were all inactive.
Three players were placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list this week and will not play today: wide receiver J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, running back Corey Clement, and defensive end Vinny Curry.
The Philadelphia Eagles have elevated a former Georgia football RB to the active roster.
The Philadelphia Eagles, in need of extra depth at the running back position, have elevated a former Georgia Bulldog to the active roster.
Elijah Holyfield, who spent the 2019 season on the Panthers’ practice squad, has been pulled up from the Eagles’ practice squad. Holyfield was signed to the Eagles’ active roster ahead of the Wild Card matchup with the Seahawks last year but was inactive.
On Sunday, Holyfield will make his NFL debut against Nick Chubb and the Browns.
Eagles elevate RB Elijah Holyfield to the active roster for game vs. the Browns
Eagles elevated running back Elijah Holyfield from the practice squad
With the Philadelphia Eagles needing depth at running back, a familiar name has been elevated to the practice squad.
The Eagles had a need at running back with Corey Clement going on the Reserve/COVID-19 list this week and Elijah Holyfield was elevated to the active roster.
Roster Moves: #Eagles have elevated RB Elijah Holyfield from the practice squad for #PHIvsCLE.
Eagles have also elevated DT T.Y. McGill, DE Joe Ostman, and TE Caleb Wilson from the practice squad as COVID-19 replacements. pic.twitter.com/EpFz74RrJv
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) November 21, 2020
The Eagles have also elevated DT T.Y. McGill, DE Joe Ostman, and TE Caleb Wilson from the practice squad as COVID-19 replacements.
Holyfield spent the 2019 season on the Panthers’ practice squad and was signed to the Eagles’ active roster ahead of the Wild Card matchup with the Seahawks, but was inactive for the game.
During the 2020 training camp, Holyfield was cut and signed to the Eagles practice squad. Sunday he’ll make his NFL debut.
Watch the Georgia football play of the day here!
It’s Tuesday, September 8 and today’s play of the day comes from Georgia versus LSU in their 2018 matchup in Death Valley.
No. 5 Georgia faced one of the most difficult tasks in college football – No. 11 LSU at home.
Watch how Georgia running back Elijah Holyfield opened the game here:
If Elijah Holyfield is coming at you, just get out of the way. pic.twitter.com/pDqfIAldCZ
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) October 13, 2018
Holyfield looked like a monster for the Bulldogs, but after missing two early touchdown opportunities, Georgia was forced to play comeback ball, which kept the ball in the air and out of the hands of Holyfield.
LSU held on to win 36-16, serving as a spark that would propel the Bulldogs to an SEC title and national title run.
2020 Philadelphia Eagles practice squad roster: all 16 players signed
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The Philadelphia Eagles unveiled their initial 53 man roster for the 2020 NFL season and there were a few shocks and surprises. With the active roster now set, the Eagles just announced a 16 man practice squad with several notable players who’ll likely see extensive action during the 2020 regular season that’ll surely be impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
After cutting 12 players over the weekend, Graylan Arnold, Deontay Burnett, Travis Fulgham, Elijah Holyfield, Luke Juriga, Adrian Killins, Elijah Riley, and Michael Warren returned to the NovaCare Complex for visits and all signed to the Eagles practice squad.
The eight other players are as followed:
OL Sua Opeta
DE Joe Ostman
OT Prince Tega Wanogho
DT Raequan Williams
DB Trevor Williams
TE Caleb Wilson
QB Josh McCown
DE Matt Leo — The Eagles also have an exemption for DE Matt Leo thanks to the NFL’s International Pathway Program.
Ostman, Grayland Arnold, Adrian Killins, Luke Juriga, and Elijah Holyfield are all players that could see time on the 53 man roster at various points this season.
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