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Eagles’ regular season countdown: Every player to wear No. 95 for Philadelphia

With Eagles training camp quickly approaching, we’re looking at every player to wear the No. 95 for Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Eagles will kick off their 2023 regular season against the New England Patriots on Sept. 10, now 80 days away.

From now until the start of the season, we’ll be counting down each day by revisiting the players who have worn that specific jersey number.

No. 95 is worn by veteran defensive tackle Marlon Tuipulotu, who will fight for a roster spot at the defensive tackle position.

With less than 90 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 95 for the Eagles (via Pro Football Reference):

Eagles release LB Joe Ostman

Philadelphia Eagles release linebacker/edge rusher Joe Ostman

Joe Ostman was without a jersey number when we recently profiled Philadelphia’s 90-man roster and now he’s without a team after being released by the Eagles on Monday.

The move followed Philadelphia claiming former Texans and Washington cornerback Jimmy Moreland off of waivers.

Ostman was signed by the Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2018 and his best chance at a roster spot came in 2019 when he was shining before suffering a torn ACL during training camp.

With Haason Reddick, Kyron Johnson, and Ali Fayad at the SAM linebacker position, Ostman’s days were numbered.

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Eagles looking to add big named prospects to the roster as undrafted free agents

Philadelphia Eagles GM Howie Roseman looking to add big names to the roster as undrafted free agents

The Eagles entered Thursday night’s NFL draft with 10 picks after acquiring assets via 2021 trades with the Dolphins and Colts (Carson Wentz).

Prior to the start of the 2022 selection process, there was speculation that Philadelphia would look to trade up into the top-10 for an impact player. The Eagles ultimately moved from No. 15 overall up to No. 13 overall to select Georgia All-American defensive tackle, Jordan Davis.

In doing so, Philadelphia parted ways with the Nos. 15, 124, 162, and 166 picks to the Texans to move up two spots where it selected Davis.

Moments later after the Chargers used the No. 17 overall pick on Zion Johnson, the Eagles shook up the draft, trading picks No. 18 overall, and a third-round pick (101) to the Tennessee Titans for star wide receiver, A.J. Brown.

That trade left Philadelphia with four picks remaining in the draft and the idea was that Howie Roseman might try to acquire more picks on Day 3.

The Eagles now appear content to exit the draft with five or six players because of a historically strong undrafted free-agent class that could see several big names looking for a training camp home.

Recent undrafted free agents who’ve game action with Philadelphia include 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.

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6 injured or absent Eagles account for over $20 million in salary cap space

6 injured or absent Philadelphia Eagles account for over $20 million in salary-cap space

Injuries are a part of the NFL, and all 32 teams across the league are likely dealing with season-ending situations or short-term personnel changes.

Philadelphia is currently healthier than they’ve been in about two years, but there are still millions in salary-cap space sitting on injured reserve currently.

Here’s a breakdown of the almost $21 million the Eagles have currently sidelined.

Instant observations and takeaways from Eagles joint practice session with the Jets

Instant observations and takeaways from the Eagles joint practice session with the Jets

The Eagles and Jets hooked up for the first day of joint practice sessions in North Jersey at the AFC East rivals training facility.

Here are instant observations and takeaways.

Philadelphia Eagles waive injured LB Joe Ostman

Philadelphia Eagles waive injured LB Joe Ostman

The Philadelphia Eagles have waived veteran outside linebacker, pass rusher, Joe Ostman with an injury designation.

Ostman, who has been out with a concussion, joins Harry Crider, Hakeem Butler, Lavert Hill, and Jhamon Ausbon.

Philadelphia now only has Genard Avery and rookie LB Patrick Johnson, at the SAM linebacker spot.

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Philadelphia Eagles sign 9 players to reserve/future contracts

Blake Countess and Treyvon Hester were among 9 players signed to reserve/future contracts by the Philadelphia Eagles

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 elevate Blake Countess, Joe Ostman, and Prince Tega Wanogho for Week 17

Eagles elevate Blake Countess, Joe Ostman, and Prince Tega Wanogho for the game vs. Washington

The Eagles made their final set of regular-season roster moves, elevating three players in advance of Sunday night against Washington.

The Eagles elevated safety Blake Countess from the practice squad as a COVID-19 replacement.

Countess was signed to the Eagles’ practice squad on December 16 and played against the Cardinals, contributing eight snaps on special teams.

The Eagles’ recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award, Ostman played in two games this season including last week’s game in Dallas. He played 18 snaps on defense and 23 more on special teams in the two appearances.

Wanogho has spent the entire season on the practice squad but could make his debut at left tackle with Jordan Mailata out with a concussion.

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Philadelphia Eagles protect 4 practice squad players for Week 17 vs. Washington

Philadelphia Eagles protect 4 practice squad players for Week 17 vs. Washington

For the final time during the 2020 NFL season, the Eagles have protected four practice squad players in advance of Sunday’s matchup against Washington.

Butler was waived and re-signed to the practice squad back in November. The former wide receiver originally agreed to sign with the Eagles off of Carolina’s practice squad on September 29, playing in two games, primarily on special teams.

Smith originally signed with the Bears following the 2020 NFL Draft and was cut at the end of Training Camp. Smith was eventually signed to the Cowboys’ active roster. He did not appear in a game before he was waived on October 26 and signed to the Eagles practice squad shortly after.

Joe Ostman named Ed Block Courage Award winner

Joe Ostman named Ed Block Courage Award winner by Eagles teammates

The Eagles announced that defensive end, Joe Ostman was the team’s recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award, an honor that is bestowed upon a player who exemplifies commitment to the principles of sportsmanship and courage.

Ostman was named the Eagles winner in a vote of his teammates.

Ostman signed with the Eagles as a rookie free agent in 2018 out of Central Michigan, where he finished second in school history in both sacks and tackles for loss.

Ostman spent the entirety of his rookie season on the practice squad and suffered a torn ACL the following season.

previous Ed Block Courage Award winners including Eagles Hall of Famers Ron Jaworski (1985) and Mike Quick (1989) and Jerome Brown (1992), Assistant Head Coach/Running Backs Coach Duce Staley (2001), Brandon Brooks (2019), Carson Wentz (2018), Fletcher Cox (2015), and Jason Kelce (2013).

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