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7 Eagles who impressed during the first week of training camp

7 Philadelphia Eagles who impressed during the first week of training camp

The Eagles opened training camp with three intense practices, and one secret walkthrough as the team works to prioritize health leading up to the season opener.

Philadelphia’s defense has looked fast and decisive under Jonathan Gannon, while Nick Sirianni will look to see Jalen Hurts take the next step as a passer.

With the Eagles set to put on the pads Tuesday, here are seven players who impressed during the first week of training camp.

Eagles are really excited about young cornerbacks on the roster opposite Darius Slay

#Eagles head coach Nick #Sirianni gave a vote of confidence to the young cornerbacks currently on the roster #NFLDraft2022

The Eagles have been linked to every top cornerback prospect in the NFL draft, but they’re also pleased with the talent currently on the roster.

During the NFL’s annual owner’s meetings in Florida, Philadelphia head coach Nick Sirianni addressed the young talent on the roster opposite Darius Slay.

The cornerback spot opposite All Pro Darius Slay is open with Steven Nelson still unsigned, and Philadelphia seems confident about filling the position with a player currently on the roster.

On Tuesday, head coach Nick Sirianni said he was excited to see more development from Zech McPhearson and Tay Gowan at cornerback.

Mac McCain and Kary Vincent Jr. are players to watch as well, but Jonathan Gannon needs a dynamic cornerback opposite Slay and April’s draft presents the perfect opportunity.

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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 elevate 10 practice squad players for Week 18 matchup vs. Cowboys

Kayode #Awosika among 10 #Eagles elevated for Week 18 matchup vs. #Cowboys

The Eagles announced the following roster moves ahead of tonight’s game, including elevating 10 practice squad players for Saturday’s matchup against Dallas.

Jason Kelce is the only player on the reserve/COVID-19 list activated for Saturday’s game, as his consecutive start streak will remain intact.

The Eagles will play without Fletcher Cox, Dallas Goedert, Avonte Maddox, Rodney McLeod, Genardy Avery, Marcus Epps, Nate Herbig, Jordan Howard, Boston Scott, Alex Singleton, and Jack Stoll.

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Broncos made several roster moves this week

The Broncos signed guard Zack Johnson to the practice squad and made several other roster moves.

Mac McCain III’s going to get whiplash soon.

McCain signed with the Denver Broncos as undrafted free agent out of North Carolina A&T in the spring but did not make the initial 53-man roster. McCain then began the season on Denver’s practice squad.

The Philadelphia Eagles later signed McCain off the Broncos’ practice squad to their active roster, only to cut him on Nov. 9. Denver then claimed McCain off waivers from Philly, and then waived him on Nov. 23.

The Eagles re-claimed McCain on Nov. 24, and he can only hope the bumpy ride he’s had this season will now start to settle down.

Denver also activated guard Austin Schlottmann from the Reserve/COVID-19 list and restored outside linebacker Pita Taumoepenu from the Practice Squad/COVID-19 list to the practice squad.

The Broncos also designated inside linebacker Micah Kiser to return from injured reserve. Kiser now has a 21-day window to be activated to the 53-man roster.

Finally, Denver also signed guard Zack Johnson to the practice squad and protected tight end Shaun Beyer and wide receiver Seth Williams on the practice squad. Other teams will not be allowed to poach Beyer or Williams off the Broncos’ practice squad this week.

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Eagles claim CB Mac McCain off waivers from the Broncos

Philadelphia Eagles claim cornerback Mac McCain off waivers from the Broncos

A familiar name is returning to Philadelphia, as cornerback Mac McCain was claimed by the Birds off of waivers from the Broncos.

The Eagles had an open roster spot after the team placed linebacker Davion Taylor on Injured Reserve earlier in the day.

A rookie free agent signing of the Broncos out of North Carolina A&T, McCain was initially signed off the Broncos practice squad on September 7.

He made his NFL debut in Week 3 at Dallas where he played 13 snaps on special teams and was claimed by the Broncos just ahead of the Week 10 matchup in Denver.

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Broncos make 2 roster moves, activate Noah Fant from Reserve/COVID-19 list

Mac McCain III returns to the Broncos after spending two months with the Eagles.

The Denver Broncos made a pair of roster moves on Wednesday and activated tight end Noah Fant from the Reserve/COVID-19 list.

Fant has cleared COVID-19 protocol, but he’ll get a two-day exemption before counting against the 53-man roster later this week.

In addition to welcoming back Fant, the Broncos also welcomed back cornerback Mac McCain III, who was claimed off waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles on Wednesday.

McCain (6-0, 175 pounds) signed with Denver as an undrafted free agent out of North Carolina A&T in May. He went to training camp with the team this summer and performed well in preseason but did not make the Broncos’ initial 53-man roster.

McCain began the season on Denver’s practice squad before being signed to the Eagles’ active roster on Sept. 7. Philadelphia cut him this week with the hope of bringing him back on its practice squad, but the Broncos were able to add him off waivers. It may or may not be a coincidence that Denver will play against the Eagles this week.

The Broncos also signed cornerback Duke Dawson to their practice squad on Wednesday, one day after waiving him on Tuesday.

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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 sign CB Mac McCain off of the Broncos practice squad

Eagles sign CB Mac McCain off of the Broncos practice squad

With the Eagles needing more cornerback depth on the roster, the Birds are signing cornerback Mac McCain off of the Denver Broncos practice squad.

An undrafted rookie free agent out of North Carolina A&T, the 6-foot, 175-pound McCain started all 29 games he played in over three seasons with the Aggies.

Lions 7-round mock draft 4.0: The fantasy episode

Most mock drafts are predictive in nature. Not this one…

Most mock drafts are predictive in nature. Not this one. For v4.0 of the Lions Wire’s full Detroit mock draft, I turned the dial to Fantasy Island.

It’s time to dare to dream!

Being that this is a dream, everything written here is intended to be narrated by BBC news presenter Alan Kasujja, whose deep tones and accented diction help guide me to sleep most nights.

Don’t expect any of this to actually happen. That’s not the point. This is my ideal fantasy for how the 2021 NFL draft would play out for the Lions.