Washington claims tight end Caleb Wilson off waivers from Philadelphia

Caleb Wilson was actually waived by Washington last summer, only to be claimed off waivers by the Eagles.

The Washington Football Team claimed tight end Caleb Wilson on waivers after the Philadelphia Eagles released him over the weekend.

Wilson, a seventh-round pick by the Arizona Cardinals in 2019, was released that summer. Arizona then re-signed Wilson to its practice squad. Later that season, Washington signed Wilson to its active roster.

Wilson would spend the 2020 offseason with Washington before he was released on Aug. 3, 2020. The Eagles claimed Wilson off waivers from Washington, and he would spend all season going between Philly’s practice squad and active roster.

Wilson would appear in five games for the Eagles in 2020.

So, how does the 6-foot-4, 240-pound Wilson fit in with Washington?

The Football Team already has some competitive battles at tight end behind starter Logan Thomas. Rookies John Bates and Sammis Reyes each showed promise in their preseason debuts on Thursday, while veteran Ricky Seals-Jones and Temarrick Hemingway are also battling to make Washington’s 53-man roster.

Head coach Ron Rivera did say Hemingway was in concussion protocol on Sunday, so perhaps Wilson is filling his spot temporarily.

Or maybe Washington likes Wilson from previously having him in the building.

Regardless, it would appear Wilson has an uphill battle to make Washington’s 53-man roster.