Eagles practice squad filled out with 3 more signings

August 31, 2023

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The Philadelphia Eagles made three extra signings to fill out their 16-man apply squad, in keeping with an official announcement. The names:

DT Thomas Booker
CB Tiawan Mullen
OT Le’Raven Clark

Let’s type by means of this information on a player-by-player foundation.

THOMAS BOOKER

Booker, who turns 24 in November, was chosen by the Houston Texans with a fifth-round choose (No. 150 total) within the 2022 NFL Draft. Taking part in 206 defensive snaps as a rookie, he logged 15 tackles, 1 QB hit, 1 TFL, and half a sack.

Booker was recognized as a “shock minimize” candidate by our buddies over at Battle Purple Weblog:

He’s solely 23 and in his second yr within the league, however the former fifth spherical choose has underwhelmed all through his time within the league. A lot in order that final yr undrafted rookie Kurt Hinish leapfrogged him on the depth chart and contributed extra on the protection. Houston has additionally added veterans Sheldon Rankins and Hassan Ridgeway to bolster the place. Each have performed forward of Booker within the preseason. Workforce hardly ever retain greater than 4 inside defensive lineman, which implies the mathematics doesn’t add up for Booker whenever you begin counting….

Sheldon Rankins, Maliek Collins, Roy Lopez, Hassan Ridgeway, Kurt Hinish….. lets preserve going?

Booker clearly lacks move rush abilities and tenacity on the line of scrimmage when defending the run. Don’t be shocked if Booker finally ends up on the group’s apply squad as a backup possibility for the season.

The Eagles including yet one more defensive sort out after holding seven on the 53-man roster is a bit curious. However apparently they like one thing about Booker. Maybe it’s his athleticism.

TIAWAN MULLEN

This signing is now confirmed after initially being reported on Wednesday. Mullen, 23, joined the Los Angeles Chargers after not being picked within the 2023 NFL Draft. Our buddies over at Bolts From The Blue just lately projected him to be on the Bolts’ apply squad:

After tough begin within the Rams sport, Mullen bounced again with a top-three protection grade in opposition to the Saints and 49ers. He allowed seven catches for 91 yards through the month of August, however solely two receptions for 21 yards got here within the last two video games.

The Eagles have already got loads of our bodies at cornerback; they stored seven on the roster and introduced Mekhi Garner again on the apply squad. (Additionally they signed Isaiah Rodgers, who will miss the 2023 season whereas suspended.)

So, why add Mullen? Reply: not like different depth choices exterior of Mario Goodrich, he has expertise enjoying nickel CB. 60 of his 66 preseason snaps have been logged within the slot, per Professional Soccer Focus.

LE’RAVEN CLARK

Clark is again with the Birds after being signed away from their apply squad in late September final season. Clark made two begins in 13 video games performed with the Tennessee Titans earlier than signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason.

Clark has expertise enjoying at each left and proper sort out. The 30-year-old doesn’t provide a lot upside however there is likely to be worse ‘break glass in case of emergency’ choices on the market. The Eagles seemingly really feel higher about Clark as a depth possibility than Dennis Kelly at this stage.