The Philadelphia Eagles signed 14 gamers to their apply squad on Wednesday afternoon, in response to an official crew announcement. Right here’s an alphabetical order overview.
EAGLES PRACTICE SQUAD
LB Oren Burks
WR Parris Campbell
RB Tyrion Davis-Worth
OL Nick Gates
QB Will Grier
DT Gabe Corridor
TE E.J. Jenkins
G/C Dylan McMahon
WR Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint
S Andre’ Sam
LB Brandon Smith
S Caden Sterns
TE Jack Stoll
OT Laekin Vakalahi (worldwide exemption)
ANALYSIS
There was some thought that the Eagles may preserve Burks on the roster after his sturdy displaying within the preseason finale. Good to have the ability to get him again on the apply squad as a veteran with loads of expertise (15 begins over 91 video games performed) on each protection and particular groups.
Campbell was the unique favourite to be WR3 earlier than he received damage and didn’t a lot in camp. Skilled WR depth possibility.
TDP clearly has some juice as a runner however he additionally has some warts to stop the teaching employees from totally trusting him. Simpler to maintain round as RB4 on the apply squad.
Gates is reportedly going to be quickly elevated to the Eagles’ Week 1 roster. He figures to be the highest backup possibility at heart, if not guard as effectively. The Eagles might look to ultimately put Gates on the 53-man roster after utilizing up his three non permanent elevations.
I puzzled if Grier may name it quits as a participant and be a part of the teaching employees however he’s nonetheless round to offer QB depth. Issues have clearly gone actually improper if he ever has to play.
Corridor, an undrafted rookie free agent, appears price preserving round as a developmental participant.
Jenkins affords extra pass-catching juice as a depth tight finish whereas Stoll is taken into account to be the superior blocker. Stoll might be extra prone to be elevated to the sport day roster to be TE3 behind Dallas Goedert and Grant Calcaterra.
McMahon might ultimately get poached; Eagles apply squad offensive linemen have been coveted in earlier years (see: Kayode Awosika, Tyre Phillips, Julian Good-Jones, Brett Toth). For now, he’s right here to develop behind the scenes.
New addition Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint performed faculty soccer for Georgia (ever heard of that faculty?). The 6’1”, 195-pounder then signed with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted rookie free agent. MRJ led Washington in preseason receptions with seven for 77 yards, together with this bounce ball effort.
Sam’s upside is probably going restricted as a rookie who turns 26 in February. However he can present depth at security and on particular groups. Wouldn’t be surprising to see him get quickly elevated in some unspecified time in the future(s) this season.
Smith is one other candidate to get quickly elevated for defensive depth and ST functions.
The Eagles appeared intrigued by Sterns’ upside, although he’ll must show he can get wholesome and keep that manner.
Vakalahi doesn’t depend in the direction of the 16-player apply squad restrict as a global exemption. He noticed very restricted apply reps and preseason snaps. Clearly a long-term venture.
The Eagles have three extra spots to fill. We might see extra information on that entrance tomorrow.
