The Philadelphia Eagles introduced some roster information whereas holding their rookie minicamp on the NovaCare Advanced this weekend. Let’s get to it.
Johnny Wilson indicators rookie contract
Wilson grew to become the primary of the Eagles’ 9 picks from the 2024 NFL Draft to formally signal his rookie contract.
In contrast to the way it typically was, there isn’t a lot drama with regards to gamers signing their rookie contracts today. (Except for only a few exceptions, at the very least.)
The Eagles haven’t had points anytime just lately with rookies being unable to take part in coaching camp as a result of they determined to carry out. There was a bit (and I can’t stress “little” sufficient) concern when Cam Jurgens took longer than his fellow rookies to sign up 2022. And ditto for Kelee Ringo in 2023. However they in the end signed nicely in time to take part in coaching camp.
So, I might anticipate the Eagles to get their remaining picks beneath contract earlier than late July. One down, eight to go.
Tryout gamers
The Eagles invite a big group of tryout gamers to take part in rookie minicamp every year. It’d clearly be robust to carry a observe with solely their picks and their UDFA signings (16 whole gamers).
Final yr, simply certainly one of 19 tryout gamers earned an precise roster spot. That was Charleston Rambo, who didn’t final lengthy with the staff in coaching camp. These gamers are usually the longest of lengthy pictures.
Rookie tryouts
P Harry Mallinder (English skilled rugby union participant)
Princeton QB Blake Stenstrom
Tulsa DB Kanion Williams
West Liberty DB Shon Stephens
Rutgers DB Trevor Yeboah-Kodie
Sacramento State DB Caleb Nelson
UCLA DB Kenny Churchwell
Mercer DB Tavion McCarthy
Clemson DB Sheridan Jones
Pittsburgh LB Shayne Simon
Grambling State CB Cedric Anderson
Wake Forest LB Jacob Roberts
Pittsburg State LB Dubem Okonkwo
Louisiana Tech TE Griffin Hebert
Ohio State WR Reward Olatoke
Pittsburgh TE Malcolm Epps
It appears like Stephens might need a shot at incomes a 90-man roster spot:
An Eagles rookie camp invite value following is DB Shon Stephens, cousin of Joey Porter Jr.
Performed for DII Ferris State in school, had 8 picks and a 100-yd kickoff return final season.
Ran a sub-4.4 40 at Michigan State’s professional day. Reportedly off to a robust begin in camp.
— Tim McManus (@Tim_McManus) Could 4, 2024
Olatoke has an attention-grabbing background. He performed membership soccer at Ohio State along with competing in monitor.
Perhaps he already did this however, if he didn’t, Stenstrom ought to’ve introduced some Hoagie Haven and Small World Espresso to share. Good solution to get on everybody’s good aspect.
Veteran tryouts
WR Jakeem Grant
WR John Ross
DB Terrell Burgess
LB Shaq Quarterman
LB David Anenih
TE Griffin Hebert
Grant and Ross are each speedsters whose worth might need elevated with the NFL’s new kickoff guidelines.
Burgess could possibly be a depth signing at security. Ditto for Quarterman at linebacker.
Hebert was on the Eagles’ roster till they just lately lower him to make room for his or her UDFA signings.
Worldwide exemption
The Eagles unexpectedly signed Australian native Laekin Vakalahi, who’s being listed as an offensive deal with. Vakalahi has by no means performed soccer, similar to Jordan Mailata had by no means completed earlier than becoming a member of the Eagles. Hey, why not give it one other shot?
ESPN has a full story on Vakalahi and the way he ended up in Philly.
In contrast to Mailata, who was drafted by the Eagles, Vakalahi is signing to a contract beneath the worldwide participant exemption. He doesn’t depend in direction of the staff’s roster restrict, similar to Matt Leo by no means did. Vakalahi will be capable of observe with the Eagles however he can’t play in a recreation until his exemption is ultimately eliminated.
Le’Raven Clark to IR
The Eagles formally positioned the veteran offensive deal with on injured reserve. They didn’t disclose the character of his harm. The Eagles can waive Clark off IR after he recovers. In any other case, he can’t play this season if he stays on IR.
Non-rookie Eagles roster gamers at rookie minicamp
A.J. Brown and Mailata technically match on this class; they attended Friday’s observe to look at and probably mentor the younger guys. Good search for them as leaders on the staff.
The next gamers are roster bubble/lengthy shot guys who’re getting some additional observe reps to attempt to make an impression:
WR Shaquan Davis
G/C Jason Poe
TE E.J. Jenkins
WR Joseph Ngata
