The Philadelphia Eagles signed 14 gamers to their follow squad on Wednesday afternoon, in keeping with an official crew announcement. Right here’s an alphabetical order overview.
EAGLES PRACTICE SQUAD
LB Oren Burks
WR Parris Campbell
RB Tyrion Davis-Value
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 hold Burks on the roster after his sturdy exhibiting within the preseason finale. Good to have the ability to get him again on the follow 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 forestall the teaching workers from absolutely trusting him. Simpler to maintain round as RB4 on the follow 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 finally 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 part of the teaching workers however he’s nonetheless round to offer QB depth. Issues have clearly gone actually flawed if he ever has to play.
Corridor, an undrafted rookie free agent, appears price conserving round as a developmental participant.
Jenkins provides 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 finally get poached; Eagles follow 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 school soccer for Georgia (ever heard of that college?). 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 soar 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 stunning to see him get quickly elevated sooner or later(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 method.
Vakalahi doesn’t depend in the direction of the 16-player follow squad restrict as a world exemption. He noticed very restricted follow reps and preseason snaps. Clearly a long-term challenge.
The Eagles have three extra spots to fill. We might see extra information on that entrance tomorrow.
