The Philadelphia Eagles formally introduced six roster strikes forward of their Week 17 residence recreation in opposition to the Dallas Cowboys. An summary:
QB Ian Guide was signed from the follow squad to the lively roster.
DE Bryce Huff was activated from injured reserve to the lively roster.
RB Tyrion Davis-Value and LB Dallas Gant had been briefly elevated from the follow squad.
WR Britain Covey was positioned on injured reserve.
DE Charles Harris was waived.
Observe: groups can briefly promote follow squad gamers as much as 3 times every within the common season and an infinite variety of occasions within the postseason.
Let’s kind by this information on a player-by-player foundation.
IAN BOOK
The Eagles initially signed Guide to their follow squad on Thursday. By signing him to the roster as a substitute of briefly elevating him, the Eagles can maintain him inactive because the emergency third quarterback for Sunday’s recreation. That’s to say, he’ll be eligible to play if each Kenny Pickett and Tanner McKee go away the sport and might’t return. The Eagles would’ve needed to maintain Guide lively for him to be eligible to play if that they had solely briefly elevated him from the follow squad.
The Eagles are clearly hoping they gained’t have to make use of Guide. However with Jalen Hurts out and Kenny Pickett coping with a ribs damage, having Guide as an emergency possibility in all probability beats having no quarterback in any respect.
BRYCE HUFF
Huff is again on the roster after lacking 5 video games whereas on injured reserve as a consequence of a wrist damage. Previous to getting harm, Huff did not reside as much as the lofty expectations related to a three-year, $51.1 million contract; he’s produced simply 2.5 sacks and three TFLs in 10 video games this season. However whereas Huff’s return is hardly anticipated to be a significant increase for the Eagles’ protection, having him again does assist out the cross rush rotation. With each Huff and Brandon Graham getting injured, the Birds have principally been counting on the sting rusher trio of Nolan Smith, Josh Sweat, and rookie Jalyx Hunt. Having the ability to broaden the rotation to 4 gamers is preferable. And, who is aware of, perhaps the sunshine goes on for Huff down the stretch right here? In all probability not value holding your breath on that entrance, particularly since he’s going to be taking part in with a solid on. However crazier issues have occurred.
TYRION DAVIS-PRICE
Will Shipley being dominated out with a concussion left the Eagles with two wholesome operating backs: Saquon Barkley and Kenny Gainwell. Now they’ve TDP because the third operating again.
DALLAS GANT
Nakobe Dean being dominated uncertain left the Eagles with three wholesome off-ball linebackers: Zack Baun, Oren Burks, and Jeremiah Trotter Jr. Now they’ve Gant because the fourth linebacker.
BRITAIN COVEY
Covey suffered a neck damage throughout the Eagles’ Week 13 win over the Baltimore Ravens. His follow participation since then:
Main as much as Week 14: DNP, restricted, restricted … OUTLeading as much as Week 15: Restricted, full, full … OUTLeading as much as Week 16: Full, full, full … OUTLeading as much as Week 17: Full, full, DNP … OUT
Kinda bizarre how this restoration (or lack thereof) has gone.
In any case, Covey is again on IR. Which means Cooper DeJean will proceed to function the crew’s punt returner. And the Eagles will proceed to roll with 5 broad receivers: A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Jahan Dotson, Johnny Wilson, and Ainias Smith.
Covey is eligible to be activated from IR after lacking 4 video games. So, that’s the remaining two common season video games and two playoff video games, assuming the Eagles advance.
CHARLES HARRIS
The Eagles initially claimed Harris off waivers from the Carolina Panthers following Brandon Graham’s triceps damage. With Huff and BG out, Harris was the fourth man within the edge rotation however he was not trusted to play typically. Harris logged simply 11 defensive snaps with most of them coming as a result of Sweat obtained banged up and needed to miss a while in Week 16. Harris logged zero stats as an Eagle.
NO FULLBACK
Observe that the Eagles didn’t briefly elevate fullback Khari Blasingame, who’s out of normal season elevations. They might’ve signed him to the roster in the event that they actually needed to. They’ll be capable of elevate him once more when the playoffs start.
