The Philadelphia Eagles formally introduced one roster transfer forward of their Week 9 dwelling recreation in opposition to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
TE E.J. Jenkins was quickly elevated from the apply squad.
Observe: groups can quickly promote apply squad gamers as much as 3 times every within the common season and a vast variety of instances within the postseason.
E.J. JENKINS
That is Jenkins’ third and ultimate elevation. The Eagles beforehand elevated him for every of their first two video games this season. Serving because the third tight finish, Jenkins was restricted to 5 offensive snaps and 15 particular groups snaps.
Jenkins will probably be TE3 for the Eagles in opposition to the Jags. With Dallas Goedert out, Grant Calcaterra and Jack Stoll are the highest two tight ends.
Somewhat attention-grabbing that the Eagles determined they wanted three tight ends this week after solely rolling with two in every of their final two video games.
The Eagles notably selected quickly elevating Jenkins over activating Albert Okwuegbunam from injured reserve, which might’ve required opening a roster spot. Albert O’s apply window was opened on October 16, so, the workforce should both activate him to the roster by November 6 or preserve him on IR for remainder of the season.
AN EYE ON THE JAGUARS’ MOVES
The Jags positioned Christian Kirk on injured reserve, as anticipated. In addition they quickly elevated apply squad broad receivers Austin Trammell and Elijah Cooks.
With these strikes, the Jags presently have six broad receivers eligible to play on Sunday: Brian Thomas Jr., Gabe Davis, Parker Washington, Tim Jones, Trammell, and Cooks.
After all, each BTJ and Davis have been dominated questionable to play. Doug Pederson mentioned they’ll be game-time choices however the Jags appear to be making ready to play with out not less than a kind of two starters, if not each.
We’ll discover out if BTJ and Davis are suiting up or not when inactives are formally introduced at 2:35 PM Jap on Sunday afternoon.
