The Philadelphia Eagles are signing free agent quarterback Ian E-book to their apply squad, in keeping with a report from NFL insider Mike Garafolo. The information has since been confirmed by an official group announcement.
The Eagles had a gap after releasing apply squad tight finish Kevin Foelsch earlier this week.
The Eagles signing E-book factors to the group having vital considerations about QB availability of their recreation in opposition to the Dallas Cowboys this week.
Jalen Hurts remains to be within the concussion protocol; he was listed beneath “didn’t take part” on Wednesday’s estimated damage report. Kenny Pickett, in the meantime, was listed beneath “restricted participation” because of the ribs damage he suffered in Week 16. Tanner McKee is just the Eagles quarterback on the lively roster not listed on the damage report.
If Hurts and Pickett each can’t go well with up, the Eagles can have McKee begin and quickly elevate E-book from the apply squad to be the backup. If Hurts is out however Pickett is in, the Eagles might nonetheless look to quickly elevate E-book to have him out there as an emergency third quarterback. In that situation, E-book would solely have the ability to play if each Pickett and McKee are out for the sport.
E-book beforehand frolicked with the Eagles from August 2022 by way of August 2023. He then spent stints with the New England Patriots and Kansas Metropolis Chiefs after leaving Philly.
The 26-year-old quarterback has logged one profession begin, which got here as a rookie in 2021. He accomplished 12 of his 20 makes an attempt for 135 yards, zero touchdowns, two interceptions, and a 40.6 passer score.
The Eagles might be hoping to not have to make use of E-book however they’d relatively have him than actually no quarterback in any respect.
UPDATE: The Eagles additionally launched apply squad DB Tariq Castro-Fields and signed RB Lew Nichols to the apply squad.
Nichols, additionally making a return to Philly, is a candidate to be quickly elevated as a 3rd working again this weekend with Will Shipley at the moment within the concussion protocol.
EAGLES PRACTICE SQUAD
Every participant beneath is eligible to be quickly elevated to the lively roster as much as 3 times within the common season except in any other case famous.
QB Ian E-book
RB Lew Nichols
WR Parris Campbell (zero elevations remaining)
FB Khari Blasingame (zero elevations remaining)
S Andre’ Sam (two elevations remaining)
OLB Ochaun Mathis (two elevations remaining)
DE KJ Henry
WR Kyle Philips
DE Tarron Jackson
LB Dallas Gant
CB Parry Nickerson
WR Danny Grey
DB A.J. Woods
RB Tyrion Davis-Worth
DT Gabe Corridor
T/G Brett Toth
OT Laekin Vakalahi (worldwide exemption)
