The Philadelphia Eagles signed working again Tyrion Davis-Worth to a reserve/future contract, in accordance with his company (Elite Loyalty Sports activities).
Additionally they famous that TDP’s deal is the “greatest” and “greatest” out of 396 gamers who signed a future contract this yr. So, which may point out there was some competitors to signal him and the Eagles outbid the opposite suitors.
TDP was chosen by the San Francisco 49ers with a third-round choose (No. 93 total) within the 2022 NFL Draft. He logged 34 carries as a rookie for 99 yards, a paltry 2.9 common. He noticed simply six rushes for 21 yards (3.5 common) in 2023. The 49ers minimize him in early December after which instantly signed him to their apply squad after he cleared waivers.
TDP in the end discovered himself in an identical spot to Julian Okwara, who the Eagles signed final week. He might’ve signed a future contract with the group that drafted him (assuming a proposal was on the desk) however as an alternative figured he would possibly discover a higher path to enjoying time elsewhere.
Although he’s struggled in common season motion, TDP has had some preseason success. His 23 carries went for 112 yards (4.9 common) in 2023. That was an enchancment from 24 carries for 74 yards (3.1 common) as a rookie.
Enjoying school soccer for LSU, TDP had 379 carries for 1,744 yards (4.6 common) and 15 touchdowns. He didn’t think about an excessive amount of as a pass-catcher with simply 28 complete receptions for 185 yards.
Right here’s a pre-draft scouting report on him through NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein:
Huge, athletic again providing an attractive mix of dimension and explosiveness to go along with an SEC pedigree. Davis-Worth’s early season tape was listless and missing professional high quality, however that modified over the second half of the yr. He’s an enigmatic again that includes urgency, indecisiveness, physicality and finesse on any given carry. He acquired a lot better because the season progressed and clearly finds a rhythm when given quantity carries. Scouts say that staying motivated will probably be a significant factor in future success. Davis-Worth’s athletic capability and hammerhead finishes will assist him create yardage. He has the dimensions and upside worthy of consideration within the center rounds.
And right here’s his spider graph through Mockdraftable:
TDP is the second former 49ers third-round working again bust that the Eagles have signed in recent times. They beforehand took an opportunity on Trey Sermon, who didn’t do a lot in Philly however discovered a small function with the Indianapolis Colts final yr.
Previous to signing TDP, the Eagles had simply two working backs below contract for 2024: Kenny Gainwell and Lew Nichols. D’Andre Swift, Boston Scott, and Rashaad Penny are all set to be free brokers. It’s attainable at the very least a kind of gamers will return to Philly nevertheless it’s additionally possible that they’ll all be shifting on to new groups. TDP has an opportunity to make the Eagles’ roster and compete for taking part in time by delivering a powerful offseason.
