After making a number of changes to the practice squad last night and placing backup center David Molk on the injured reserve, the Philadelphia Eagles have announced more roster moves today.
Molk suffered a season-ending right torn bicep injury in the Eagles loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night.
In order to fill the 53-man roster limit, the Eagles brought back veteran offensive lineman Julian Vandervelde.
OFFICIAL: #Eagles sign OL Julian Vandervelde to the active roster, reaching the 53-man limit. pic.twitter.com/nQLjWTJBON
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 16, 2015
The 27-year-old was originally drafted by the Eagles in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL draft. Vandervelde was one of the final roster cuts for the Eagles this preseason. He has played with the Eagles for the past two seasons.
Vandervelde might be inactive on game days. The team might decide to activate Josh Andrews, who didn't dress against for the Eagles-Falcons game. The Eagles signed Andrews as rookie free agent in 2014. He also has the ability to play both center and guard.
In related news, the Eagles made a couple of changes to the practice squad.
#Eagles also make two practice squad moves: Waive/injured DE Brian Mihalik (ankle), sign TE Connor Hamlett. pic.twitter.com/94nvZgWIbB
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 16, 2015
The Eagles drafted Milhalik in the seventh round of the 2015 NFL draft. It is currently not known what his injury is.
To fill the practice squad spot left by Milhalik, the Eagles have signed former Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Connor Hamlett. He signed with the Jaguars after the draft as an undrafted free agent this year. He was cut by Jacksonville during the first wave of roster cuts this preseason.
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