The Eagles announced their initial 53-man roster yesterday. Following several days of cuts, the team is now looking to establish their 16-man practice squad.
The players on the practice squad can be elevated for several game days and get to stick with the team, allowing them to develop and continue to battle for a spot on the 53-man roster.
The Eagles went heavy on defense with this year’s 53-man roster, so it’s likely to see more offensive depth find their way to the practice squad this year.
As of Wednesday, the Eagles have started to bring some players in.
Right now, the Eagles Practice Squad includes:
TE E.J. Jenkins (Andrew DiCecco)
Jenkins was a favorite to make the roster as the third tight end, but he passed through waivers and that allows the Eagles to keep his depth in the building regardless as they can attempt to develop him for the future.
S Andre’ Sam (Andrew DiCecco)
Sam was a big name coming out of college, but really didn’t have much chance at making this year’s 53-man roster with how deep the Eagles secondary is. He’s a good developmental player to keep around.
OL Dylan McMahon (Dave Zangaro)
Any self-respecting OL would want to work with Jeff Stoutland and it’s no surprise that the Eagles signed back their only draft pick who they had to cut. The Eagles will look to continue his development and he could even be elevated to the active roster for some game days to provide center depth.
OL Nick Gates (Adam Schefter)
The Eagles get a veteran OL in place to keep active for the immediate future as a backup center. With experience in the league, it’s not a bad plan while the younger options develop.
LB Brandon Smith (Andrew DiCecco)
The Penn State product made some nice plays later in camp, but at that point he didn’t have much shot at the 53-man. It made an impression with the team, however, who will look to keep him around.
S Caden Sterns
A very late addition to camp, Sterns is a player who has been productive in the league, but has suffered many injuries. The Eagles can try to develop him along and keep him healthy on the practice squad where he may wind up being an injury replacement or an option for 2025.
TE Jack Stoll
Things appeared to be heading toward a reunion after his release by the Giants and it went that way. The Eagles did want him back this offseason but the Giants scooped him up. Now, he’ll have to impress a new OC from scratch and learn a new playbook in order to see the field once again.
WR Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint
The Georgia product spent the offseason with the Commanders and put up seven catches for 77 yards in the preaseason. He put up over 500 yards for one of the top schools in the nation last season but went undrafted. It’s unclear why he joined the Eagles over the Commanders, who are more likely to have snaps available for receievers.
DT Gabe Hall
Joining Sam, Hall is the second of the team’s undrafted free agent class from this offseason who sticks with the team. He’s got the size and Vic Fangio appears ready to work on making that translate on the field.
QB Will Grier
Brought in early in free agency, Grier has followed OC Kellen Moore for most of his pro career and sticks with him here. He didn’t seem to gain much traction in camp and may at some point become a coach under Moore much like Moore did once his playing career was done.
RB Tyrion Davis-Price
The Eagles got the former day-two pick on a futures contract before this offseason began. He certainly appeared to set himself up as the fourth option in the backfield through camp and it’s earned him a spot on the practice squad.
WR Parris Campbell
Campbell was also signed early in free agency. For much of the offseason he seemed like a lock, but injuries kept him off the field and, ultimately, the Jahan Dotson trade left him a victim of the numbers game without a spot on the 53-man. He’ll figure to be the team’s top backup option and may well receive some elevations while he’s on the practice squad.
LB Oren Burks
Burks was the only free agent linebacker signing from this year’s early window that didn’t make the 53. He’s the lone defender (to this point) on the practice squad with significant NFL experience and is a top special teams option.
We’ve signed 14 players to our practice squad.#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/d6uji11Fle
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) August 28, 2024
Note: Laekin Vakalahi, signed at the same time as other undrafted free agents this offseason, has an international exemption and will remain with the team despite not taking a roster spot away from anyone else
This page will be updated throughout the day as more signings are announced. Check back for updates. The Eagles currently have 14/17 spots filled.
