Amidst all the chaos of a blockbuster trade happening in the division. The Eagles have been loading the practice squad and depth chart back up with some familiar faces from the last few seasons. While we’ve already seen Patrick Johnson make his return in the preseason. The Eagles didn’t stop there.
Adding To The Practice Squad
After the initial rush of Waiver Claims saw 27 players get picked up across the league.
Once the hype of the day was over the Eagles made a few extra additions to the team.
Britain Covey
After missing most of last season due to injury, the Eagles tried moving on from Covey in the offseason. Even attempting to find a solution in Avery Williams at the start of free agency.
Once Williams was released for roster cuts the question became, who would be taking returns? Fangio stated last season he didn’t want DeJean permanently on the return team and the Eagles needed a solution.
Now the Eagles will have Covey back on the practice squad and be able to promote him to the game day roster three times. In 2023 Covey played in 16 games with 29 Punt Returns for 417 yards and a longest return of 54 yards.
For now, there is a solution on the return team.
Marcus Epps
Just in case the C.J. Gardner-Johnson trade wasn’t confusing already. The Eagles brought back another familiar face to the practice squad. With 94 total tackles, 4 TFL and 1 Forced fumble on the Super Bowl 57 team. Epps moved on with many of the Free Agents after the 2022 season, where he landed with the Raiders.
Missing the majority of the 2024 season from a torn ACL. With his 2 year deal expiring, the Eagles brought back Epps and waived Tristan McCollum (who was picked up by the Raiders).
Epps will rejoin his former team, as well as former Raiders teammate Jakorian Bennett.
For now, the Safety position group consists of
- Reed Blankenship
- Andrew Mukuba
- Sydney Brown
- Marcus Epps (PS)
- Andre Sam (PS)
One More August Trade
The day before 53-man rosters were due, the Eagles brought back one more familiar face from the Super Bowl 59 roster. This time via a trade.
Bringing back Fred Johnson gives the Eagles an extra body along the offensive line who’s already familiar with Stoutland and the Eagles offense.
With 6 games started in the 2024 season Fred will be able to fill in for multiple positions across the OL. Including right guard, tackle and left tackle.
Now with extra versatility along the offensive line. Will the Eagles finally be finished making moves before their September 4th season opener?
Or is there one more trick up Howie Roseman’s sleeve?
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