The Philadelphia Eagles are making moves, picking up free agent linebacker Brandon George, and man, this guy’s story is already a rollercoaster. At 25, George is a local kid, repping Reading, PA, and playing his college ball at Pitt. He first hit the NFL scene as an undrafted rookie with the Kansas City Chiefs after the 2025 Draft, and honestly, folks thought he might actually make that roster. Chiefs had some serious pre-draft interest, right? But the football gods had other plans, and George spent his entire 2025 season on injured reserve. Tough break. Then, earlier this year in May, the Chiefs waived him to clear space for their 2026 undrafted rookie signings. Now he’s in Philly, diving headfirst into a brutal roster battle.
This Ain’t No Cakewalk For George
Let’s be real: Brandon George has got an uphill climb if he wants to stick around in Philly. The Eagles are stacked at off-ball linebacker, with a ton of talent and depth already on the squad. But hey, an opening might just be peeking through, since Chance Campbell has been limited in practice lately because of a groin injury. That’s the kind of crack in the door a guy like George needs. He’s gonna have to absolutely *dominate* on special teams if he wants to strengthen his case and make sure he’s not just filling practice and preseason reps. This isn’t just about making tackles; it’s about showing up every single snap when it counts, especially on those crucial third phases of the game. The Eagles haven’t even announced a corresponding roster move yet to make room for him, so you know they’re still figuring things out.
Burly Frame, Elite Athletics, But What Else?
So, what kind of player are the Eagles getting? NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein drops the scouting report, and it’s a mixed bag that definitely explains why he went undrafted but also why he’s getting another shot. George is an inside linebacker with a seriously burly frame, big and strong. He was a special teams mainstay for six years in college, only getting one season as a full-time starter back in 2024. The dude’s got an elite athletic profile, no joke. He pulled a 9.98 RAS (Relative Athletic Score) out of a possible 10.00, which ranks him 7th out of 3,203 linebackers tested from 1987 to 2025. That’s insane for an undrafted guy! He can leverage his gaps when he’s in position. But, there are some glaring weaknesses too. Zierlein points out he’s inconsistent reading plays and fitting the run properly. Plus, he’s a “build-up runner” who lacks the burst to patrol sideline-to-sideline, and get this, he’s a liability in coverage. Yikes. So, the Eagles are clearly betting on that raw athletic talent and special teams chops, hoping they can coach up the rest.
This is a prove-it moment for George, pure and simple. Every practice rep, every preseason snap, it’s all about showing that 9.98 RAS isn’t just a number, but a promise. Can he turn that elite athleticism into consistent NFL play? That’s the question. The Eagles are building their roster during this training camp grind, and we’ll be watching closely to see if George can carve out a spot with those special teams skills.
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Originally reported by Bleeding Green Nation.
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