The Eagles officially brought linebacker Brandon George onto the roster Saturday, mere hours before their first preseason game, making a tough call to waive undrafted rookie wide receiver Brandon Hayes to clear space.
Hayes’ Roster Rollercoaster
Hayes has been on a wild ride this offseason, man. He originally inked a deal with Philly back in May, but then got cut in June. Just when you thought his Eagles journey was over, the team had an open roster spot and re-signed him in early August. Now, barely two weeks later, he’s back out after George’s signing. Talk about a rollercoaster!
Philly’s Stacked Receiver Room
Honestly, that Eagles receiver room is absolutely stacked, a brutal gauntlet for any rookie trying to make a name. Hayes was up against it from day one, and he’s unfortunately the first guy out with George coming in. They’ve still got big names like DeVonta Smith, Hollywood Brown, and Elijah Moore holding it down, plus Makai Lemon, Dontayvay Wicks, Darius Cooper, and Johnny Wilson. What’s even crazier is that Smith and Lemon have been battling hamstring injuries that kept them sidelined for most of training camp, and still Hayes was the odd man out. That just shows you the level of competition.
For Hayes, this might not be the end of the road. He’s someone who could definitely bounce on and off the roster over the next few weeks. There’s still a shot he could land on the practice squad after final cuts later this month. It’s a tough break right before kickoff, but you gotta respect the grind.
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Originally reported by Bleeding Green Nation.
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