The Eagles locked in 13 players to their practice squad Monday afternoon, an official announcement that came with some pretty wild implications for who’s staying and who’s gone heading into the season. This isn’t just a list; these are guys who could be called up when things get real.
The Ones That Got Away and The Head-Scratchers
Let’s talk about the guys we won’t see on the practice squad because other teams snatched them up on waivers. Myles Hinton, Cameron Williams, Kapena Gushiken, and Cameron Latu were all claimed! I’m still shocked Hinton got claimed, honestly, after a pretty rough summer. But hey, the Bengals just played them in preseason, so Cincy must’ve seen something. Williams, man, I had him making the final 53. I really thought the Eagles wouldn’t give up on his potential, especially if Markel Bell wasn’t injured, forcing them to keep Fred Johnson even when he didn’t look good. Losing Latu hurts, too. He’s a special teams beast, even if he’s not an offensive contributor. Gushiken, well, he didn’t play well enough, but he was their most expensive undrafted rookie, so you know other teams wanted him. On the flip side, Deontae Lawson and Zion Wilson are still out there, and I really hope they can snag those two for the PS because they showed some real promise.
Bernard’s Wild Card and Special Teams Punts
Uar Bernard is back on the practice squad, and thank goodness. I wasn’t worried about them getting him back, which is why I didn’t even put him on my final 53. He’s clearly not ready to play this year. The kicker? The official word is they haven’t used their international exemption slot yet, but my money’s on them using it for Bernard. That means he won’t be eligible to play in a game this season, but he also won’t count against their 16-player practice squad limit. Talk about a strategic move! Elsewhere, Chance Campbell is a solid veteran addition, providing depth and special teams help at linebacker. And Britain Covey? He’s a definite contender for a temporary elevation, especially if they need a punt returner. How else are they planning on handling punt returns, seriously? Plus, he brings some slot receiver depth. And give Gabe Hall some props: he had a great summer for a guy with low expectations and is definitely roster-worthy.
This whole practice squad shuffle really sets the stage for what the Eagles’ full roster could look like early in the season. With Bernard likely out for the year but not counting against the limit, and guys like Covey ready to step up, it’ll be fascinating to see how they manage their depth as the games start to count.
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Originally reported by Bleeding Green Nation.
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