The Philadelphia Eagles just added four more names to their practice squad, pushing their roster to 17 players and bringing back a former third-round pick with serious upside. This flurry of activity comes just a day after the initial 13 practice squad signings, showing Philly is serious about building out their depth.
The Practice Squad Keeps Growing
The Birds officially welcomed WR Danny Gray, OL Kiran Amegadjie, CB Robert Longerbeam, and RB Jaydon Blue to the squad. With these additions, the Eagles hit 17 players on their practice squad, which is typically capped at 16. How’d they swing that? Uar Bernard is on an international exemption, making it all kosher. Danny Gray, a familiar face in Philly, initially joined the team in September 2024, got waived last July, and then returned to the practice squad in November 2025. He’s been with the Eagles through the entire 2026 offseason, proving himself a solid practice player and a reliable depth option. Jaydon Blue rounds out the offensive additions, though we’re still waiting to see what he brings to the table.
Amegadjie’s Return: A Huge Bet on Untapped Potential
The big story here has to be Kiran Amegadjie, whose signing was first reported Monday. This dude was a 2024 third-round pick, taken 75th overall by the Chicago Bears. As a rookie, he got 123 offensive snaps, mostly at left tackle, in one start across six games. Then, disaster: he missed his entire 2025 season with an injury. This summer, he was back, playing 104 snaps at left tackle and 13 at right tackle in preseason before the Bears waived him. For the Eagles, who lost 2025 draft picks Myles Hinton and Cameron Williams to waivers, this is a no-brainer. Adding a “long-levered developmental tackle option” is huge, especially with whispers about Lane Johnson potentially retiring after 2026. NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein pegged Amegadjie pre-draft with a “rare blend of athletic traits and eye-popping length.” He mentioned issues with hand usage, footwork, and body control, but here’s the kicker: Zierlein said those are “coachable and likely to be corrected.” If he tightens up his punch-timing, his length could be a “big advantage,” and he “could become a quality NFL starter” after some tutelage. That’s the kind of potential you chase!
Longerbeam Joins the Secondary Battle
Also joining the fold is cornerback Robert Longerbeam. This guy, who turns 26 in January, was a fifth-round pick by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Rutgers. Like Amegadjie, Longerbeam unfortunately missed his entire rookie season in 2025 due to a knee injury. He’s got a fresh start in Philly and will be looking to prove his worth after that tough rookie year.
These guys are all about building the future. Keep an eye on Amegadjie’s development, especially as the Eagles look to solidify their O-line for the long haul.
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Originally reported by Bleeding Green Nation.
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