The Philadelphia Eagles shook up their practice squad Tuesday afternoon, signing offensive tackle Xavier Truss and defensive tackle Zion Wilson, while saying goodbye to tight end Josiah Deguara and cornerback Shaun Wade. It’s a couple of low-key moves, but man, one of these guys brings some serious versatility to the table.
Xavier Truss: The O-Line Utility Knife
Xavier Truss is a newcomer to Philly, a 25-year-old from Georgia who went undrafted back in the 2025 NFL Draft. His journey to the Eagles practice squad has been a winding one, for real. He first hooked up with the Denver Broncos, then bounced to the New Orleans Saints where he barely saw the field last season, logging zero offensive snaps and just 30 special teams snaps. After getting waived by the Saints during roster cuts, he landed on the Cleveland Browns’ practice squad in mid-September before getting cut again last week. Dude’s been on a tour of the league.
But here’s the wild part: Truss has experience at four of the five offensive line positions. That’s insane! Check out his snap counts:
- 2026 (NFL preseason): LG 48, RG 41
- 2025 (NFL preseason): RT 65
- 2024 (college): RT 656, RG 87, LG 2
- 2023 (college): RT 424, LG 117, RG 61, LT 32
- 2022 (college): LG 599, LT 1
- 2021 (college): RG 185
- 2020 (college): LT 60
- 2019 (college): LT 44
Yeah, he’s been everywhere. NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein described him pre-draft as a “tough but inconsistent” sixth-year senior, who’s likely a guard at the next level, not a tackle. Zierlein noted he’s an adequate base blocker but sometimes lacks the core strength and body control to stay locked in. He moves okay in space, but only at an average level. Truss does a good job with his punch and scans well for trouble. Still, Zierlein highlighted athletic limitations and a lack of bend that could cause problems inside. He was projected as a Day 3 pick with backup potential as a guard. So, he’s probably a practice player for filling reps, but if the Eagles’ O-line gets totally banged up, this guy could be a depth option.
Wilson Returns, Deguara and Wade Are Out
On the other side of the transactions, defensive tackle Zion Wilson is back in Philly! It’s awesome to see him get another shot, especially since he showed some real potential in the preseason. It’s a little curious why the Eagles didn’t bring him back sooner, or maybe he was just exploring his options, you know? What’s really got me scratching my head is why they’re stacking up on DT depth when they already have five guys on the active roster plus Gabe Hall on the practice squad. But hey, I’m still a fan of Wilson’s developmental potential.
Saying goodbye are tight end Josiah Deguara and cornerback Shaun Wade. Deguara was just signed in mid-September after Eli Stowers got placed on injured reserve, and he even got elevated for Week 3. Guess it just wasn’t the right fit. And then Shaun Wade also got released from the practice squad.
Look, it’s tough out there in the league right now. Speaking of tough, how about that San Francisco 49ers 32, Seattle Seahawks 29 final score? Ugh. Brutal to watch our guys battle so hard only to come up short again. That one stings, for real. We gotta bounce back, and fast. Go Hawks!
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Originally reported by Bleeding Green Nation.
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