3 Thoughts on newly-signed Philadelphia Eagles WR Devin Ross

Let’s not waste a ton of time here. Let’s dig in to the Philadelphia Eagles’ signing of Devin Ross.

Even with a 90-man roster, there are no days off with the Philadelphia Eagles. There always seems to be something going on at the Novacare Complex. Tuesday, May 28th was no different as Philly announced the signing of wide receiver Devin Ross.

In a subsequent move ‘The Birds’ waived guard Johnny Gibson.

Here’s an official announcement from the team:

Here are three thoughts on the move:

1. We begin with some numbers and a brief history lesson.

In four seasons with the Colorado Buffaloes (2013 and 2015 until 2017), Ross racked up 143 receptions for 1,643 yards and nine receiving touchdowns. In 2018, the Tennessee Titans added him as an undrafted free agent but released him with an injury settlement at the end of the preseason.

He spent his first season in the NFL on Tennessee’s practice squad and was signed to a futures deal at the end of his rookie campaign. The Titans waived Ross two weeks ago. The next thing we all know, his second chance came with his addition to this Eagles squad.

There you go. You’re all caught up.

2. Let’s check out the measureables.

Philly’s got a ton of big wide receivers on the roster. With Ross, they get a different body type and, hopefully, a different skill set.

Ross stands at a little over five-foot-nine inches tall and weighs in at 192 pounds. With two of the best tight ends in the conference, Zach Ertz and Dallas Goedert, and with big wide receivers who can run, the Eagles can attack just about every point of the field.

Now, picture a small and shifty Ross sneaking into some spaces as opposing defenses key in on Alshon Jeffery and DeSean Jackson. It’s an interesting thought if, indeed the Eagles are of the same mindset.

3. Here’s a quick look at Philly’s wide receiver corps as it stands now.

In addition to Ross, Jackson and Jeffery, Philly’s options at wide receiver are Nelson Agholor, Carlton Agudosi, Shelton Gibson, Mack Hollins, Charles Johnson, Marken Michel, Braxton Miller, and Greg Ward.

You can add the rookies DeAndre Thompkins and JJ Arcega-Whiteside, to that list as well. For Ross, a tremendous uphill climb to make the roster awaits. He’s the 90th man on a 90-man roster now. Still, here’s a name that you want to keep an eye on.