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3 Thoughts on Philadelphia Eagles adding Chris Worley

By Geoffrey Knox

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 31: Chris Worley #35 of the Ohio State Buckeyes gestures prior to the start of the 2016 PlayStation Fiesta Bowl against the Clemson Tigers at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 31, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 31: Chris Worley #35 of the Ohio State Buckeyes gestures prior to the start of the 2016 PlayStation Fiesta Bowl against the Clemson Tigers at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 31, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 16: Kamu Grugier-Hill #54 of the Philadelphia Eagles hits Jared Goff #16 causing an interception as Todd Gurley #30 of the Los Angeles Rams blocks during the second half of a game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 16, 2018, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 16: Kamu Grugier-Hill #54 of the Philadelphia Eagles hits Jared Goff #16 causing an interception as Todd Gurley #30 of the Los Angeles Rams blocks during the second half of a game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 16, 2018, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

2. Here’s what was said about Worley previously and what the Eagles linebacker position looks like now.

The Eagles now have nine linebackers on their roster. Here are the names: the aforementioned Worley, Nigel Bradham, Alex Singleton, Kamu Grugier-Hill, Asantay Brown, Zach Brown, L.J. Fort, Nathan Gerry, and T.J. Edwards. There are a lot of names, but outside of Bradham, there doesn’t appear to be a ton of sizzle.

Again, we don’t have a ton of tape, but we know he has some talent. Here’s some of what was said about him by Lance Zierlein prior to the 2018 NFL Draft.

"Worley isn’t an imposing linebacker, hasn’t had impressive production and probably won’t run well. However, he has a load of intangibles that will appeal to evaluators as either a late-round pick or a priority free agent. Worley is tough and plays with good physicality and could earn a spot at the table as a core special teamer."

Ladies and gentlemen, if that’s all there is to this, Worley isn’t making this team. He’ll be around for two weeks, but he won’t be around after that. The practice squad isn’t an option either. That spot probably belongs to T.J. Edwards.

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