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Philadelphia Eagles: 5 Busts from the 2019 Preseason

By Justin Grasso

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 23: Running back Boston Scott #49 of the Philadelphia Eagles makes a catch against the Houston Texans at Lincoln Financial Field on December 23, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 23: Running back Boston Scott #49 of the Philadelphia Eagles makes a catch against the Houston Texans at Lincoln Financial Field on December 23, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /
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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – AUGUST 15: Greg Ward #6 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of a preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on August 15, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – AUGUST 15: Greg Ward #6 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of a preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on August 15, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) /

Josh Perkins, TE

Nobody knew who Josh Perkins really was last season. He played on the Atlanta Falcons for two years before landing in Philly as a third-string tight end for the 2018 season. Since Richard Rodgers spent his first half of the year on the Injured Reserve, Perkins had to fill in.

Eventually, Rodgers made his way back to the team, and Perkins’ season ended up concluding with an injury as well. The Eagles kept Perkins around for the offseason to see what he could do. But they didn’t rely on him. Therefore, they brought Rodgers back as well.

Once again, Rodgers got hurt and found himself placed on the IR. Meanwhile, Perkins had an opportunity to stand out in the preseason, which he failed to do. His competition, Alex Ellis, ended up having a more productive preseason. In the end, though, neither of them made the roster despite the team needing a third-string tight end. Both Ellis and Perkins made it back to the practice squad, though.

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