On the Tuesday following the Philadelphia Eagles’ final preseason game, a snoozer versus the Miami Dolphins, as expected, the announcement of an initial 53-man roster came at 4 p.m. EST time. The work didn’t end there, nor was that the only highlight of a very busy day.
Philadelphia also orchestrated a trade that sent two late-round draft picks to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for Chauncey Gardner-Johnson. There were a few other surprises on the day as well. Some were caught off guard by the news that everyone should expect a trade that would ship Jalen Reagor off. Then, they were caught off guard again by the news that no trade was coming. As most expected, when the regular-season roster was introduced, Jalen Reagor had, indeed, made the team.
The work was only beginning. Teams are now combing through the waiver wire. They can begin forming a 16-man practice squad on Wednesday, August 31st at 12 p.m. EST.
The NFL is truly a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week, 365-day-a-year business. We move on to discussions about the formation of a practice squad before the attention turns completely to Week 1’s game versus the Detroit Lions.
Bookmark this one as news and rumors leading up to the announcement of the Philadelphia Eagles’ 2022 practice squad will be added here.
Following the introduction of the initial Philadelphia Eagles 53-man roster and every NFL team’s opportunity to peruse the waiver wire and make any additions there if they choose to, 16 men will be added to their practice squad.
Rumors and theories abound, but for those of you who believed Marlon Mack was an option at the running back position because he had ties to head coach Nick Sirianni, there seemingly won’t be a pursuit for his services. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, he’s staying with the Houston Texans.
Running back Marlon Mack, released Tuesday, is planning to re-sign with the Texans’ practice squad.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 31, 2022
The Eagles have announced that they’re signing Cameron Tom. Thank Aaron Wilson of Pro Football Network for the update.
Eagles are signing Cameron Tom to their practice squad, per a source
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 31, 2022
According to multiple sources, the Eagles have claimed quarterback Ian Book from the waiver wire. They had two players claimed by other teams: cornerback Josh Blackwell (Chicago Bears) and offensive lineman Jack Anderson (New York Giants).
NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported that the Eagles are bringing back a few familiar faces.
#Eagles are bringing WR Devon Allen back to their practice squad. His ability was on display in the preseason and camp. Philly will continue to work to develop him.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) August 31, 2022
Undrafted rookie CB Mario Goodrich is signing to the Eagles' practice squad, his agents told @MikeGarafolo of NFL Network. Goodrich played at Clemson and had some bright spots in camp.
— Reuben Frank (@RoobNBCS) August 31, 2022
Rumor has it that Anthony Harris may also return as a member of the Eagles’ practice squad.
Source says safety Anthony Harris is strongly considering coming back to Eagles on practice squad pic.twitter.com/GW4PpidbmX
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) August 31, 2022
La’Mical Perine joins the Birds as well.
RB La'Mical Perine is signing with the Eagles practice squad. I figured he'd get scooped up by someone.
— Zack Rosenblatt (@ZackBlatt) August 31, 2022
Update (3:30 p.m. EST on August 31st): It’s official. Anthony Harris is back on the practice squad. Here’s an update on who’s on the unit as of 3:30 p.m. EST.
Eagles have signed 14 players and an International Pathway Program player to the practice squad. pic.twitter.com/cjn8acYRlc
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) August 31, 2022
Update (September 5th): The Eagles release Anthony Harris from the practice squad and replace him with Mac McCain.
Practice squad: Eagles have released S Anthony Harris and signed CB Mac McCain. pic.twitter.com/xC1Z1YPyXU
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 5, 2022
The Eagles shuffle the deck again by adding tight end Dalton Keene and wide receiver Auden Tate. Running back La’Mical Perine and Reid Sinnett.
Practice squad: Eagles have signed TE Dalton Keene and WR Auden Tate and released RB La'Mical Perine and QB Reid Sinnett. pic.twitter.com/uvFlZn7GCg
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 7, 2022
Stay tuned. More updates are on the way.