Eagles sign two players to fill out practice squad

September 1, 2024

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The Philadelphia Eagles formally introduced two transactions on Sunday afternoon. Right here’s an summary:

WR Griffin Hebert and TE Kevin Foelsch have been signed to the follow squad.

These signings put the Eagles’ follow squad at most capability (16 gamers, plus one worldwide exemption).

Let’s type by this information on a player-by-player foundation.

GRIFFIN HEBERT

Hebert (pronounced AY-bear) was waived by the Eagles earlier this week as they reduce their roster from 90 gamers all the way down to 53. He’s had an on-again, off-again relationship with the Eagles since initially signing to their follow squad final December (through Professional Soccer Reference):

Hebert often had some good moments in coaching camp. He was additionally the Eagles’ main receiver within the preseason finale towards the Minnesota Vikings together with his three targets leading to three catches for 48 yards. 35 of these got here on a pleasant seize seen right here:

Doesn’t damage to maintain him round for extra huge receiver depth.

Hebert is certainly one of three WRs on the follow squad to go together with 5 on the lively roster. The workforce additionally has the choice to activate rookie wideout Ainias Smith from injured reserve after he misses 4 video games.

KEVIN FOELSCH

The Eagles initially signed Foelsch (no relation to Tremendous Bowl MVP Nick Foles) to provide them an additional physique at tight finish throughout coaching camp. He completed the preseason with three catches for 17 yards.

Foelsch is certainly one of three TEs on the follow squad to go together with two on the lively roster. The workforce additionally has the choice to activate Albert Okwuegbunam from injured reserve after he misses 4 video games.