The Philadelphia Eagles formally introduced two roster strikes forward of their Week 1 Friday night time sport towards the Inexperienced Bay Packers in Brazil. An summary:
OL Nick Gates and TE E.J. Jenkins have been briefly elevated from the apply squad.
Notice: groups can briefly promote apply squad gamers as much as 3 times every within the common season and a vast variety of occasions within the postseason.
Let’s kind by this information on a player-by-player foundation.
NICK GATES
Again when the Eagles signed Gates to their apply squad, it was reported that he was going to be briefly elevated for Week 1. He figures to be their prime backup heart possibility behind Cam Jurgens. Gates may additionally see enjoying time if there’s an damage or two at guard. The Eagles are clearly hoping that Gates doesn’t must play. If he does, although, it’s good to know that this can be a participant with 29 profession begins over 44 video games performed. Skilled depth possibility.
E.J. JENKINS
With Dallas Goedert and Grant Calcaterra as the one two tight ends on the lively roster, it at all times appeared just like the Eagles would name up one other participant at this place. It was thought that Jack Stoll, who was TE2 of seasons previous, might be that man. However he was curiously not one of many seven Eagles apply squad members who have been introduced right down to Brazil. And so we’ll as an alternative see Jenkins offering some depth and contributing on particular groups.
