The Philadelphia Eagles formally introduced one roster transfer forward of their Week 9 dwelling sport in opposition to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
TE E.J. Jenkins was quickly elevated from the observe squad.
Notice: groups can quickly promote observe squad gamers as much as 3 times every within the common season and an infinite variety of instances within the postseason.
E.J. JENKINS
That is Jenkins’ third and last elevation. The Eagles beforehand elevated him for every of their first two video games this season. Serving because the third tight finish, Jenkins was restricted to 5 offensive snaps and 15 particular groups snaps.
Jenkins shall be TE3 for the Eagles in opposition to the Jags. With Dallas Goedert out, Grant Calcaterra and Jack Stoll are the highest two tight ends.
Slightly fascinating that the Eagles determined they wanted three tight ends this week after solely rolling with two in every of their final two video games.
The Eagles notably selected quickly elevating Jenkins over activating Albert Okwuegbunam from injured reserve, which might’ve required opening a roster spot. Albert O’s observe window was opened on October 16, so, the crew should both activate him to the roster by November 6 or preserve him on IR for remainder of the season.
AN EYE ON THE JAGUARS’ MOVES
The Jags positioned Christian Kirk on injured reserve, as anticipated. In addition they quickly elevated observe squad extensive receivers Austin Trammell and Elijah Cooks.
With these strikes, the Jags presently have six extensive receivers eligible to play on Sunday: Brian Thomas Jr., Gabe Davis, Parker Washington, Tim Jones, Trammell, and Cooks.
In fact, each BTJ and Davis had been dominated questionable to play. Doug Pederson mentioned they’ll be game-time choices however the Jags appear to be making ready to play with out no less than a type of two starters, if not each.
We’ll discover out if BTJ and Davis are suiting up or not when inactives are formally introduced at 2:35 PM Jap on Sunday afternoon.
