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 outline:

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

These signings put the Eagles’ observe 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 lower 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 observe squad final December (by way of Professional Soccer Reference):

Hebert sometimes had some good moments in coaching camp. He was additionally the Eagles’ main receiver within the preseason finale towards the Minnesota Vikings along 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 harm to maintain him round for extra huge receiver depth.

Hebert is considered one of three WRs on the observe squad to go together with 5 on the lively roster. The group 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 offer them an additional physique at tight finish throughout coaching camp. He completed the preseason with three catches for 17 yards.

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