Rodgers has actually appeared in 8 overall video games with the Eagles because originally signing with the team in 2018. He obviously has some familiarity with the Eagles plan and he can help on special teams. Ideally the Eagles might just sign him to their practice squad, which includes an uninhabited spot, but they might choose to put him on the 53 instead.
The Philadelphia Eagles hosted two complimentary agent veteran gos to on Monday, according to the NFLs main activity wire: tight end Richard Rodgers and defensive tackle T.Y. McGill. Both players are previous Eagles.
Preferably the Eagles could just sign him to their practice team, which includes an uninhabited area, but they may decide to put him on the 53 rather.
The Eagles presently only have Zach Ertz and Dallas Goedert on the 53-man roster with Caleb Wilson on the practice squad. The Eagles desired to get undrafted rookie totally free agent Noah Togiai on the practice team however he was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts.
The Eagles could be looking to sign McGill to the practice team to supply more veteran depth behind the quartet of Fletcher Cox, Javon Hargrave, Malik Jackson, and Hassan Ridgeway.
McGill originally had a quick stint with the Eagles in November 2018. The Eagles could be looking to sign McGill to the practice team to offer more seasoned depth behind the quartet of Fletcher Cox, Javon Hargrave, Malik Jackson, and Hassan Ridgeway.
Rodgers (AKA Dick Rod) was just recently launched by the Eagles Week 1 challenger: Washington Football Team. He might provide Philly with some insight on Ron Riveras new coaching staff and such in addition to offering the Eagles more tight end depth. The Eagles currently just have Zach Ertz and Dallas Goedert on the 53-man roster with Caleb Wilson on the practice squad. The Eagles wished to get undrafted rookie complimentary representative Noah Togiai on the practice team however he was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts.
UPDATE: The Eagles also exercised Jordan Franks. The 24-year-old tight end went undrafted in 2018 before signing with the Cincinnati Bengals. Franks has 2 profession receptions for 37 lawns in six overall games played. The Bengals waived him on Saturday.
If thats the case, the Eagles will have to open another roster area if they intend on signing Cordy Glenn. Perhaps they do not anymore with Jason Peters choosing to play left deal with.
The Eagles currently have one open spot on the practice and the roster squad. Its rather possible that these two guys will fill those vacancies.
Stay tuned with bated breath as we wait to see what the Eagles do.
