Eagles practice squad news: Former draft pick returns to Philly

Eagles practice squad news: Former draft pick returns to Philly
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The Philadelphia Eagles announced two transactions on Thursday afternoon. Here’s an overview:

  • DE Tarron Jackson was signed to the practice squad.
  • QB Will Grier was released from the practice squad.

Let’s sort through this news on a player-by-player basis.

TARRON JACKSON

You’ll recall Jackson from the Eagles selecting him with a sixth-round pick (No. 191 overall) in the 2021 NFL Draft. He appeared in 21 games over his first two seasons before being demoted to the practice squad for most of 2022 and all of 2023.

Stuck deep down the depth chart, Jackson failed to make the Eagles’ 2024 roster despite some preseason production (one sack, two TFLs). He signed with the Carolina Panthers practice squad and was later signed to their roster. Jackson played 28 defensive snaps and 21 special teams snaps in three games before being released.

The Eagles apparently decided they wanted some more edge rusher depth and thus Jackson is back in Philly.

WILL GRIER

A little interesting that the Eagles decided to part ways with Grier. They didn’t really need to keep him around as a fourth-string quarterback behind Jalen Hurts, Kenny Pickett, and Tanner McKee. But that they did prior to this point seemed to signal they liked having him around in the quarterback room. One would think he’s helped his fellow quarterbacks get adjusted to offensive coordinator Kellen Moore and QB coach Doug Nussmeier, given his previous experience with them.


EAGLES PRACTICE SQUAD

Each player below is eligible to be temporarily elevated to the active roster up to three times unless otherwise noted.

DE Tarron Jackson

WR Parris Campbell (zero elevations remaining)

TE E.J. Jenkins (zero elevations remaining)

LB Dallas Gant

DB Tariq Castro-Fields

CB Parry Nickerson

TE C.J. Uzomah

OLB David Anenih

WR Danny Gray

DB A.J. Woods

WR Kyle Philips

RB Tyrion Davis-Price

DT Gabe Hall

WR Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint

S Andre’ Sam

T/G Brett Toth

OT Laekin Vakalahi (international exemption)

PRACTICE SQUAD INJURED LIST

WR John Ross (two elevations remaining)