Eagles sign former Rams draft pick to practice squad

Philadelphia made a tweak to their edge rusher depth.

The Philadelphia Eagles officially announced some roster news on Friday morning. An overview:

• OLB Ochaun Mathis was signed to the practice squad.
• OLB David Anenih was released from the practice squad.

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

OCHAUN MATHIS

Mathis has history with the Eagles’ Week 12 opponent; he was a sixth-round pick (No. 189 overall) by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2023 NFL Draft.

The 6’5”, 250-pound edge rusher logged 74 defensive snaps and 19 special teams snaps as a rookie. Mathis was then waived by the Rams in cuts prior to the 2024 season.

Shortly after leaving LA, Mathis signed with the New England Patriots’ practice squad. He was then signed to their active roster in late October. Mathis played 11 defensive snaps and 80 special teams snaps before the Pats cut him earlier this week.

Now in Philly, Mathis will provide edge rusher/special teams depth. The Eagles seem to like the 25-year-old’s developmental potential.

DAVID ANENIH

The Eagles originally signed Anenih to their practice squad back in mid-September. They clearly seem to think Mathis is a better option at the same position.

EAGLES PRACTICE SQUAD

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

OLB Ochaun Mathis

WR Parris Campbell (zero elevations remaining)

TE E.J. Jenkins (zero elevations remaining)

TE C.J. Uzomah (two elevations remaining)

DT Siaki Ika

DE Tarron Jackson

LB Dallas Gant

DB Tariq Castro-Fields

CB Parry Nickerson

WR Danny Gray

DB A.J. Woods

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)