The Philadelphia Eagles officially announced two roster moves ahead of their Week 16 game against the Washington Commanders. Here’s an overview:
- TE E.J. Jenkins and CB Brandon Johnson were temporarily elevated from the practice squad.
Note: teams can temporarily promote practice squad players up to three times each in the regular season and an unlimited number of times in the postseason.
Let’s sort through this news on a player-by-player basis.
E.J. JENKINS
The Eagles ruled fullback/tight end/special teams contributor Cameron Latu questionable on their final injury report. Latu was listed under did not participate on Tuesday due to a stinger injury before being upgraded to limited on Wednesday and full participation on Thursday.
Perhaps Latu is a game-time decision and the Eagles elevated Jenkins to have more depth in case the former can’t play. Or maybe they’re just playing it safe with Latu and holding him out.
We’ll find out more when the Eagles officially announce Week 16 inactives at 3:30 PM Eastern.
If Latu can’t play, the Eagles will have four active tight ends: Dallas Goedert, Grant Calcaterra, Kylen Granson, and Jenkins.
Note that this is Jenkins’ second temporary elevation of the 2025 regular season.
BRANDON JOHNSON
The Eagles temporarily elevated Andre’ Sam for each of their last three games. Now that he’s out of elevations, the Eagles are going with Brandon Johnson. The undrafted rookie defensive back figures to mainly contribute on special teams but he could also provide depth at cornerback and safety in a pinch.
It’s worth noting that Johnson will likely be active over 2025 fifth-round draft pick Mac McWilliams, who has largely been a healthy scratch this year.
This is Johnson’s first temporary elevation of the 2025 regular season.
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Side note: the Eagles had until 4:00 PM Eastern on Friday to active Cameron Williams from injured reserve if they wanted him to be available for Week 16. Unsurprisingly, they did not activate him. But his practice window to return from injured reserve remains open for now.
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