Multiple news items to discuss.
The Philadelphia Eagles officially announced five roster moves on Tuesday evening. An overview:
- DE Brandon Graham was placed on injured reserve.
- DE Charles Harris was claimed off waivers from the Carolina Panthers.
- DE KJ Henry was signed to the practice squad.
- DT Siaki Ika and WR Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint were released from the practice squad.
Let’s sort through this news on a player-by-player basis.
BRANDON GRAHAM
As we all know, Graham suffered a season-ending triceps injury during the Eagles’ win against the Los Angeles Rams.
Given that Graham previously said he plans on retiring after 2024, it’s possible he’s played his last NFL snap. Then again, Graham hasn’t totally closed the door on changing his mind. We’ll see.
For now, Graham is expected to remain around the team and bring good vibes and energy as much as he possibly can in an off-field role.
The Eagles will miss Graham’s on-field contributions; he was playing at a really high level this season. Their pass rush rotation is significantly worse off without him.
CHARLES HARRIS
Graham to IR opened up a roster spot for the Harris addition.
We wrote about the Eagles claiming Harris off waivers earlier on Tuesday.
While his numbers this season aren’t super encouraging, it’s possible he’ll benefit from playing in Philly as opposed to Carolina. Not only because there’s more juice to play for a winning team but also because of the supporting cast on defense.
At the very least, Harris is a credible rotational edge rusher that’s worth taking a look at. If he’s bad/ineffective, they can try other options.
KJ HENRY
Henry signing to the practice squad was first reported on Monday evening. There’s some reason to believe he has potential but it’s not encouraging that multiple teams have cut him.
Henry could be a candidate to be temporarily elevated from the practice squad. If he’s not used in that capacity, he’ll serve as extra edge rusher depth if/when the Eagles need him.
SIAKI IKA
Ika, a depth nose tackle, has bounced on and off the practice squad. He might return again before the season is over.
October 23, 2024: The Philadelphia Eagles signed DT Siaki Ika to the practice squad.
October 29, 2024: The Philadelphia Eagles released DT Siaki Ika.
November 20, 2024: The Philadelphia Eagles signed DT Siaki Ika to the practice squad
November 26, 2024: The Philadelphia Eagles released DT Siaki Ika.
MARCUS ROSEMY-JACKSAINT
The Eagles originally signed MRJ to their practice squad back in late August.
Not sure why they decided to move on now but it’s worth noting that the Eagles have an open practice squad spot now after cutting two players (Ika, MRJ) and only signing one (Henry).
EAGLES PRACTICE SQUAD
Each player below is eligible to be temporarily elevated to the active roster up to three times unless otherwise noted.
DE KJ Henry
TE C.J. Uzomah (one elevation remaining)
WR Parris Campbell (zero elevations remaining)
TE E.J. Jenkins (zero elevations remaining)
OLB Ochaun Mathis
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
S Andre’ Sam
T/G Brett Toth
OT Laekin Vakalahi (international exemption)
PRACTICE SQUAD INJURED LIST
WR John Ross (two elevations remaining)
