The Eagles’ initial practice squad has a few names that feel more like temporary parking spots than final destinations.
Philadelphia carried 13 players on the first practice squad, and that group immediately invites a second look because of how the 53-man roster shook out. The team kept four quarterbacks, while the depth at linebacker and safety looks thin. That opens the door for some of the best performers from camp and preseason to push for active-roster jobs.
Chance Campbell is one of the clearest examples. The linebacker earned a rare shoutout from defensive coordinator Vic Fangio during training camp, which turned heads for a reason.
Campbell backed that up by finishing the preseason with 10 tackles. With only four inside linebackers currently on the roster, there’s room for at least one more body there, and Campbell’s case gets stronger if the Eagles can sort out the quarterback situation and free up a spot.
He also brings special teams value.
Carson Steele also looks like a player who should not be sitting on the practice squad. He had a strong camp and preseason and showed he can do a little bit of everything.
Steele ran the ball, caught passes and contributed on special teams, finishing the preseason with 59 rushing yards, a team-high 136 receiving yards and two touchdowns in three games. Some around the team viewed him as a possible fullback fit in this offense, and with Cameron Latu claimed by the New England Patriots, Steele makes even more sense as a player who should be on the active roster for that role and for kickoff coverage.
Cole Wisniewski is a different kind of case, but the upside is obvious. He missed most of training camp with an injury, so he never really got a full chance to show what he could do early on.
Late in camp, though, he flashed enough to look like a special teams piece and safety depth. That matters for an Eagles team with concerns about Marcus Epps or Michael Carter II starting at safety, even though both had solid camps.
Keeping Wisniewski on the active roster would at least give Philadelphia some insurance, and the Reed Blankenship comparisons only make the buzz louder.
Weru also belongs in this conversation. He has played in only three football games in his life, and all three came in Eagles preseason action. He still needs development, but he managed to get a sack in his second game, which is the kind of early production that gets noticed.
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Howie Roseman Just Sent A Message To The Eagles CB Room
The Eagles added another name to their practice squad mix this week, bringing in former Ravens cornerback Robert Longerbeam as they keep sorting through options in the secondary. Longerbeam was a sixth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and his path has already included a season lost to a torn patellar tendon, which makes this a low-risk, high-upside look for a team that is never shy about churning the bottom of the roster.
Longerbeam was part of a broader wave of additions, with Philadelphia also signing wide receiver Danny Gray, offensive tackle Kiran Amegadjie and running back Jaydon Blue. For the cornerback room, the move reinforces how aggressively the Eagles are continuing to collect bodies and competition, leaving the shape of the group very much in flux as the team keeps evaluating who can stick. [Read more 🡒]
Eagles Just Took A Quiet Flier On Former Draft Picks
The Eagles finished filling out their 17-man practice squad by adding a small batch of familiar names and fresh lottery tickets, a move that fits the way they like to stock the back end of the roster. Wide receiver Danny Gray, offensive lineman Kiran Amegadjie, cornerback Robert Longerbeam and running back Jaydon Blue all landed on the group, giving Philadelphia a mix of developmental depth at several spots while keeping the emphasis on players with some draft pedigree or previous camp exposure.
For a team that consistently treats the practice squad as more than just paperwork, the additions are notable because they widen the pool behind the 53-man roster without forcing any immediate decisions. The Eagles also have their international exemption spot occupied by defensive tackle Uar Bernard, so the group is now in place, leaving the next question to be how quickly any of these former draft picks can turn a quiet signing into something more meaningful. [Read more 🡒]
Eagles Take A Flier On A Former Cowboys Draft Pick
Jaydon Blues move across the NFC East gives the Eagles another look at a back they once had to plan against, and it comes with a little bit of intrigue for a practice squad spot. The former Cowboys fifth-round pick was one of Dallas depth options last year, and his path through the league has already included real game action after injuries pushed him into the mix.
Blue never quite turned those chances into steady production in Dallas, though, and that inconsistency ultimately left him vulnerable when roster cuts arrived. Philadelphia is taking the chance anyway, adding him to the practice squad and betting that a change of scenery can make the most of a player whose talent has flashed even as his role has remained unsettled. [Read more 🡒]