Coming and Going

The last couple of days have been busy for the Eagles.

Roster Move: #Eagles have waived WR Anthony Mahoungou.

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) August 27, 2018

Roster Move: #Eagles have signed S Deshawntee Gallon.#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/Xi8kWZOcj6

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) August 27, 2018

Roster Move: #Eagles have released LB Corey Nelson.

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) August 26, 2018

Roster move: #Eagles have signed LB Jaboree Williams. #FlyEaglesFlyhttps://t.co/O5prQqVJP8 pic.twitter.com/fyungjzOfh

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) August 26, 2018

Roster Move: #Eagles have waived S Stephen Roberts. pic.twitter.com/IMxphzXgcn

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) August 25, 2018

What does all of this mean?

The Eagles are simply getting ready for the preseason finale. Gallon and Williams are here to eat up snaps and keep key backups from having to play much. They get a chance to put some game film out there for teams to see. Win-win for everybody.

Nelson was a major disappointment. The Eagles thought highly of his cover skills and STs ability. He failed to stand out on defense or STs. The Eagles did him a favor by cutting him now. He can talk to the other 31 teams. The Eagles didn’t want him getting hurt in the finale and having to pay him for the year. Win-win for both sides.

The preseason finale is always a tricky affair. There are some players the Eagles want to evaluate so they need them to play. Other guys will get on the field for a few plays, but not extended time.

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Report: Eagles OL Chance Warmack available in trade https://t.co/ZiRW96yqNf

— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) August 27, 2018

I think the Eagles would love to be able to deal Warmack. There isn’t a spot for him on the 53-man roster as of now. If they could deal him for anything, they’d be happy campers. Warmack is a mediocre player, but some teams are bad off enough that he would be an upgrade for them.

Let’s hope some OL coach out there thinks he is the one who can finally get Warmack to play to his potential.

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Let’s talk about the practice squad. Here are some candidates and quick thoughts.

Donnel Pumphrey – An extreme long shot for the roster, but the Eagles still like his potential. A year of practice could do him a world of good and would allow him to take a run at Darren Sproles’ spot next year.

Josh Adams – He’s got a legit shot to make the roster. If he doesn’t, the Eagles would likely have a lot of interest in keeping him. Adams has shown NFL ability this summer. He needs to work on durability.

DeAndre Carter – Another guy with a legit shot to make the roster. If not, he would make a lot of sense for the practice squad.

Greg Ward – Disappointing summer. I don’t know if the Eagles want to bring him back. Ward did not grow from Year One to Year Two, but the team may still see value in him as a practice player. Really could use a strong showing on Thursday to help his future.

Aaron Evans – The third string LG for the Eagles. I like what I’ve seen of Evans. Played LT in college so he’s got some versatility and that’s critical to them when it comes to backup O-linemen. Evans isn’t huge or athletic, but he’s smart and skilled. Could be an ideal practice player, if not someone who could develop for the future.

Jon Toth – Spent some time on the Eagles practice squad last year. Has the kind of size the Eagles seem to want in a C (Kelce is an anomaly).

Darrell Greene – The Eagles have kept Greene around for a couple of years. They like his size (321 pounds) and still think he’s got some upside. There is something to be said for continuity with practice players. I don’t think Greene has NFL potential, but the Eagles might disagree.

Toby Weathersby – Rookie UDFA who has been the third string RT. Has some potential, but needs a lot of work. Worth bringing to camp next year, but I’m not sure if he’s ready for the PS right now.

Billy Brown – Up and down summer. Has made some plays and remains a gifted athlete, but didn’t build off the promise he showed last year. Still worth keeping around to see if the light ever goes on because he does have NFL potential. He’s big, can run and has good hands.

Joe Ostman – Mixed feelings on Ostman. I love his college production and he’s had good moments here and there, but overall he’s been disappointing to me. Ostman struggles to get off blocks. He doesn’t do a great job of setting the edge. Hasn’t stood out as a pass rusher.

Danny Ezechukwu – The opposite of Ostman. I had no expectations for Ezechukwu, but he’s had a couple of really good moments. I see some athleticism. I see potential. Really curious to see how he plays on Thursday. Should get a lot of snaps.

Tre Sullivan – Legit shot to make the roster. If he doesn’t, will be a lock to make the PS. Good run defender. Still developing coverage skills.

Jeremy Reaves – Good tackler and run defender. Cover skills are a mess right now. Can he be developed?

Chandon Sullivan – Most years, might have a shot to make the roster. The Eagles are deep at CB so he’s got no chance. He is a Jim Schwartz player…confident and aggressive. Worth keeping around for the future.

DJ Killings – I could see him getting claimed by another team. Had a good summer. Hasn’t been great in the preseason, but has shown some potential. Good practice player last year and that will help his value with other teams.

De’Vante Bausby – Not likely to make the roster unless the Eagles go heavy at CB. I would think some other team would claim him. If not, definitely worth keeping around.

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