The Philadelphia Eagles formally revealed 6 lineup relocations ahead of their Week 17 home video game versus the Dallas Cowboys. An introduction:
- QB Ian Book was signed from the practice team to the active lineup.
- DE Bryce Huff was triggered from hurt reserve to the active lineup.
- RB Tyrion Davis-Price and Pound Dallas Gant were momentarily raised from the practice team.
- WR Britain Covey was put on hurt reserve.
- DE Charles Harris was waived.
Keep in mind: groups can momentarily promote practice team gamers as much as 3 times each in the routine season and an endless variety of times in the postseason.
Let's sort through this news on a player-by-player basis.
The Eagles initially signed Book to their practice team on Thursday. By signing him to the lineup rather of briefly raising him, the Eagles can keep him non-active as the emergency situation 3rd quarterback for Sunday's video game. That's to state, he'll be qualified to play if both Kenny Pickett and Tanner McKee leave the video game and can't return. The Eagles would've needed to keep Book active for him to be qualified to play if they had just briefly raised him from the practice team.
The Eagles are clearly hoping they will not need to utilize Book. With Jalen Hurts out and Kenny Pickett dealing with a ribs injury, having Book as an emergency situation choice most likely beats having no quarterback at all.
BRYCE HUFF
Huff is back on the lineup after missing out on 5 video games while on hurt reserve due to a wrist injury. Prior to getting hurt, Huff stopped working to measure up to the lofty expectations connected with a three-year, $51.1 million agreement; he's produced simply 2.5 sacks and 3 TFLs in 10 video games this season. While Huff's return is barely anticipated to be a significant increase for the Eagles' defense, having him back does assist out the pass rush rotation. With both Huff and Brandon Graham getting hurt, the Birds have actually mainly been counting on the edge rush trio of Nolan Smith, Josh Sweat, and novice Jalyx Hunt. Having the ability to broaden the rotation to 4 gamers is more effective. And, who understands, possibly the light goes on for Huff down the stretch here? Most likely unworthy holding your breath on that front, specifically given that he's going to be having fun with a cast on. Crazier things have actually occurred.
Will Shipley being eliminated with a concussion left the Eagles with 2 healthy running backs: Saquon Barkley and Kenny Gainwell. Now they have TDP as the 3rd running back.
DALLAS GANT
Nakobe Dean being ruled uncertain left the Eagles with 3 healthy off-ball linebackers: Zack Baun, Oren Burks, and Jeremiah Trotter Jr. Now they have Gant as the 4th linebacker.
Covey suffered a neck injury throughout the Eagles' Week 13 win over the Baltimore Ravens. His practice involvement ever since:
