Eagles Add 13 Practice Squad Players, Sign Jaydon Blue After Missing on Waivers

Q: Why did the Eagles keep four practice-squad spots open after signing 13 players and skipping waiver claims?

The Eagles likely left four practice-squad spots open to preserve flexibility rather than rush into claims or signings. Philadelphia did not win any waiver claims, in part because it sat low in the waiver order — 23rd, based on the 2026 draft order — so it had limited control over that market. Four players it may have wanted back for developmental depth were claimed by other teams, but otherwise most of its preferred cut candidates cleared waivers and could be re-signed directly. By signing 13 players instead of immediately filling all 16 standard spots, the Eagles kept room to react over the next few days. That gives Howie Roseman flexibility to add outside veterans, address positions affected by waiver losses, or wait on players released elsewhere after other teams make follow-up moves. It also avoids locking in the back end of the practice squad before the market fully settles. The international player pathway rules are part of the math. Teams can carry 16 practice-squad players, plus a 17th if one is used as an international exemption. Because Uar Bernard or Joshua Weru can fill that exempt slot, the Eagles effectively had space for three more standard additions and potentially a fourth if one of those two is formally designated as the IPP exemption. So the open spots were not a sign of inactivity. They were a roster-management choice: keep developmental players they wanted, skip unfavorable waiver claims, and maintain flexibility for late additions.

3 articles · Updated · Bleeding Green Nation · Sep 1

Philadelphia formally announced 13 practice squad signings Monday, then added former Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue later in the day as it rebuilt depth after cutdowns.
No waiver claims went through for the Eagles, who sat 23rd in the order, forcing them to restock primarily with players who cleared waivers and agreed to return.
Four practice squad spots remain open, though one extra slot can be used on International Pathway Program player Uar Bernard if his signing is finalized.
Four players the Eagles cut were claimed elsewhere — Cameron Williams by Atlanta, Myles Hinton by Cincinnati, Kapena Gushiken by Indianapolis and Cameron Latu by New England.
Andre' Sam cleared waivers and reverted to injured reserve, ending his 2026 season as Philadelphia continues shaping the back end of its roster.