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The Philadelphia Eagles were allowed to sign players to their practice squad beginning on Sunday at noon.

That has yet to happen, or at least no signings have yet to be announced.

Why does this matter?

Well, some of the players the Eagles cut on Saturday will more than likely be signed to the practice squad, which is vital to a team’s success.

Practice squad players are allowed to do just that, practice with the 53-man roster everday. They learn the offensive and defensive schemes but aren’t allowed to play in a game.

They are there in case of injuries or player releases. If the Eagles need to replace an injured player who has been placed on injured reserve or fill a roster spot because of a release, management can sign a player to the active roster from the practice squad.

Players on the practice squad develop their talents and understanding of the team’s playbook while waiting for the big call. There are eight spots on each team’s practice squad roster.

Once the signings are announced we will have all eight players listed here with their position and whether or not they where with the Eagles in training camp.

The Philadelphia Eagles made their final roster cuts on Saturday, minutes before the league’s 6pm deadline, and there weren’t many surprises either.

Defensive end Jerome McDougle was the biggest surprise to be cut on Saturday after such an impressive season.

There just weren’t enough spots for McDougle on this team and his past history of injuries made him expendable. Continue Reading »

Rookie linebacker Joe Mays has made quite an impression during the 2008 pre-season and training camp in more than one way.

Mays has impressed not only his coaches but also his teammates in his strong play and quick adaptation to the defensive scheme but he has also left a lasting impression on his opponents.

Mays has been flying all over the field in the Eagles four pre-season games, hitting everyone in site, coming up with tackle after tackle.

In the pre-season finale against the New York Jets, Mays tallied a game-high 12 tackles.

That is the second time this pre-season that Mays has accomplished this feat. He is making a name for himself amongst Eagles fans as well. He is quickly becoming a fan favorite despite not playing a regular season game yet.

Mays has done all but solidify himself a roster spot for the 2008 season. He will be a prominent backup and a starter on special teams coverage. Look for him to see plenty of playing time on defense as the season progresses and he continues to develop.