
Just days after their Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, the Philadelphia Eagles have begun preparations for the 2025 season by signing 13 players to reserve/future contracts. These contracts are typically extended to players who were not on an active 53-man roster at the end of the previous season, allowing them to compete for a spot in the upcoming season’s roster.
Here’s a breakdown of the players signed:
- DB Tariq Castro-Fields: A 6-foot-1, 197-pound defensive back from Penn State, Castro-Fields was a sixth-round pick by the San Francisco 49ers in 2022. He has played in 10 games with the Washington Commanders and two with the Carolina Panthers, primarily contributing on special teams.
- WR Elijah Cooks: Standing at 6-foot-4 and weighing 215 pounds, Cooks went undrafted out of San Jose State in 2023. He spent time with the Jacksonville Jaguars, appearing in 11 games over two seasons and recording three receptions for 38 yards.
- RB Tyrion Davis-Price: A third-round pick in 2022 from LSU, Davis-Price played seven games over two seasons with the 49ers before joining the Eagles’ practice squad. He made a brief appearance in one game for Philadelphia, rushing three times for seven yards.
- LB Dallas Gant: An undrafted linebacker from Toledo, Gant spent the latter part of the 2024 season on the Eagles’ practice squad.
- WR Danny Gray: A third-round selection by the 49ers in 2022, Gray is a 6-foot, 200-pound receiver from SMU. He has appeared in 13 games, primarily contributing on special teams.
- DT Gabe Hall: An undrafted defensive tackle from Baylor, Hall joined the Eagles’ practice squad late in the 2024 season.
- DE KJ Henry: Selected in the fifth round of the 2023 draft by the Washington Commanders, Henry is a 6-foot-4, 255-pound defensive end from Clemson. He has played in 12 games, recording limited statistics.
- LB Ochaun Mathis: A sixth-round pick by the Los Angeles Rams in 2023, Mathis is a 6-foot-5, 260-pound linebacker from Nebraska. He has appeared in 10 games, primarily on special teams.
- TE Nick Muse: Drafted in the seventh round by the Minnesota Vikings in 2022, Muse is a 6-foot-5, 252-pound tight end from South Carolina. He has played in eight games, recording one reception for nine yards.
- CB Parry Nickerson: A sixth-round pick in 2018 by the New York Jets, Nickerson has bounced around the league, including stints with the Jaguars, Packers, and Dolphins. He has appeared in 25 games, primarily as a special teams contributor.
- S Andre’ Sam: An undrafted safety from Tulane, Sam spent the 2024 season on the Eagles’ practice squad.
- OT Laekin Vakalahi: An undrafted offensive tackle from Utah State, Vakalahi joined the Eagles’ practice squad late in the 2024 season.
- CB A.J. Woods: An undrafted cornerback from Pittsburgh, Woods spent time on the Eagles’ practice squad during the 2024 season.
These signings aim to bolster the Eagles’ depth and provide competition during the offseason as the team prepares to defend their Super Bowl title in the upcoming season.
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