Eagles Bolster Backfield Depth, Sign Former Cowboys RB Jaydon Blue to Practice Squad

Well, it looks like the Philadelphia Eagles are wasting no time in fine-tuning their roster as the regular season looms! The Birds have officially brought running back Jaydon Blue into their fold, signing him to the practice squad this Monday, September 1, 2026. This move comes hot on the heels of Blue being waived by the rival Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, a part of the usual flurry of final roster cuts across the league.

For those unfamiliar, Jaydon Blue is a talented young player who the Cowboys actually drafted in the fifth round just last year, back in the 2025 NFL Draft, out of the University of Texas. It’s always interesting to see a player make the jump between division rivals, even if it’s initially to the practice squad. This acquisition certainly adds another layer of depth to an Eagles running back room that already features the likes of Saquon Barkley, Tank Bigsby, and Will Shipley. Blue now joins Dameon Pierce and Carson Steele as running backs on the practice squad, offering the coaching staff plenty of options as they prepare for the season.

But Blue isn't the only fresh face or familiar presence the Eagles have brought aboard for their initial 16-man practice squad. They've assembled a really intriguing group of players, a mix of young hopefuls and those looking for another shot. On the offensive line, we've got Kiran Amegadjie, a promising talent who was a third-round pick by the Chicago Bears in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Yale, alongside Jake Majors, a center/guard, and tackle John Ojukwu.

The receiving corps sees Danny Gray, who played his college ball at SMU and Blinn, and Britain Covey returning, a fan-favorite for his special teams prowess. On the defensive side, the Eagles have added quite a few players to beef up their depth. Cornerback Robert Longerbeam is back, a player whose journey has seen him battle back from a season-ending knee injury suffered last August. The defensive tackle group includes Uar Bernard, an international player from the International Player Pathway program, and Gabe Hall. The linebacker room is rounded out by Chance Campbell, Keyshawn James-Newby, Mason Reiger, and Joshua Weru, another international player.

And let's not forget the secondary, which now includes safeties Maximus Pulley and Cole Wisniewski. It’s clear the Eagles are casting a wide net, ensuring they have talent readily available should injuries or strategic needs arise during the demanding NFL season. With their regular season opener against the Washington Commanders just around the corner on September 13, 2026, these practice squad additions could prove vital. It’s a smart move by the Eagles to secure some potential impact players who are already familiar with the NFL landscape, even if it’s been on other teams.