The Eagles have been one of many more healthy groups within the NFL all through this season, however that doesn’t imply they’ve been proof against them.
Following Chauncey Garnder-Johnson’s stint on IR, and Reed Blankenship’s harm towards the Giants on Sunday, the Eagles now solely have two wholesome safeties on the roster. And even Howie Roseman is aware of that isn’t sufficient.
In response to experiences, the Eagles have signed former beginning security Anthony Harris as of Tuesday morning. Harris performed in three video games for the Denver Broncos this season however solely performed on particular groups.
Only a 12 months in the past although Harris was a key participant within the Eagles’ secondary. Anthony Harris performed in 14 video games final season because the beginning free security and totaled 72 tackles and one decide. Philadelphia introduced him again within the offseason however with the commerce for CGJ, lower Harris earlier than the 53-man roster was introduced.
In his eight-year NFL profession, Harris has totaled 10 picks (most with the Minnesota Vikings) and over 350 tackles.
Whereas Blankenship’s harm doesn’t seem to warrant a stint to IR in accordance with further experiences, and CGJ not coming off IR for one more couple of weeks, the Eagles seem able to belief a former starter to assist their secondary out.
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