After missing four games due to a knee injury, Evans is eligible to be activated from injured reserve.
Evans started the season as the starting safety opposite Reed Blankenship, but with the Kevin Byard trade, he will likely play fewer snaps. Evans could be the third safety ahead of rookie Sydney Brown; he may be more suited to a rotating position.
Evans’ return is welcome because the Eagles’ only three safeties are Blankenship, Byard, and Brown. At the very least, he adds depth.
It remains to be seen if Evans will be able to play this weekend or if he will need to rest for several weeks. The injury report for this week will be
ADDITIONAL NOTE: Despite being placed on IR at the same time as Evans, the Eagles did not activate Quez Watkins’ 21-day practice window. This could imply that Quez will not be ready to return until at least Week 12
Togiai joined the Eagles as an undrafted rookie free agent after the 2020 NFL Draft. The Indianapolis Colts claimed him off waivers, but he returned to Philadelphia in 2021 and remained on the Eagles’ practice squad through the 2022 season.
In the offseason, Togiai joined Jonathan Gannon at the Arizona Cardinals. In October, he spent time on the practice squad of the Las Vegas Raiders.
With Dallas Goedert out, the Eagles may try to add tight end depth to their practice squad. Togiai is already familiar with the scheme and has played on special teams.
Smith was chosen by the Arizona Cardinals in the sixth round (No. 215) of the 2022 NFL Draft. He made two starts in ten games as a rookie before being released before the 2023 season. Smith recently spent time on the practice squad of the Houston Texans.
Again, the Eagles appear to be looking for more OL depth, and Smith provides guard/center versatility.
The Eagles intended to replenish the pipeline at Jeff Stoutland University after losing three practice squad offensive lineman in recent weeks.
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The Eagles currently prefer Togiai’s ability to contribute in the short term over Jenkins’ long-term development potential. Jenkins was released after joining the Eagles’ practice squad on November 1.
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