Open Thread: Eagles Begin To Make Cuts
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The Eagles need to cut their roster to 53 by 4 p.m. on Saturday. We’ll continue to update this thread as news trickles in.
Here are all the players that were cut in alphabetical order for the Eagles to get to 53:
QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson
LB Don Cherry
S Blake Countess
DT Bruce Gaston
LB Quentin Gause
LB Najee Goode
G Darrell Greene
WR Marcus Johnson
C Barrett Jones
WR Cayleb Jones
RB Byron Marshall
TE M.J. McFarland
DE Jake Metz
RB Cedric O’Neal
TE Chris Pantale
K Cody Parkey
S Ed Reynolds
CB JaCorey Shepherd
DT Aziz Shittu
LB Myke Tavarres
WR David Watford
4:22 — It didn’t take too long for Sanchez to land somewhere. He’s staying in the NFC East:
Former Broncos and Eagles QB Mark Sanchez is going to sign with the Dallas Cowboys, league source tells ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 3, 2016
3:59 — Around the league, former Eagles quarterback Mark Sanchez will be cut in Denver. That means the Eagles will not get a draft pick from Denver.
Broncos are releasing QB Mark Sanchez, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 3, 2016
3:55 — The team has officially announced their roster moves to get to 53 players.
ROSTER MOVES: #Eagles have released 21 players to trim roster to 53. pic.twitter.com/0Obc2qvcjG
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 3, 2016
3:38 — Ed Reynolds, who had a pick-six in Thursday night’s win over the Jets, has been cut.
The #Eagles cut DB Ed Reynolds, who had a pick-6 a few days ago against the #Jets. Former 5th rounder from 2014.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 3, 2016
3:23 — Josh Andrews is safe once again, according to his agent.
The Philadelphia Eagles have just informed us that C/G Josh Andrews has again made their 53-man roster. Was with them all last season.
— Brett Tessler (@TesslerSports) September 3, 2016
2:42 — More good news for two other rookie UDFAs.
Things are looking good for DT Destiny Vaeao and CB CJ Smith. #Eagles
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) September 3, 2016
2:39 — It appears as if Paul Turner will make the 53-man roster.
FWIW, the belief among his teammates is that Paul Turner has made the 53 man roster. #Eagles
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) September 3, 2016
2:19 — Aziz Shittu has been released. It’s the ninth reported cut so far this weekend.
DL Aziz Shittu has been released, per source. #Eagles
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) September 3, 2016
1:40 — Blake Countess, the Eagles’ sixth-round pick this year, is no longer on the team.
The #Eagles are waiving sixth-round pick S Blake Countess, per source. Would be an obvious practice squad choice if he clears.
— Dave Zangaro (@DZangaroNBCS) September 3, 2016
1:31 — Byron Marshall, as expected, appears to be heading to the Eagles’ practice squad.
#Eagles have waived RB Byron Marshall, per source. Want to sign him to PS if he clears.
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) September 3, 2016
1:29 — Marcus Johnson is also likely heading to the practice squad.
The #Eagles are cutting undrafted WR Marcus Johnson, per source. I'm told he's expected to land on practice squad if he clears waivers.
— Dave Zangaro (@DZangaroNBCS) September 3, 2016
1:00 — David Watford is gone, but probably not for long.
The #Eagles have waived WR David Watford, but plan to bring him back to the practice squad if he clears waivers, per source.
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) September 3, 2016
10:20 — This isn’t related to cuts, but it’s significant nonetheless. Update: Yeah, it happened.
https://twitter.com/GoesslingESPN/status/772076898046181376
10:02 — With Quentin Gause gone, the Eagles may look to add a linebacker cut from another team if they want six at the position instead of five. Regardless, Gause seems like a strong practice squad candidate.
The #Eagles are releasing rookie LB Quentin Gause, per source.
— Dave Zangaro (@DZangaroNBCS) September 3, 2016
9:53 — It’s also very unlikely the Eagles bring McLeod Bethel-Thompson back on the practice squad.
#Eagles told QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson that they are going to waive him, source said.
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) September 3, 2016
9:51 — Former member of the Philadelphia Soul Jake Metz lasted less than a week.
The #Eagles have released Jake Metz, per source. No plans for the practice squad.
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) September 3, 2016
9:39 — Myke Tavarres is reportedly going to be released, but he’s one of the linebackers the Birds may want to bring back on the practice squad. Update: A source confirms the news, adding it’s unlikely the Eagles sign Tavarres to the practice squad. —JP
Eagles to release LB Myke Tavarres j https://t.co/5UPRrBdWEe
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) September 3, 2016