The Eagles recently completed the NFL draft in Detroit, adding nine new players to their roster. In addition to the draft picks, the team is also set to sign some undrafted players to fill out the roster. To make room for these newcomers, the Eagles made some roster moves on Monday.
According to the NFL’s daily transaction report, the Eagles waived four players: defensive tackle Noah Elliss, wide receiver Griffin Hebert, defensive back Tiawan Mullen, and offensive lineman Lecitus Smith. Additionally, the team officially announced the signing of tackle Mekhi Becton.
The Eagles have signed a tackle from New York Jets as they continue to build their roster for next season. Out of the four players waived, only Lecitus Smith has regular season experience having appeared in 10 games and made two starts for Arizona Cardinals in 2022. Although he has yet to play for Philadelphia, his previous experience could be valuable for the team’s coaching staff.
This weekend will provide an opportunity for them to work with this year’s rookie class at their rookie minicamp. It is possible that more roster moves will be made following this event as the team assesses how well these new additions fit into their plans for next season.