Eagles Elevate Veterans for Buccaneers Clash

In a bold move ahead of their Sunday clash against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Philadelphia Eagles have elevated veteran wide receivers Parris Campbell and John Ross from their practice squad. This adjustment comes as the Eagles deal with significant injuries to key players, including DeVonta Smith, who has been ruled out due to a concussion, and A.J. Brown, who has been downgraded to out with a hamstring issue after missing two weeks.

Filling the Void Left by Injuries

With injuries mounting, the Eagles are turning to Campbell and Ross to fill the void. This marks Campbell's third consecutive week being elevated, and he has now exhausted his practice squad elevations. For the Eagles to retain him moving forward, they will need to sign him to their 53-man roster. During his time on the field last week, Campbell logged 36 offensive snaps (50%), recording 2 receptions for 13 yards. Having played for six seasons in the NFL, Campbell had his most productive year in 2022, with 63 catches, 623 receiving yards, and 3 touchdowns.

John Ross's Comeback Story

John Ross, who recently signed to the practice squad, has an interesting backstory. Selected as the 9th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, Ross’s career has been tumultuous, with no regular season play since 2021 when he was with the New York Giants. After briefly retiring, Ross returned to football, impressing during a tryout with the Eagles. He spent the entire training camp with the team but was released before being re-signed post their victory in New Orleans.

Competing for Roster Spots

Despite both players competing for roster spots during the summer, neither made the initial 53-man roster, as the Eagles opted to trade for former Washington player Jahan Dotson. In the upcoming match, the Eagles’ receiving corps will feature Dotson, Johnny Wilson, Campbell, and Ross, creating a challenging yet intriguing lineup.

Roster Updates Ahead of Game

Adding to their growing roster strength, the Eagles will not need to elevate a backup center or a third tight end this week, as both Nick Gates and Jack Stoll are now on the active roster. However, there's uncertainty surrounding right tackle Lane Johnson, who is listed as questionable due to a concussion—leaving fans anxious about the Eagles' ability to protect quarterback Jalen Hurts against a formidable Buccaneers defense.

High Stakes in Tampa Bay

With the stakes high and a patchwork receiving corps set to take the field, fans eagerly await to see if the Eagles can rise to the occasion and secure a victory in Tampa!