Eagles sign RB Kerryon Johnson and OL Luke Juriga to the practice squad

Dec 28, 2021 at 05:02 PM

 

Chris McPherson

The Eagles made several roster moves involving the practice squad on Tuesday:

• Signed RB Kerryon Johnson – A former second-round pick of the Detroit Lions, Johnson spent Training Camp with the Eagles. Johnson spent time earlier this season with the San Francisco 49ers, playing for them in Week 3 on special teams. Johnson has 1,225 career rushing yards and 11 total touchdowns since entering the league in 2018.

• Signed OL Luke Juriga – The reserve offensive lineman was on the Eagles' practice squad until Saturday.

• Released K Matt McCrane – Special Teams Coordinator Michael Clay said on Tuesday that McCrane was originally added as an insurance policy with the uptick in COVID cases.

• Placed WR John Hightower on the Practice Squad COVID-19 list

• Protected G/T Kayode Awosika, RB Jason Huntley, CB Mac McCain, and LB JaCoby Stevens – These players cannot be signed to another team's active roster this week.

https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-sign-kerryon-johnson-and-luke-juriga-to-the-practice-squad

I'd be for Johnson being promoted and playing on Sunday. I think he's decent. 

Initially I was thinking they'd need him due to lack of depth (thinking Sanders and Howard would both be out).  But have heard Howard is good to go so we shall see.  

34 minutes ago, time2rock said:

Initially I was thinking they'd need him due to lack of depth (thinking Sanders and Howard would both be out).  But have heard Howard is good to go so we shall see.  

I suspect this is just a cautious move. They know Johnson can play in the NFL and if required at short notice he'd be a better option than Huntley.