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

[time2rock]

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

[UK_EaglesFan89]

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

[time2rock]

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.  

[UK_EaglesFan89]

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.