December 05, 2023
Bill Streicher/USA TODAY Sports
Kevin Byard's short stint in Philadelphia will be coming to an end.
On Monday, the Philadelphia Eagles announced that they agreed to terms with former Colts LB Shaq Leonard. He's just the latest notable player to be added to the Birds' roster in-season, and he may not be the last. Let's take a look back at the other guys they have signed so far in-season, and how each of them have played.
For the first time in a long time, the Eagles had a punter competition in training camp in 2023, which was between Arryn Siposs and undrafted rookie Ty Zentner. They both stunk, but Siposs stunk a little less so he won the job. After continuing to stink into the regular season, Siposs was cut, and Mann was signed.
Since joining the team, Mann hasn't really been discussed much, because, well, he's been good. I'm actually surprised he's not a little higher on this punter EPA list:
Week 12 Punter Rankings!!
— Puntalytics (@ThePuntRunts) November 29, 2023
Don’t look now but #titans Ryan Stonehouse is zooming up the leaderboard pic.twitter.com/nfoXwZ85Gm
After a few down years, the Eagles once again have a professional punter.
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The Eagles signed Roby to help solidify their slot corner needs after losing Avonte Maddox. He played in two games initially before missing the next three with a shoulder injury. He has since played the last three games against the Chiefs, Bills, and 49ers.
Roby has been more down than up, as he has missed tackles in each of the last two games, most notably when he got trucked by 125-pound Brock Purdy on Sunday.
Brock Purdy running over Roby still got me mad 😡 pic.twitter.com/uvo3Sb9HN8
— YouTuber: Eagle AL (@kb_973) December 4, 2023
The only thing saving Roby from a thumbs down is his crucial forced fumble on Travis Kelce against the Chiefs, which helped the Eagles win that game.
This punch out by Bradley Roby is superb 👊
— NFL (@NFL) November 21, 2023
📺: #PHIvsKC on ESPN/ABC
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/f0JSux0GFT pic.twitter.com/qoRXye0WoQ
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With Quez Watkins out, the Eagles felt they need more depth at wide receiver, and Jones was available so they brought him aboard. He made a nice TD catch Week 8 against the Commanders.
JULIO JONES GIVES THE @EAGLES THE LEAD.
— NFL (@NFL) October 29, 2023
📺: #PHIvsWAS on FOX
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/Quwvdzpx7G pic.twitter.com/s4BXgZIFAd
That TD aside, Jones has 4 catches on 7 targets for 8 yards, and his snap counts dipped significantly with Watkins' return to the lineup this past Sunday.
When A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Dallas Goedert are all healthy, the No. 3 receiver (whoever that may be) doesn't see many targets in the first place, and Jones now finds himself getting fewer snaps than Watkins and Olamide Zaccheaus. He could be a cut candidate if the Eagles need a roster spot at some point.
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The Eagles dealt for Byard at the trade deadline after suffering a bunch of injuries at safety. Byard has been good in run support and just generally as a tackler. He has also mostly been solid in coverage. In trying to think of obviously bad examples of his coverage this season, I got nothing, whereas I can easily rattle off at least a couple for all the other players in the secondary. He was a rare defensive back who did not get cooked against the 49ers.
Byard also had a huge interception of Patrick Mahomes in the Eagles' win over the Chiefs.
Philly gets it back. @KevinByard’s 1st INT with the @Eagles!
— NFL (@NFL) November 21, 2023
📺: #PHIvsKC on ESPN/ABC
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/f0JSux0GFT pic.twitter.com/GHWFoMZ1LH
Byard should only continue to get better as he gets more and more comfortable in a new scheme.
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