The Eagles are getting healthier and one of their most important defenders is returning to the lineup, as Avonte Maddox has been activated from injured reserve.
We've activated CB Avonte Maddox from Injured Reserve, elevated LB Brandon Smith from the practice squad for tomorrow's game, and placed TE Albert Okwuegbunam on Injured Reserve. pic.twitter.com/6u6O66QqfJ
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 30, 2023
Philadelphia elevated linebacker Brandon Smith from the practice squad for tomorrow’s game, and placed tight end Albert Okwuegbunam on Injured Reserve.
Last season, Maddox had 43 tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack, three passes defended and one interception.
Selected in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL draft, Maddox has played six seasons for the Eagles, amassing 188 solo tackles, 58 assists, 3.0 sacks, one fumble recovery, and four interceptions.
Avonte Maddox activated
Last season, Maddox had 43 tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack, three passes defended and one interception.
Selected in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL draft, Maddox has played six seasons for the Eagles, amassing 188 solo tackles, 58 assists, 3.0 sacks, one fumble recovery, and four interceptions.
Elevated LB Brandon Smith from the practice squad
Philadelphia elevated linebacker Brandon Smith from the practice squad for tomorrow’s game, his second call-up of the season.
Smith is a second-year linebacker out of Penn State and will make his Eagles debut against the Giants.
A fourth-round Panthers pick in 2022, Smith played 12 games with one start for Carolina last season.
He made five tackles in 53 defensive snaps.
Place Albert Okwuegbunam on Injured Reserve.
