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Glenn Erby

Eagles announce 4 roster moves

The Eagles returned from the bye week to start preparation for a Super Bowl rematch against the Chiefs, and the team announced four roster moves on Tuesday.

Safety Justin Evans had his 21 day practice window activated, while the team also signed tight end Noah Togiai and offensive guard Lecitus Smith to the Practice Squad.

The team also released TE E.J. Jenkins from the Practice Squad.

Opened the 21-day practice window for S Justin Evans

Oct 8, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) runs the ball against Philadelphia Eagles safety Justin Evans (30) during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Evans is eligible to return this week against the Chiefs.

He spent the past month on Injured Reserve after injuring his knee in the team’s Week 5 win over the Rams.

Evans also missed Week 4 with a neck injury.

In four games this season, Evans has had 14 tackles, two pass deflections, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.

Signed OL Lecitus Smith to the practice squad

Oct 16, 2021; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies offensive lineman Lecitus Smith (54) blocks Pittsburgh Panthers defensive lineman Calijah Kancey (8) during the second half at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

The Cardinals drafted Smith in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft out of Virginia Tech. During his rookie season, he played in 10 games, starting two.

After being released by the Cardinals during final roster cuts before this season, Smith briefly spent time on the Texans’ practice squad.

Signed TE Noah Togiai to the practice squad

Aug 21, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns linebacker Dakota Allen (56) tackles Philadelphia Eagles tight end Noah Togiai (83) during the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

Togiai will begin third stint with the team. The tight end was signed by the Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2020, but was waived during final roster cuts.

He rejoined the team in 2021, spending time on the practice squad and active roster until the end of last season. While not in Midnight Green, Togiai has spent time with the Colts, Cardinals, and Raiders.

Togiai has played in seven NFL games.

Released TE E.J. Jenkins from the practice squad

Aug 12, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; New York Jets tight end E.J. Jenkins (49) scores a touchdown as Carolina Panthers safety Sam Franklin Jr. (42) defends in the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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