Eagles Add Former WR Return Specialist to Practice Squad, Fans Spot Surprise at Practice
The Eagles made a quiet but intriguing roster move this week, one that could impact their special teams unit heading into the regular season. Just days after final cutdowns around the league, Philadelphia wasted no time in adding a familiar name back into the building.
With the practice squad still shuffling, the Eagles are using every available spot to prepare for a grueling schedule. Injuries and roster turnover always open doors, and one veteran of the team’s past has now walked back through it, eager for a second chance.
Fans at practice today immediately recognized the sight. Lining up on the field, wearing midnight green again, was a player whose best shot at sticking may come in the return game. After all, the Eagles are still searching for stability at that role.
The reunion comes after a brief stop elsewhere in the NFL. Earlier this offseason, he was claimed by the Los Angeles Rams, but the experiment didn’t last. Following final cuts, he was released—free to find another opportunity. Philadelphia offered the perfect landing spot.
That player is Britain Covey, the former undrafted wideout who became the Eagles’ primary returner during their 2022 Super Bowl run. Known for his quickness and fearlessness, Covey now rejoins the team on the practice squad, with an eye toward possibly reclaiming his old returner job.
Speaking on his comeback, Covey said: “This city gave me my first real shot in the NFL. To be back here, practicing again, it feels like coming home. I know nothing is guaranteed, but I’m ready to earn every rep and help this team however I can.”
For the Eagles, it’s a low-risk, high-upside move. For Covey, it’s a second chance at proving he belongs in the NFL—and perhaps, once again, the man to spark life into Philadelphia’s return game.
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