Eagles Sign Familiar Cornerback Just One Week After Release
Philadelphia, PA – September 2, 2025
The Eagles continued to fine-tune their depth chart this week, making adjustments on both sides of the ball as they prepare for the grind of the regular season. One move brought back a familiar face to the secondary, while another saw a young lineman depart.
Philadelphia’s roster gymnastics are nothing new, with the front office constantly looking for ways to maximize depth and flexibility. Injuries and matchups often dictate these late-summer tweaks, and the team wasted little time in retooling their practice squad.
The decision created another opportunity for a defensive back who has already spent time in the Eagles’ system. After being waived during final roster cuts, he was quickly brought back to provide valuable cover in the secondary.
At the same time, the team released offensive lineman Hollin Pierce, a rookie from Rutgers who had joined Philadelphia this offseason. Pierce had been stashed on the practice squad after cutdown day, but the Eagles ultimately chose to open the spot for a different need.
Fans understand that these moves are part of the constant churn in building a contender. For Philadelphia, keeping depth in the secondary is especially critical in an NFC East filled with high-powered passing attacks. Bringing back a familiar defender ensures continuity and experience.
That defender is Eli Ricks. After spending the past two seasons with the Eagles, appearing in 23 games, Ricks is back on the practice squad. “All I need is a chance,” Ricks said. “I’ve been here before, I know what it takes, and I’m ready to prove myself again in midnight green.”
For Ricks, the journey continues—fighting for reps, earning trust, and staying prepared for the moment when his number is called. For the Eagles, it’s another step toward building the kind of roster depth that can withstand the ups and downs of a long NFL season.
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