The Eagles have a day off on Saturday before they embark on a busy stretch heading into their first preseason game next Friday at Baltimore (7:30 PM, COZI in the Philadelphia market). However, the personnel staff continued to manage the roster as the team announced that it waived rookie tight end McCallan Castles with an injury designation.
Signed by the Eagles as an undrafted free agent following the 2024 NFL Draft, Castles spent six seasons in the college ranks, beginning at California before transferring to UC Davis and Tennessee for the 2023 campaign. Last year, Castles caught a career-high five touchdowns on 22 receptions and 283 yards. With the UC Davis Aggies, Castles was a two-time, second-team All-Big Sky selection.
The Eagles have not announced a corresponding roster move. Following the loss of Castles, there are five tight ends on the roster – Grant Calcaterra, Dallas Goedert, E.J. Jenkins, Albert Okwuegbunam, and C.J. Uzomah.
UPDATE: The Eagles claimed rookie tight end Kevin Foelsch off waivers from the Jets to take Castles' roster spot.
Nearly 50,000 fans turned what would have been a quiet summer Thursday night into a loud, frenetic gameday-like atmosphere at Lincoln Financial Field for the Public Practice.
Saquon Barkley poses for a selfie.
A perfect night for Eagles football.
Big ovation for Big Play Slay.
Welcome to Philly, Saquon!
Brandon Graham led the entire stadium in an "E-A-G-L-E-S, EAGLES!" chant following practice,
The crowd was hype for Jalen Hurts.
Lane Johnson practiced in Landon Dickerson's jersey.
The rookie (Quinyon Mitchell) and the vet (A.J. Brown)
A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith fired up the crowd!
A.J. Brown put on a show with the highlight catch of the night!
Selfies with Saquon!
The pass rush is a blur.
RB Kenneth Gainwell with the touchdown!
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Cam Jurgens and Ben VanSumeren
Trevor Keegan
Saquon Barkley hears it one more time from the fans!
Jake Elliott signs autographs.
Hope you had a great time!
The fans shower BG with tons of love.
Salute A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith!
Rookie OLB Jalyn Hunt
Rooke CB Quinyon Mitchell
RB Saquon Barkley with the carry.
Yes they do!
The offensive huddle
Big Play Slay
Rookie DB Cooper DeJean
RB Lew Nichols
Putting on a show under the lights!
DT Jalen Carter
CB Isaiah Rodgers
RB Saquon Barkley
QB Kenny Pickett
S C.J. Gardner-Johnson
Weaving through the traffic.
Ready for battle.
RB Kenneth Gainwell
The defense prepares for the play.
WR A.J. Brown
WR A.J. Brown and WR DeVonta Smith share a laugh with the fans.
K Jake Elliott
OL Mekhi Becton
QB Jalen Hurts breaks down the huddle.
T Lane Johnson
S C.J. Gardner-Johnson
The touchdown led to a slam dunk by TE Dallas Goedert.
The offense celebrates TE Dallas Goedert's touchdown.
OLB Josh Sweat
QB Jalen Hurts
S Tristin McCollum
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