Eagles re-sign LB Nicholas Morrow among other roster moves

The Philadelphia Eagles spent Labor Day making four roster moves ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the New England Patriots. The team signed linebacker Nicholas Morrow and offensive lineman Tyre Phillips to the 16-man practice squad and in corresponding moves, they released cornerback Tiawan Mullen and linebacker Kyron Johnson. Morrow, an undrafted free agent […]

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Sep 5, 2023 7:57 AM EDT

Eagles' LB Nicholas Morrow — Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

The Philadelphia Eagles spent Labor Day making four roster moves ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the New England Patriots.

The team signed linebacker Nicholas Morrow and offensive lineman Tyre Phillips to the 16-man practice squad and in corresponding moves, they released cornerback Tiawan Mullen and linebacker Kyron Johnson.

Practice Squad: Eagles have signed LB Nicholas Morrow and OL Tyre Phillips, and released CB Tiawan Mullen and LB Kyron Johnson. pic.twitter.com/BmJekaPL2F
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 4, 2023

Morrow, an undrafted free agent in 2017, initially joined the Eagles during free agency. The team had plans for him to compete for a starting linebacker position following a 2022 season where he led the Chicago Bears in tackles in 2022.

However, Morrow ended up getting buried on the depth chart after losing a training camp battle to Christian Elliss and Zach Cunnigham.

As for Phillips, he was a former third-round pick of the Baltimore Ravens in 2020 and spent last season with the New York Giants where he played predominantly at right tackle. Aside from his big-bodied frame at 6-foot-5 and 325 pounds, Phillips brings versatility to the Eagles' depth chart as he has played at every position along the offensive line except at center.