Eagles add DT David Blay, RB Ja’Quinden Jackson and OLB Tarron Jackson ahead of Ravens preseason game

The Philadelphia Eagles moved to add depth in multiple areas of their roster on Monday, signing defensive tackle David Blay, running back Ja’Quinden Jackson, and outside linebacker Tarron Jackson ahead of the weekend’s preseason matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. The transactions reflect the kind of camp roster management teams use to evaluate options in live work while also keeping a full complement at key positions.

According to the team, the signings came in conjunction with cuts at two other spots. The Eagles waived guard Jaeden Roberts and tight end Dae’Quan Wright as the organization reshaped the bottom of the roster. In this phase of camp, those moves often come down to fit, availability, and how players perform in the limited windows when coaches can compare them directly in practice.

On the defensive side, Blay’s addition is aimed at strengthening the interior of the defensive line, a group that typically sees heavy rotation during preseason games. For a team preparing for the Ravens, the matchup matters less as a final “evaluation” and more as a chance to see how new or fringe depth holds up against real rushing and blocking looks.

The Eagles also signed Jackson on offense, bringing in a running back to compete for reps behind the primary ball carriers. In preseason weeks, backfield depth often gets its clearest audition when the starter-heavy packages thin out. That makes the timing notable for Ja’Quinden Jackson, who arrives with camp already underway and the next preseason game close enough to influence how the coaching staff plans its snap distribution.

On the edge, Tarron Jackson’s signing gives Philadelphia another option as it continues to develop its outside linebacker rotations. Preseason lineups frequently balance pass-rush responsibilities with assignments that test whether players can execute against varied protection schemes. An additional veteran-plus rookie mix can also help the staff keep specialized roles consistent across different personnel groupings.

Philadelphia also made a separate injury-related roster adjustment. The team placed running back Elijah Mitchell on Injured Reserve, a move that removes him from active availability for the time being and reshapes the depth chart at the position. With camp progressing toward preseason action, placing a player on IR can accelerate the importance of the other backfield auditions, including Jackson’s new opportunity.

The immediate focus now shifts to how these additions look in the Eagles’ upcoming preparation and how much each player factors into the weekend plan against the Ravens. For Blay, that means interior defensive line work and run-pass reads. For Ja’Quinden Jackson, it will be ball security, tempo, and how quickly he can translate practice execution into game reps. For Tarron Jackson, the key will be pass-rush technique and assignment clarity as the staff identifies which players can be trusted for live downs. The team’s next preseason appearance will likely provide the clearest public benchmark for whether these signings simply fill practice needs or translate into meaningful playing time.

As always, it is important to remember that preseason rosters and roles can change quickly. Waivers and IR decisions made during camp typically serve two purposes: creating space for evaluations and managing health. The Eagles’ next set of transaction decisions will depend on what the coaching staff sees over the final stretch of the preseason calendar leading into the regular season.