Eagles add tackle depth by signing Bears 2024 third-round pick Kiran Amegadjie to the practice squad

The Philadelphia Eagles have moved to add developmental depth to their offensive line by signing former Chicago Bears tackle Kiran Amegadjie to the team’s practice squad, according to Yahoo Sports. The move comes after the Eagles’ final roster cuts on Sunday, a point in the preseason process when teams commonly turn to the practice squad to build depth at key positions and create additional reps for players still developing within the NFL game plan.

Amegadjie enters the Eagles organization as a recognizable draft asset from the Bears’ recent rebuilding cycle. Yahoo Sports identified him as the Bears’ 2024 third-round draft pick, and the practice-squad signing indicates Philadelphia believes he has a pathway to contribute later in the season if he fits the team’s technique and development priorities.

In practical terms, practice-squad assignments are often about two things: maintaining a reserve group that can spell in for injuries during practice and establishing a longer runway for players who need refinement in pass sets, run-block footwork, hand placement, and assignment understanding. For an offensive tackle, the margin for error is thin, especially in pass protection, which is why teams frequently use the practice-squad window to accelerate a player’s learning curve.

The Eagles’ offseason and preseason work has also reflected the value they place on sustaining competition up front. Offensive line depth matters not just for gameday continuity, but also for how the unit prepares each week. With a tackle added to the practice squad, Philadelphia can keep evaluating lineup combinations in practice, and it also gives coaches an extra body to simulate different pass-rush looks that could appear later in the schedule.

For Amegadjie personally, the transition from one NFC roster context to another is a reset of sorts. Even when players share the same overall position responsibilities, teams can differ in pass-protection calls, protection schemes, and how they coach hand violence and leverage. A practice-squad role can be a critical staging area, giving a player structured time to absorb an NFL playbook and develop consistency across multiple practice days.

Still, the Eagles’ signing does not, by itself, guarantee Amegadjie a path to the active roster. Practice-squad status is fluid, and promotions can depend on how the existing offensive line group performs, whether injuries arise, and whether the coaching staff sees the needed growth in technique and reliability. Until an official active-roster move occurs, the most accurate way to frame the signing is as a development bet, not a finished roster solution.

With Philadelphia turning to the practice squad after cuts, the next storyline is how quickly Amegadjie can earn trust in the week-to-week rhythm of practice, and whether the Eagles keep adding to the tackle mix or widen the focus to other offensive line needs. If the Eagles’ offensive line faces challenges in a particular match-up later in the season, Amegadjie’s presence as an extra tackle option could become more relevant than the headline suggests.

More broadly, transactions like this reflect how NFL teams manage roster construction in August. Once the 53-man roster is set, the practice squad becomes the primary tool for continuing development while preserving flexibility. For the Eagles, adding a third-round-caliber tackle from last year’s draft class is a logical way to deepen the pipeline without overcommitting roster space early in the season.