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Eagles make late-training-camp roster adjustments, adding center depth and reshuffling the back end
The Apex Times

THE APEX TIMES

Sports/The Apex Times/Aug 21, 6:18 PM EDT

Eagles make late-training-camp roster adjustments, adding center depth and reshuffling the back end

Philadelphia continues work toward its final 53-man roster, signing center Zeke Correll, bringing back wide receiver Brandon Hayes, and making other injury-and-move changes to the depth chart.

The Philadelphia Eagles used the latest stretch of training camp roster management to add depth at center and reshuffle players affected by injury designations and waiver claims. With the team working through the last couple of weeks before it sets its final 53-man roster, the Eagles made multiple transactions in a short window, underscoring how quickly roles can change as the camp slate tightens.

Among the additions, the Eagles signed Zeke Correll to bolster interior offensive-line depth. Correll’s arrival adds another option for a position group that often needs multiple bodies available during camp, with reps distributed across starters, backups, and players competing for reserve roles.

The Eagles also brought back wide receiver Brandon Hayes, returning him to the organization after a stop-start presence on the roster that has included time since late spring. A player moving on and off the roster during camp typically reflects the churn that teams expect while evaluating route running, special teams fit, and pass-catching reliability against evolving defensive looks.

To make room for these newest additions, Philadelphia placed linebacker Tariq Castro-Fields on injured reserve, with the reported issue being a heel injury. An IR designation changes how a team can practice and distribute snaps, and it also alters the internal pecking order at a time when the coaching staff is finalizing the groups it wants to carry into the regular season.

Philadelphia also waived/injured wide receiver Johnny Wilson. Waived/injured transactions are a roster-management tool teams use when they believe a player is unlikely to be able to contribute immediately while also navigating roster space and eligibility rules during camp’s final phase.

Taken together, the moves show a familiar camp pattern. The Eagles are adding pieces for specific needs, such as center depth, while concurrently adjusting the availability of players whose status is affected by health or waiver pathways. The combination of returning a receiver and moving an injured linebacker to IR is also a reminder that Philadelphia is balancing depth-building with the realities of who can go out and practice day to day.

What to watch next is the practical impact on depth charts as the Eagles approach their roster deadline. Correll’s role at center, Hayes’ position in the wide receiver rotation, and how the team reassigns snaps after Castro-Fields’ IR designation will likely determine which players emerge as dependable reserves heading into the season.

Why It Matters

  • Late-camp transactions often determine who wins reserve roles before the regular season, especially at positions like center and wide receiver where depth reps are essential.
  • An injured reserve move can force immediate changes to defensive personnel and special teams plans, affecting team-building in the final preseason stretch.
  • Waived/injured designations can change the composition of the receiving corps and the depth chart’s pecking order right before final roster cuts.

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Key Facts

  • The Eagles are making late training-camp roster moves as they work toward their final 53-man roster.
  • Philadelphia signed center Zeke Correll for additional interior offensive-line depth.
  • The Eagles brought back wide receiver Brandon Hayes, who has been on and off the roster since late spring.
  • To create roster space, the Eagles placed linebacker Tariq Castro-Fields on injured reserve due to a heel injury.
  • The team waived/injured wide receiver Johnny Wilson.