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Eagles add another former Georgia Bulldogs star to their roster

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Kelsey Kramer | Last updated Jan 9, 2025 6:45 PM ET

Nobody loves a Georgia Bulldogs product more than the Philadelphia Eagles, which is why they added another one ahead of their wild-card matchup against the Green Bay Packers.

The Eagles signed safety Lewis Cine to their active roster on Wednesday, making him the sixth Georgia player to join their defense.

Cine reunites with defensive end Jalen Carter, defensive tackle, Jordan Davis, linebackers Nolan Smith and Nakobe Dean, and safety Kelee Ringo.

"It feels like a reunion if I'm being honest," Cine said. "Walked in and it was all love, all dabs and hugs and whatnot -- catching up. So, it's really, really good to see the guys."

New Eagles safety Lewis Cine says it felt like a reunion coming into the locker room with all his former Georgia teammates

“Walked in and it was all love” pic.twitter.com/C5S1rh1yKu
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It's worth noting that all six were from Georgia's 2021 championship defense. And it's only fitting that they're back together at the next level to chase a Super Bowl run.

"Man, everything kind of happened fast but just soaking it in," Cine said. "Taking it in. I've already met all of the guys and then some old faces. I'm just happy to be here."

Cine was originally drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round (32 overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft. However, a leg injury ended his rookie season early and lingered into the 2023 season.

He ultimately ended up on the Buffalo Bills's practice squad which is where the Eagles pouched him from.

Over the last three seasons, Cine has seen action in 11 games while playing 10 career snaps on defense and 134 special teams snaps. He has logged one tackle so far.

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