Yardbarker
x
Eagles announce roster move ahead of Week 9 game vs. Jaguars
Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

The Philadelphia Eagles announced a roster move ahead of their Week 9 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. 

The team released defensive tackle Siaki Ika from the practice squad and signed offensive lineman Braeden Daniels to take his place. 

Daniels, 6-foot-4, 300 pounds, was initially a fourth-round pick out of Utah in last year’s draft by the Washington Commanders but has yet to see any action in a regular-season game. 

That's in part due to the fact that he spent his rookie year on Injured Reserve with a torn rotator cuff. 

The 24-year-old offensive lineman also had brief stops on the Los Angeles Chargers and Houston Texans practice squad before coming to Philly. 

The Eagles are pretty set with their offensive line depth behind Mekhi Becton with Tyler Steen, Trevor Keegan, and Jack Driscoll. However, Daniels brings some valuable versatility to the emergency depth room after having played both guard positions, left tackle, and a few snaps at center in college. 

Prior to entering the NFL draft, Daniels was a Pac-12 first-team selection, playing in 48 games with 14 starts at left tackle, 11 at right tackle, and 18 at left guard across five years for the Utah Utes. 

The Eagles (5-2) face the Jacksonville Jaguars (2-6) at home in Week 9. Pending the injury report, Daniels could be elevated for extra o-line depth this week. 

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

More must-reads:

Customize Your Newsletter

Yardbarker +

Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!