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Eagles claiming Willie Lampkin triggers waiving of defensive back & more
Willie Lampkin, Los Angeles Rams Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman certainly was not done making moves as he continued his path to making the roster better after starting the day by waiving offensive lineman Trevor Keegan. Roseman's next move was claiming former Los Angeles Rams center Willie Lampkin off waivers. Lampkin was an undrafted free agent of the Rams before the team cut him. PFF had him as the highest graded offensive lineman in the preseason. That signing resulted in the Eagles waiving safety Tristin McCollum after two seasons with the team. McCollum had 39 tackles and two pass deflections in 17 games. Lampkins appears to be a steal for the Eagles if the PFF grades stand up. He was a first-team All-American at North Carolina last year as he proved to be a good performer. The Eagles have a need to fill as multiple players are struggling with snaps at center during training camp. Lampkins gives them a reliable center or could help out at guard with Landon Dickerson recovering from his meniscus injury he suffered at

This article first appeared on Inside the Iggles and was syndicated with permission.

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