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The Philadelphia Eagles made some roster moves on Monday and Tuesday. Here’s a recap of the action: EDGE Za’Darius Smith was placed on the reserve/retired list.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Inside the Iggles / October 13

Eagles sent Eli Ricks packing (once again) with Super Bowl champion member

In the first transaction since the Philadelphia Eagles' loss to the division rival New York Giants, the Eagles have made a move at cornerback. No, the Eagles haven't cut Kelee Ringo or Adoree' Jackson, nor have they traded for a stud CB2.

Philadelphia Eagles News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 13

Eagles Cut CB Eli Ricks Again Among Practice Squad Moves

The Philadelphia Eagles announced they have released CB Eli Ricks from the practice squad and added CB Tariq Castro-Fields to take his place. Philadelphia’s practice squad now includes: LB Chance Campbell TE E.J.

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 3

Eagles Release Former 5-Star Alabama Cornerback Before Broncos Game

Highlights The Philadelphia Eagles released third-year cornerback Eli Ricks on Thursday Ricks racked up 21 tackles and broke up three passes in 23 games

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / October 2

Eagles Reunite With EDGE In Practice Squad Shakeup

The Philadelphia Eagles keep shaking up the practice squad seemingly every few days. On Wednesday, the Eagles re-signed Antwuan Powell-Ryland to the practice squad while also opening Nakobe Dean's practice window.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Inside the Iggles / October 2

Eagles send Eli Ricks, Antwaun Powell-Ryland packing (again) in latest moves

The part of the NFL business that is not often discussed is the number of times a player can be cut and signed during the regular season. On Thursday, the Philadelphia Eagles showed that by releasing cornerback Eli Ricks and rookie draft pick edge rusher Antwaun Powell-Ryland.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Inside the Iggles / September 24

Eagles bring back former Alabama star amid multiple severe secondary injuries

The Eagles are bringing back a familiar face in the defensive backfield in Eli Ricks. After starting cornerback Adoree' Jackson exited the Eagles' Week 3 victory against the Rams, Howie Roseman brought back the Alabama product as an insurance option just in case Jackson is sidelined.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / September 24

Eagles To Bolster Secondary By Signing Old Friend

The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly bringing back an old friend. There’s been a lot of chatter about how the Eagles should bolster the cornerback room.

NFL News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / September 24

Former Alabama Cornerback Returns to Philadelphia Eagles Roster: Roll Call

Former Alabama cornerback Eli Ricks has earned his way back into the NFL as the defensive back is signing with the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad. Ricks appeared in 23 games for the Eagles over the last two seasons and returns to the franchise after being waved by on Aug.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Philadelphia Eagles News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 10

Eagles Tweak Practice Squad For Week 2, Cut CB Eli Ricks

The Philadelphia Eagles announced they have signed DT Jacob Sykes to the practice squad and released CB Eli Ricks in a corresponding move. Philadelphia’s practice squad now includes: LB Chance Campbell TE E.J.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / September 3

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Philadelphia Eagles News / Inside the Iggles / September 3

Eli Ricks returns to Eagles (but forced to release sleeper undrafted rookie)

The Philadelphia Eagles presented some good news and some not so great news. Starting with the good news, the Eagles have re-signed cornerback Eli Ricks to the practice squad.

Philadelphia Eagles News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 2

Eagles to re-sign fan favorite defender to practice squad

When the Philadelphia Eagles released Eli Ricks twice, first from their active roster and then from their practice squad heading into Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season, it left fans wondering if the Alabama product’s run in the City of Brotherly Love was officially over.

Philadelphia Eagles News / A to Z Sports / August 30

Philadelphia Eagles move on from former UDFA whom they took a chance on

The Philadelphia Eagles are moving on from a former undrafted free agent whom they took a chance on in 2023. The team announced on Friday that they have released cornerback Eli Ricks from the practice squad, among several other roster moves.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 25

Philadelphia Eagles release former Alabama defensive back

The Philadelphia Eagles announced on Monday that it will be parting ways with former Alabama defensive back Eli Ricks. Ricks was waived by the Eagles following the team’s third and final preseason game against the Cleveland Browns where it lost 22-13.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / August 25

Eagles Third-Year Cornerback Caught In Numbers Game For Roster Spot

Eli Ricks probably saw this coming. The Eagles cornerback didn’t get in until the fourth quarter of the second preseason game. He was, he said afterward, surprised by that decision.

Philadelphia Eagles News / A to Z Sports / August 11

Philadelphia Eagles' third-year cornerback makes case for 53-man roster spot in front of 50,000 fans

Right now, the Philadelphia Eagles do not have an obvious answer at starting outside cornerback opposite Quinyon Mitchell. In fact, they even traded the Las Vegas Raiders for Jakorian Bennett after Kelee Ringo and Adoree Jackson struggled to impress early.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Inside the Iggles / August 10

One highlight training camp play put underappreciated defender in starting race

The CB2 job for the Philadelphia Eagles has been one of the most monitored training camp battles this season for the team in the hopes of having a replacement for Darius Slay.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / August 9

Eagles Training Camp Observations Day 11: A ‘Pick Ricks’ And A Practice Debut

Eli Ricks had an opportunity for a pick-six in Thursday night’s preseason-opening win over Cincinnati, but let an ill-timed Jake Browning pass fall to the ground.

Philadelphia Eagles News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 17

Eagles’ Eli Ricks gets response from Ivanka Trump after shooting his shot

Eli Ricks missed out on seeing his crush, Ivanka Trump, visit the Eagles’ facility, but she left him a note he can keep forever. Ricks, who was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Eagles after the 2023 NFL draft, went viral for commenting on Ivanka’s beauty when the Eagles took a trip to D.C.