Eagles bring back defensive tackle to practice squad

The Philadelphia Eagles signed defensive tackle Bruce Hector to their practice squad Carson Wentz Jerseys Stitched , according to an official announcement from the team. This news was very much expected. The Eagles waived Hector earlier this week in order to call up fellow defensive tackle Treyvon Hester from the practice squad.It’s clear the Eagles feel like the 26-year-old Hester is more ready to contribute immediately than the 23-year-old undrafted rookie free agent Hector. Hector only played in 20 snaps through the first four games of the season.Just because the Eagles sent Hector down doesn’t mean they don’t like his potential. Philadelphia gave him the most guaranteed money out of all their undrafted rookie signings following the 2018 NFL Draft. Hector is clearly more of a developmental player for Philly.Here’s an updated look at the Eagles’ 10-player practice squad:DT Bruce HectorLB Kyle WilsonOL Josh AndrewsTE Billy BrownLB Asantay BrownS Tre SullivanWR Braxton MillerWR Dorren MillerDE Joe OstmanCB Chandon Sullivan Eagles defensive end Derek Barnett was penalized for a brutal hit that sent Packers running back Jamaal Williams to the hospital on Thursday night. But Barnett got off without an ejection, and may avoid a suspension as well.Barnett is unlikely to be suspended because the league’s disciplinary process will consider that he turned his helmet away and led with his shoulder, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.If that’s the decision Shareef Miller Philadelphia Eagles Jerseys , it’s a puzzling one. Regardless of whether Barnett made initial contact with his helmet or his shoulder pads, he drilled Williams after Williams had already been wrapped up and could do nothing to protect himself, resulting in Williams being stretchered off the field and placed in an ambulance.Although the league last year gave the officiating office the authority to review personal fouls for potential ejections Philadelphia Eagles Jerseys 2019 , Barnett was not ejected. He got off easy, and went on to have a big impact on the game, with a strip-sack of Aaron Rodgers.It was a dirty play Womens Shareef Miller Jersey , and if the NFL is serious about protecting players, dirty plays should have serious consequences.