The Philadelphia Eagles waived depth quarterback Ian Ebook on Tuesday afternoon, in accordance with an official group announcement.
This information is a optimistic improvement because it pertains to the anticipated availability of the Eagles’ quarterbacks. If the group was severely apprehensive about not having Jalen Hurts and/or Kenny Pickett for Sunday’s recreation in opposition to the Inexperienced Bay Packers, they in all probability wouldn’t have waived Ebook once they may’ve stored him round to be the emergency QB.
There’s been some concern about Hurts’ standing since he’s but to clear the concussion protocol since getting harm in Week 16. However reviews have indicated he ought to be able to play this weekend. Ebook’s departure is one other signal pointing to Hurts enjoying.
With Hurts anticipated to start out, the guess right here is that Pickett stays QB2 with Tanner McKee serving because the emergency quarterback.
The Eagles initially re-signed Ebook main as much as their Week 17 recreation in opposition to the Dallas Cowboys. He served because the emergency QB in that recreation earlier than then serving as the highest backup to McKee in Week 18. He didn’t play any snaps throughout his return to Philly.
NFL insider Mike Garafolo notes that the Eagles may signal Ebook to their observe squad if/when he clears waivers. Doesn’t harm to have a fourth quarterback possibility for the playoffs.
The Eagles presently have one roster opening to fill. We’ll see what they do with that spot.
