Meghan O'Donnell Stories

The on-field work begins Friday for the rookies. The Eagles added to their draft class with 12 players signed in the post-draft period.

Sixth-round picks Kyron Johnson and Grant Calcaterra also put pen to paper on Thursday.

The Eagles moved up seven spots in a trade with the Lions to nab the three-time captain at Kansas. 

Jurgens was a three-year starter at Nebraska, earning All-Big Ten honors last season.

Following a trade with the Houston Texans, the Eagles selected the Georgia defensive tackle with the 13th overall pick.