The Eagles are just about 24 hours away from their regular-season finale against the Washington Commanders. The team will rest several starters to prepare for the Wild Card Round of the playoffs next weekend, so the Eagles elevated two players from the practice squad for Sunday's game – long snapper Charley Hughlett and defensive back Brandon Johnson.

LS Charley Hughlett

Charley Hughlett has served as the long snapper in seven games this season for the Eagles, all wins.

Signed to a one-year deal in the offseason, Hughlett was the long snapper for the first four games before landing on Injured Reserve with an abdominal injury. He came back for the last three games before he was waived on Monday. He cleared waivers and returned to the practice squad on Wednesday.

Hughlett joined the Eagles after 10 seasons with the Cleveland Browns, where he was a team captain.

In Sunday's win over the Bills, Hughlett served as the long snapper for Jake Elliott's two field goals and extra point attempt, allowing the kicker to become just the second Eagle to surpass 1,000 career points. Punter Braden Mann averaged 55.4 yards on seven punts.

DB Brandon Johnson

For the third game in a row, the Eagles have elevated defensive back Brandon Johnson from the practice squad. Practice squad elevations reset for the playoffs.

Johnson, a 5-foot-10, 185-pound rookie out of Oregon, made his NFL debut against Washington in Week 16, playing five snaps on defense and four more on special teams. He chipped in with five special teams snaps last Sunday in Buffalo.

Signed as a rookie free agent following the 2025 NFL Draft, Johnson battled for a roster spot in the preseason, lining up primarily as a nickel defender. After he was waived following the final roster cutdown, Johnson earned a spot on the practice squad, where he has developed throughout the year.

With the Eagles resting several starters, Johnson could be in line for extended playing time in the secondary Sunday in the rematch with Washington.