The Eagles filled their two open spots on the practice squad on Wednesday by signing tight end Jaheim Bell and defensive end Titus Leo.
Bell was a 2024 seventh-round pick by the Patriots out of Florida State after he spent three years playing at South Carolina. The 6-foot-2 Bell appeared in 15 games last season for New England, catching two passes for 20 yards. He was waived by the Patriots in August.
The Eagles are carrying four tight ends on their active roster — Dallas Goedert, Grant Calcaterra, Kylen Granson, and Cameron Latu, who has mainly been used as a fullback. Bell joins E.J. Jenkins as the other tight end on Philadelphia's practice squad.
Leo played his college ball at Wagner, where he was a two-time conference Defensive Player of the Year and a first-team FCS All-American in 2021. He was selected in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the Colts.
Leo, who is 6-foot-3, played in four NFL games last season with the New England Patriots, registering four tackles, one for a loss, and a pass defensed. Leo was claimed off waivers by the Titans in April before getting waived in early August.
Philadelphia has four edge rushers on the 53-man roster after Za'Darius Smith's retirement. Leo joins sixth-round pick Antwaun Powell-Ryland as depth at the position on the practice squad. — Written by Matt Ryan