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Eagles roster moves announced ahead of Cardinals game

The Philadelphia Eagles officially announced three roster moves ahead of their Week 17 New Years Eve game against the Arizona Cardinals. An overview:

  • CB Avonte Maddox was officially activated off IR,
  • LB Brandon Smith was temporarily elevated from the practice squad,
  • TE Albert Okwuegbunam was put on IR.

Note: teams can temporarily promote practice squad players up to three times per season before they’re required to be exposed to waivers. This is the second straight elevation for Smith.