Instant analysis: Eagles sign a familiar face to the practice squad

A day or so before releasing Mack Hollins, the Eagles worked out a name that will be familiar to many. That man has now been signed to the practice squad ahead of Monday night’s clash with the G-Men.

Former CFL standout Marken Michel is the player in question. Best known for his 75-yard touchdown against Titans CB Adoree Jackson in preseason, Michel narrowly missed out on making the final 53-man roster.

Have the Eagles found a true hidden gem in this CFL recruit?

The somewhat contained chaos of rookie minicamp always has its fair share of highlights and blunders. Re-watching the Eagles’ stream of their first practices held this spring, despite all the muffed punts and false steps, there was…