Fifty-three players on a roster seems like a lot. Even though the Philadelphia Eagles may never get the opportunity to utilize all 53 guys throughout the year, it still feels like there’s never enough room on the team. Considering that depth matters — especially on an injury-riddled team like Philly — some tough cuts or trades need to be made at times.
Recently, the Eagles got rid of not one, but two players that they signed during the offseason. At the time, these two signings seemed a bit significant. In the end, though, the situation just didn’t pan out the way the front office initially thought it would.