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What does the future hold for Eagles’ practice squad heroes?

With Training Camp drawing ever nearer, the idea of positional fight and battles on the roster bubble are beginning to become even more frequent. But when thinking about how intense these wars promise to be, it’s hard not to think of the practice squad.

The Eagles were ravaged by injuries last year and you’d be forgiven for forgetting that several of last year’s biggest standouts actually started the campaign on the scout team. But what does the future hold for those players?

Greg Ward Jr.

Perhaps the most beloved practice squad promotee in recent memory, Greg Ward Jr.