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**Philadelphia Eagles Shuffle Roster After Injury Spate, Sign Veteran Safety Epps**

**PHILADELPHIA, PA -** The Philadelphia Eagles made a series of significant roster moves Wednesday, placing cornerback Jakorian Bennett, wide receiver Darius Cooper, and outside linebacker Nolan Smith on Injured Reserve. The team simultaneously bolstered their ranks by signing safety Marcus Epps, tight end Cameron Latu, and cornerback Parry Nickerson to the 53-man active roster.

The Eagles also added familiar faces to their practice squad, bringing back linebacker Lance Dixon, defensive back Eli Ricks, and wide receiver Quez Watkins.

The injury to Smith, a 2023 first-round pick who had shown promise with eight pressures this season according to Pro Football Focus, is a blow to the Eagles’ pass rush. Last year, Smith made a splash with 6.5 sacks and a franchise record four sacks in the playoffs. Bennett, acquired in a training camp trade with the Raiders, has seen limited defensive snaps. Cooper, an undrafted free agent, suffered a shoulder injury during Sunday’s game.

Marcus Epps returns to the Eagles after previously being released by the Patriots. He was elevated for the first three games and needed to be on the 53-man roster to suit up again for the Eagles. Latu, who made his NFL debut in Week 2, had been filling in as the team’s fullback with Ben VanSumeren on Injured Reserve. Nickerson brings veteran experience to the cornerback position, having played in 30 career NFL games for five different teams, most recently with the Dolphins in 2023 under coach Vic Fangio.

The Eagles are also bringing back Dixon, Ricks, and Watkins, all whom have spent time in Philadelphia. Dixon went undrafted out of Toledo and was waived by the Eagles on roster cutdown day. Ricks was on the Eagles’ 53-man roster for the past two seasons and has had multiple stints on Philadelphia’s practice squad this year. Watkins was drafted by the Eagles in the sixth round in 2020. He played four seasons in Philadelphia, including posting a career-high 647 receiving yards in 2021.

The moves come as the Eagles are riding high off a 3-0 start, highlighted by a dramatic come-from-behind victory against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Jordan Davis’ blocked field goal, turned into a touchdown, secured the win for the Eagles. The Eagles overcame a 19-point deficit in the third quarter to continue their home win streak.

The Eagles are now preparing for a challenge against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Todd Bowles’ defense, a matchup that could see the return of Bucs wide receiver Chris Godwin.

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