US EditionEagles Re-Sign Britain Covey to Return Punts
Britain Covey, who led the league with 417 punt-return yards in 2023, rejoined the Eagles practice squad to fill a key special teams role after recent roster cuts.
- Seeking stability in the return game, the Philadelphia Eagles brought back wide receiver and punt return specialist Britain Covey, signing him to their practice squad on Thursday after he cleared waivers from the Los Angeles Rams.
- Facing a void at punt returner, the Eagles lacked an experienced option after cutting Ainias Smith and Avery Williams, while rookie cornerback Cooper DeJean is projected to play nearly every defensive snap.
- Statistically, Covey ranks among the franchise's best with an 11.3-yard career average, fourth best behind Ernie Steele, Brian Mitchell, and Darren Sproles, on at least 50 returns.
- Covey's addition immediately addresses the Eagles' punt return need, and he is a good bet to be elevated for the Week 1 opener against Dallas; the Eagles also added veteran safety Marcus Epps and offensive tackle Luke Felix-Fualalo to the practice squad for depth.
- Covey joins a practice squad that includes Luke Felix-Fualalo and spent three seasons with the Eagles before becoming a free agent in March.
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Eagles re-sign Britain Covey to return punts
PHILADELPHIA — Seeking stability in the return game, the Eagles brought back wide receiver and punt return specialist Britain Covey, signing him to their practice squad on Thursday. The 28-year-old cleared waivers with the Los Angeles Rams, filling a hole created when the Birds cut Ainias Smith and Avery Williams earlier in the week. Covey spent three seasons here but became a free agent in March after his contract was up. The Eagles lacked an e…
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Eagles Notebook: Birds re-sign Britain Covey to return punts
PHILADELPHIA — Seeking stability in the return game, the Eagles brought back wide receiver and punt return specialist Britain Covey, signing him to their practice squad on Thursday. The 28-year-old cleared waivers with the Los Angeles Rams, filling a hole created when the Birds cut Ainias Smith and Avery Williams earlier in the week. Covey spent three seasons here but became a free agent in March after his contract was up. The Eagles lacked an e…
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