The Philadelphia Eagles
built their practice squad with enough experience to address immediate needs, but several members of the group should be viewed as longer-term investments. Philadelphia used several of its 17 spots on young players with unusual athletic traits, draft pedigree or potential at premium positions. Here are five practice-squad prospects who could eventually develop into active-roster contributors.1. Kiran Amegadjie, OL
Amegadjie offers the most intriguing combination of position value, size and draft pedigree. Chicago selected the former Yale offensive tackle in the third round of the 2024 NFL draft.
Injuries disrupted his two seasons with the Bears, but those setbacks do not erase the traits that made Amegadjie an early-round selection. The 6-foot-5,
326-pound lineman can use the practice squad to regain consistency and work with Eagles offensive line coach Chris Kuper.
If Philadelphia can unlock his potential, Amegadjie could compete for a future swing tackle role.
2. Jaydon Blue, RB
Blue’s 4.38 speed gives him a trait that cannot be taught. The former Texas running back recorded 129 rushing yards and one touchdown during his rookie season with Dallas.
Philadelphia does not need Blue to contribute immediately with Saquon Barkley, Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley on the active roster. The practice squad gives him time to improve in pass protection, learn the offense and establish special-teams value.
3. Robert Longerbeam, CB
Longerbeam missed his rookie season in Baltimore after suffering a knee injury, but he returned to produce encouraging preseason film.
The 5-foot-11 cornerback ran the 40-yard dash in 4.39 seconds before the 2025 draft. His speed, competitiveness, and experience as a receiver before converting to defense give Philadelphia an intriguing developmental option.
4. Uar Bernard, DT
Bernard remains extremely inexperienced, but his 6-foot-4, 306-pound frame provides a foundation for defensive line coach Clint Hurtt to develop.
The Eagles selected Bernard in the seventh round after he entered the league through the International Player Pathway program. He can spend the season learning proper leverage, hand placement and run-defense technique without being rushed into a rotational role.
5. Joshua Weru, OLB
Weru’s transition from the Kenyan national rugby team to professional football makes him one of the roster’s most fascinating developmental projects. He recorded a preseason sack despite having only recently started playing football. Weru must continue learning defensive concepts and pass-rushing technique, but his movement skills and physicality give the Eagles something worth developing.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Five Eagles practice-squad players with long-term potential
