The Philadelphia Eagles are making a few moves to coincide with Shaquille Leonard’s addition to the roster. As announced by the Eagles on Wednesday, December 6, Philadelphia is releasing linebacker Christian Elliss. The move is surprising considering the 24-year-old had started during the team’s 42-19 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 14.
“The Eagles have waived linebacker Christian Elliss from the active roster,” writes Owen Boyle of the Eagles’ official website. “In 12 games this season, Elliss has 16 tackles, two tackles for loss, and one quarterback pressure. The 24-year-old made his first career start in Week 13 against the San Francisco 49ers. The undrafted free agent joined the organization in 2021 after being waived by the Minnesota Vikings. Elliss made 26 tackles in 19 games with the Eagles.”
Over the course of his career with the Eagles, Elliss had seen the majority of his playing time on special teams, appearing in 87% of the special teams snaps in 2021, 62% of the special teams snaps in 2022 and 76% of the special team snaps this season.
“The Eagles have signed wide receiver Greg Ward to the practice squad,” writes Boyle. “Ward was released from the practice squad on November 30. Ward was first signed by the organization in 2017, winning Super Bowl LII as a member of the practice squad. In 40 career games (13 starts), the former college quarterback registered 88 receptions for 768 yards and 10 touchdowns. In 2020, Ward led the team in receptions (53) and receiving touchdowns (6).”
