McCown to return as practice squad QB
PHILADELPHIA » Josh McCown is back with the Eagles, virtually.
The Birds are reportedly signing the 41-year-old quarterback to the practice squad, but you won’t see him at the NovaCare Complex.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter said McCown will live in Texas, pull in the practice squad pay of $12,000 a week ($204,000 a season) and serve as the Birds’ emergency quarterback. Carson Wentz, Nate Sudfeld and Jalen Hurts all are on the roster. Schefter also reported that the signing will make McCown the oldest practice squad player in NFL history.
All McCown has to do is stay in shape, avoid getting infected with the coronavirus and plug in his laptop because many of the Eagles’ quarterback and team meetings have gone virtual.
Six of the 16 members of the practice squad can have unlimited experience under the relaxed rules in this, the season of the coronavirus pandemic.
Also inked to the practice squad were 15 players the Eagles cut. The list is composed of defensive backs Grayland Arnold, Elijah Riley and Trevor Williams, wide receivers Deontay Burnett and Travis Fulgham, running backs Elijah Holyfield, Michael Warren and
Adrian Killins, center Luke Juriga, guard Sua Opeta, offensive tackle Prince Tega Wanogho and tight end Caleb Wilson. Defensive end Matt Leo is the Birds’ international practice squad exemption.
The Eagles also added Jason Huntley, a running back cut from the mold of Darren Sproles via the waiver wire Sunday.
Huntley (5-9, 193) was a fifth-round pick cut by the Detroit Lions.
The waiver claim came at the cost of Cre’Von LeBlanc, the Eagles’ most versatile, reliable and physical defensive back, as he was released to make roster room.
Huntley can fly. Forget the unconfirmed 4.37 second time in the 40-yard dash at his pro day. Diminutive in stature, his highlights reel speaks volumes about the ability he showcased for 2-10 New Mexico State University.
Huntley rushed for 2,197 yards and 18 touchdowns and caught seven scoring passes in four years at New Mexico State. He returned three kickoffs for scores in 2018, tops in the NCAA.
Last year Huntley rushed for 1,090 yards, averaging 7.1 yards per carry to go with 11 touchdowns, two on receptions.
Eagles cuts claimed Sunday were tight end Noah Togiai (Colts), cornerback Rasul Douglas and defensive end Shareef Miller (Panthers).