Birds get QB Sudfeld from Redskins

PHILADELPHIA » The Eagles signed the ultimate scout team quarterback Sunday.

Nate Sudfeld who was cut by the Washington Redskins, joined the Eagles’ practice squad. The Redskins took him off the board in the sixth round pick of the 2016 draft.

Like Eagles starting quarterback Carson Wentz, Sudfeld checks in around 6-6, 235. Like Wentz, Indiana product Sudfeld lists Audience Of One, the spiritual calling, on his verified Twitter account.

Sudfeld completed 33 of 56 passes (58.9 percent) for 360 yards in the preseason. He didn’t throw a touchdown or an interception, was sacked three times and formulated a 78 passer rating.

Sudfeld should be of considerable help as the Eagles prepare to oppose the Redskins in the regular season opener Sunday at FedEx Field. The Eagles are one-point favorites.

The Eagles chose Sudfeld over quarterback Dane Evans, who was cut after playing for the Eagles through training camp and the preseason.

Sudfeld threw 27 touchdowns and just seven interceptions to lead the Hoosiers to a 6-6 record in 2015.

Eagles veteran backup quarterback Nick Foles, who also is 6-6, said he’s ready to practice this week. Foles is coming off an inflamed flexor in his throwing elbow that sidelined him the entire preseason and most of training camp.

The rest of the Eagles’ practice squad is composed of players who were with them through training camp and the preseason.

Keep in mind practice squad players can sign elsewhere at any time.