The Detroit Lions wanted to bring Jason Huntley back on practice squad after they cut him Saturday. The Philadelphia Eagles had a different idea.
The Eagles claimed Huntley on waivers Sunday and the rookie running back will join Philadelphia’s 53-man roster.
Waiving Huntley was one of the Lions’ most scrutinized decisions at the cut to 53 players this weekend.
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He shined in pass-catching drills during training camp and showed elusiveness in the open field, but the Lions kept more polished second-year running back Ty Johnson in a backup role instead.