Just before the start of 2016 OTAs, the Eagles made an adjustment to the 90-man roster on Tuesday morning, as tight end M.J. McFarland and linebacker Ty Powell were added. To make room for McFarland and Powell, quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson and offensive lineman Brett Boyko were released.
A 6-5, 255-pound rookie tight end from UTEP, McFarland ended his collegiate career with the Miners after playing his first three years at the University of Texas. McFarland provides depth behind Brent Celek, Zach Ertz, Trey Burton and the rest of the tight end group.