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Eagles promote Braden Mann to roster, sign practice squad linebacker

The Philadelphia Eagles officially announced two transactions on Thursday afternoon. An overview:

  • P Braden Mann was signed from the practice squad to the active roster.
  • LB Brandon Smith was signed to the practice squad.

Let’s sort through this news on a player-by-player basis.

BRADEN MANN

The Eagles had a decision to make on Mann after using the third of his three temporary practice squad elevations in Week 5.

Instead of looking for a new punter, the Eagles decided to fill the roster spot opened with Cam Jurgens being placed on injured reserve by signing Mann to their active roster.