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Eagles promote practice squad cornerback to active roster, bring back Alex Ellis

The Philadelphia Eagles promoted practice squad cornerback Craig James to their 53-man roster, according to an official announcement from the team.

The Eagles opened up two roster spots on Tuesday by placing Malik Jackson on injured reserve and waiving Alex Ellis. The team filled one of those spots by signing free agent defensive tackle Akeem Spence and they filled the other by promoting James.

James originally signed with the Eagles’ practice squad on September 2. Here’s what we wrote about him at the time:

James, 23, measures in at 5-10, 195 pounds.