September 10th was an eventful day for the Philadelphia Eagles. First, the news broke that Malik Jackson was lost for the season. Then, Philly Eagles wasted no time placing him on the IR and signing the veteran Akeem Spence to fill his roster spot. The Eagles also waived tight end Alex Ellis, leaving the Eagles with an open roster spot. Why would the Eagles waive their third tight end? What do they have in mind?
Initially, this was a curious move, one that made little sense, but upon closer inspection everything becomes clear.