It seems to happen every year. The Philadelphia Eagles run themselves into the ground, injuries rip through the team, and a new hero emerges from the unlikeliest of places…usually the practice squad. From Boston Scott and Cre’Von LeBlanc, to Alex Singleton and T.J Edwards, the Eagles have a habit of finding diamonds in the rough. Michael Jacquet is no exception.
The Eagles find a diamond in the rough
Jacquet was signed as an undrafted free agent following the NFL Draft and has stuck around on the team’s practice squad ever since. What’s interesting is that he doesn’t fit the typical ‘Jim Schwartz’ mold.