Roster Moves: Eagles sign former Commanders edge-rusher in wake of injuries

The Eagles are adding extra depth at edge-rusher in wake of the recent injuries to Bryce Huff and Brandon Graham.

According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, Philadelphia is signing former Commanders DE K.J. Henry to their practice squad.

The #Eagles are expected to sign DE K.J. Henry to their practice squad, source says. A fifth-round pick of the #Commanders last year, Henry was let go by Dallas the other day and cleared waivers today. Philly adding depth on the edge after losing Brandon Graham for the season. pic.twitter.com/UXw8WQQrg2

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) November 26, 2024

Henry, a 2023 fifth-round pick out of Clemson, was among Washington’s final roster cuts and got picked up by Dallas. He was waived last week and cleared waivers today.

With the Eagles placing Bryce Huff on IR last week and losing Brandon Graham for the season during last night’s game against the Rams, more bodies were needed along the edge.

Henry has recorded 2.5 sacks, five tackles for loss, and three QB hits in 14 games played so far in his NFL career.

K.J Henry Scouting Report via NFL.com

Highly athletic edge defender with good size. Henry has upfield burst, but he tends to be a face-up rusher and will need to improve his hand usage for more effective corner turns.

He can be dynamic when twisting and blitzing as a moveable piece around the defensive front and he does a nice job of setting up a buttery smooth inside rush that is often too quick for tackles.

He can dart and disrupt as a one-gapper with his hand in the ground but has more trouble than expected in setting firm edges as a run defender. Henry’s strengths and weaknesses are well-defined, with the upside to become a starter.

KJ Henry got right after it. 😤

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