The Philadelphia Eagles have signed linebacker Chris Worley to a deal just hours after releasing Paul Worrilow, who has spent the majority of the past two seasons rehabbing a knee injury.
Worley was released by the Bengals this summer and picked up by the Seattle Seahawks, who released him four days later. With Eagles fans not likely to be that familiar with Worley, here are three things to know.
1. Worley attended Powerhouse Glenville High
Worley was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio and attended Glenville High School, where he played safety for the Tarblooders under coach Ted Ginn Sr. Worley was ranked the 20th overall prospect in Ohio by 247Sports.com and 25th overall by ESPN, and committed to Ohio State over offers from Arkansas, Georgia Tech, West Virginia, Pittsburgh, Michigan State, Illinois, and Cincinnati.
2. Worley played 3 different positions at Ohio State
Worley played four seasons for the Buckeyes, appearing in 50 games and starting 24 at three different linebacker positions. As a freshman, Worley played in 14 games (one start) as the Buckeyes went on to win the 2015 College Football Playoff National Championship.
3. Worley spent most of his time playing behind former Ohio State All-American Darron Lee at linebacker and once he signed with the Bengals, was among the final cuts at the end of training camp and was re-signed by the Bengals to their practice squad on September 3, 2018.
