Eagles announce 5 roster moves ahead of Week 14 matchup vs. Cowboys

The Eagles announced five roster moves on Wednesday, officially adding Shaq Leonard to the organization and releasing Christian Elliss from the active roster.

The team also added Greg Ward to the practice squad while releasing wide receiver Cam Ward.

We've signed WR Greg Ward to the Practice Squad, released WR Cam Sims from the Practice Squad, and waived LB Christian Elliss. pic.twitter.com/i38JmLKkLk

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 6, 2023

Leonard joins a linebacker corps decimated by injuries: Nakobe Dean is on Injured Reserve with a foot injury, and Zach Cunningham missed Sunday’s game against the 49ers because of a hamstring injury.

Signed Shaquille Leonard to the active roster

The Indianapolis Colts Shaquille Leonard (53) gets hyped up for practice between the Indianapolis Colts and the Chicago Bears on Wed. Aug. 16, 2023, at Grand Park in Westfield Ind.

The Eagles have officially signed linebacker Shaquille Leonard to the active roster after agreeing to terms with the free agent on Monday.

The linebacker was waived by the Indianapolis Colts earlier this season after spending his first six seasons with the franchise. In nine games with the Colts this season, Leonard recorded 65 tackles.

In 68 career games, the 28-year-old has 614 tackles, 17 forced fumbles, 15 sacks, and 12 interceptions.

Waived Christian Elliss from the active roster

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 03: Christian Elliss #53 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after a play during the first quarter in the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on December 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

The Elliss experiment at linebacker is over, as Philadelphia waived the special teams standout after signing Shaquille Leonard to the roster.

In 12 games this season, Elliss has 16 tackles, two tackles for loss, and one quarterback pressure. The 24-year-old made his first career start in Week 13 against the San Francisco 49ers.

Elliss joined the organization in 2021 after being waived by the Minnesota Vikings. Elliss made 26 tackles in 19 games with the Eagles.

Signed Greg Ward to the practice squad

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Ward is back after being released on November 30.

In 40 career games (13 starts), the former college quarterback registered 88 receptions for 768 yards and 10 touchdowns. In 2020, Ward led the team in receptions (53) and receiving touchdowns (6).

Released Cam Sims from the practice squad

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Sims was signed on November 30.

Sims played in 55 games (17 starts), all with the Washington Commanders. He recorded 57 receptions for 804 yards and three touchdowns in his six-year career.

Closed Justin Evans' 21-day practice window

Oct 8, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) runs the ball against Philadelphia Eagles safety Justin Evans (30) during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Evans season is over after the 21-day practice window for the veteran safety came to a close. He will remain on Injured Reserve for the rest of the season.

Evans has not played since Week 5, a win over the Los Angeles Rams.

In four games this season, Evans recorded 14 tackles, two pass defenses, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.