The Eagles announced two roster moves on Thursday. The team signed 2021 sixth-round pick Tarron Jackson to a practice squad deal.
The team released veteran quarterback Will Grier from the practice squad in a corresponding move.
We have signed DE Tarron Jackson and released QB Will Grier. pic.twitter.com/u0Pgi4DlFv
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) November 7, 2024
Jackson (6-2, 254) originally was drafted by the Eagles in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft out of Coastal Carolina. He played in every game as a rookie, logging 17 tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble in 253 snaps on defense.
Jackson split time between the active roster and the practice squad of the NFC Champions in 2022, playing in five games, including playoffs. He was on the practice squad for the entirety of the 2023 campaign. He battled for a roster spot in this year’s Training Camp and preseason but was released during the final roster cutdown.
Jackson was promptly signed to Carolina’s practice squad and eventually promoted to the active roster before being waived on October 15. He played in three games for the Panthers, logging 28 snaps on defense.
Grier previously played for Offensive Coordinator Kellen Moore both in Dallas and in Los Angeles with the Chargers. The former third-round pick of the Panthers started two games for Carolina in his rookie season of 2019.
