The Eagles are adding more talent to the tight end position, as Ian Rapoport reports that veteran tight end C.J. Ozomah is headed to Philadelphia on a one-year deal.
Uzomah was released by the Jets in March in a move that saved the team about $5.3 million on their salary cap.
The 31-year-old Uzomah was scheduled to count $11.2 million against the Jets cap.
FA TE CJ Uzomah, the former #Bengals and #Jets starter, is expected to sign a one-year deal with the #Eagles, per me and @MikeGarafolo. Uzomah, who flew to Philly today and passed his physical, should bolster their passing attack and give the offense an added weapon. pic.twitter.com/vgz3AVQzZm
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 11, 2024
Uzomah had only eight receptions for 58 yards and a touchdown last season and was passed by Tyler Conklin on the depth chart. Uzomah didn’t have a catch after Week 10 and was placed on injured reserve on Dec. 6 with a knee injury and missed the final five games.
Uzomah was Cincinnati’s fifth-round pick in 2015 out of Auburn. He spent his first seven seasons with the Bengals. He has 192 career catches for 1,881 yards and 16 touchdowns.
He’ll give Kellen Moore another versatile weapon in the passing game.
