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The Philadelphia Eagles aren't waiting until the preseason opener to evaluate potential roster additions. According to the NFL transaction wire, Philadelphia hosted defensive tackle David Blay, running back Ja'Quinden Jackson, and linebacker Tarron Jackson for free-agent visits Sunday.
Workouts and visits don't guarantee a signing. Teams routinely evaluate available players during training camp to ensure they have up-to-date medical information and a list of potential replacements in case of injuries.
Still, Philadelphia's three visitors are worth examining. Blay is a local product coming off his final season at Miami. Ja'Quinden Jackson offers size and power at running back, while Tarron Jackson is a familiar face after beginning his NFL career with the Eagles.
Blay may be the most intriguing developmental prospect of the three. The Levittown, Pennsylvania, native signed with New England as an undrafted rookie after playing at West Chester, Louisiana Tech and Miami. The Patriots released him Friday, allowing Philadelphia to bring him in two days later. New England lists Blay at 6-foot-2 and 292 pounds. He played 46 games during his college career, finishing with 129 tackles, 11.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one pass breakup. He recorded 28 tackles during his final season at Miami. The Patriots signed him May 8 before releasing him Aug. 7.
Blay's most productive season came at Louisiana Tech in 2024. He recorded 46 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks while earning first-team All-Conference USA honors. Philadelphia already has Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, Moro Ojomo and Byron Young occupying prominent places in the defensive tackle rotation. Gabe Hall is among the players competing for a reserve role. That makes Blay more of a developmental option than someone likely to earn immediate playing time.
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Workouts and visits don't guarantee a signing. Teams routinely evaluate available players during training camp to ensure they have up-to-date medical information and a list of potential replacements in case of injuries.
Still, Philadelphia's three visitors are worth examining. Blay is a local product coming off his final season at Miami. Ja'Quinden Jackson offers size and power at running back, while Tarron Jackson is a familiar face after beginning his NFL career with the Eagles.
Blay may be the most intriguing developmental prospect of the three. The Levittown, Pennsylvania, native signed with New England as an undrafted rookie after playing at West Chester, Louisiana Tech and Miami. The Patriots released him Friday, allowing Philadelphia to bring him in two days later. New England lists Blay at 6-foot-2 and 292 pounds. He played 46 games during his college career, finishing with 129 tackles, 11.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one pass breakup. He recorded 28 tackles during his final season at Miami. The Patriots signed him May 8 before releasing him Aug. 7.
Blay's most productive season came at Louisiana Tech in 2024. He recorded 46 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks while earning first-team All-Conference USA honors. Philadelphia already has Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, Moro Ojomo and Byron Young occupying prominent places in the defensive tackle rotation. Gabe Hall is among the players competing for a reserve role. That makes Blay more of a developmental option than someone likely to earn immediate playing time.
#Eagles #tarron
