Eagles declare 2024 draft decide off waivers from Jaguars [UPDATE]

The Philadelphia Eagles are claiming working again/return specialist Keilan Robinson off waivers from the Jacksonville Jaguars, in keeping with a report from NFL insider Jeremy Fowler.

The Jags recently waived Robinson, a fifth-round decide within the 2024 NFL Draft (No. 167 general, 5 spots forward of the place the Eagles chosen Trevor Keegan), to open up a roster spot to signal veteran free agent Dennis Gardeck.

By advantage of the Eagles profitable Super Bowl LIX, the Birds are lifeless final within the waiver wire order (which mirrors the 2025 NFL Draft order). This implies no different groups put a declare in on Robinson.

Now in Philly, Robinson is clearly a protracted shot to make the 53-man roster. However the Eagles will get a have a look at him in coaching camp. Maybe the 25-year-old can do sufficient to earn a spot on the follow squad.

As a rookie, Robinson performed simply 5 offensive snaps and 51 particular groups snaps. He returned two kickoffs for 34 yards. He started the 2024 season on injured reserve earlier than being activated from IR in mid-November.

Robinson performed eight video games for Alabama in 2019 earlier than opting out of the 2020 season as a result of COVID-19 pandemic. He then transferred and performed three years for Texas from 2021-2023. All advised, he logged 121 dashing makes an attempt for 796 yards (6.6 common) and three touchdowns. His 35 receptions resulted in 332 yards (9.5 common) and three scores. Robinson returned only one punt in school however his 39 kick returns went for a 23.6 common and one landing.

Scouting report through NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein:

Robinson could possibly be in a tricky spot, as he’ll doubtless must show to groups that he can assist in a number of areas so as to make a roster. He’s a flexible runner with straightforward agility when the ball is in his arms. He may be thought-about too small to deal with a backup function, and groups may query whether or not he has the bodily traits for versatility on particular groups. Nonetheless, he’s good at what he does, which is eluding tacklers in house and creating alternatives as a move catcher and kick returner. He’s gifted, however might need a troublesome job convincing groups that he can deal with quite a lot of roles.

Robinson is small however speedy (not unlike the Eagles’ most recent signing). It’s maybe value noting that free agent addition Avery Williams, who initiatives as Philly’s high returner, hasn’t been wholesome sufficient to take part within the crew’s OTA practices up to now.

Watch his highlights video:

The Eagles’ offseason roster was at capability previous to the Robinson addition, so, they’re going to should make a transfer to open a spot for him. UPDATE: The Eagles formally waived undrafted rookie Ife Adeyi, who was just signed on Wednesday, to make room for the Robinson waiver declare.