Eagles Bolster Practice Squad With New Linemen Truss and Wilson

WHO:

Heavy NFL - Tight end Josiah Deguara was a third-round pick of the Green Bay Packers out of Cincinnati in 2020 and has recorded 53 receptions for 471 yards and three touchdowns over his seven-year career.

Heavy NFL - Cornerback Shaun Wade was selected by the Baltimore Ravens out of Ohio State in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft and has played in 20 games, recording 26 tackles.

philadelphiaeagles.com - The Philadelphia Eagles signed offensive tackle Xavier Truss and defensive tackle Zion Wilson to the practice squad.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Tight end Josiah Deguara and cornerback Shaun Wade were released from the practice squad.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Xavier Truss is the highest-rated high school prospect in Rhode Island history and played college football at Georgia.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Zion Wilson is an undrafted rookie out of Eastern Carolina University.

WHAT:

Heavy NFL - Wade led the entire NFL during the preseason with three forced fumbles, along with 18 tackles and three passes defensed.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Truss played in 66 games at Georgia and won two College Football Playoff National Championships.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Truss signed with the Denver Broncos after going undrafted in 2025 but was waived during final roster cuts.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Truss appeared in seven games during his rookie season with the Saints after being claimed off waivers.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Wilson recorded nine tackles, two tackles for loss or no gain, and four quarterback pressures in three preseason games.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Wilson started his career as a walk-on offensive lineman and moved to defensive tackle in 2024.

philadelphiaeagles.com - In 2025, Wilson posted 42 tackles, 10 for loss, and seven sacks during his only season as a starter.

WHERE:

philadelphiaeagles.com - The Eagles held a Pep Rally at Goldwood Pub in London, featuring Eagles legends and cheerleaders.

WHEN:

philadelphiaeagles.com - Truss was waived by the Browns on October 6th.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Wilson was expected to return to college in 2026 by transferring to the University of Virginia, but the NCAA denied his eligibility waiver.

WHY:

philadelphiaeagles.com - The Eagles signed Truss and Wilson to bolster their practice squad after releasing Deguara and Wade.

HOW:

Heavy NFL - Wade was drafted by the UFL's Dallas Renegades for the 2026 season, where he had 24 total tackles, three interceptions, nine pass breakups, and one forced fumble through eight games.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Truss was claimed off waivers by the Saints after being undrafted and later signed with the Browns' practice squad before being waived.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Wilson rejoined the Eagles after being waived more than a month prior.

In a notable development, cornerback Shaun Wade, who was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 2020, led the entire NFL during the preseason with three forced fumbles, 18 tackles, and three passes defensed. Over his career, Wade has played in 20 games, recording 26 tackles, and he was recently drafted by the UFL's Dallas Renegades for the upcoming 2026 season, where he has already tallied 24 total tackles, three interceptions, nine pass breakups, and one forced fumble through eight games. Meanwhile, tight end Josiah Deguara, a third-round pick by the Green Bay Packers in 2020, has made 53 receptions for 471 yards and three touchdowns throughout his seven-year career.