Eagles Sign Former Giants First-rounder Evan Neal

WHO:

Newsweek - Evan Neal is a former New York Giants first-round pick and the Giants’ former No. 7 overall selection.

Heavy NFL - Evan Neal is an Alabama offensive lineman selected by the New York Giants.

Heavy NFL - Joe Schoen was the New York Giants’ general manager during his first draft in that role.

WHAT:

Newsweek - The Philadelphia Eagles added Neal to their practice squad as part of a flurry of roster moves, giving him another opportunity in the NFL.

Heavy NFL - The Eagles signed Neal, who had played out his rookie contract with the Giants.

Heavy NFL - The article characterizes Neal’s draft selection as “an absolute bust.”

Heavy NFL - Neal tried out for the Eagles.

WHERE:

Newsweek - Neal’s new opportunity is with the Philadelphia Eagles’ practice squad.

Heavy NFL - The Eagles are an NFC East rival of the New York Giants.

WHEN:

Heavy NFL - Neal’s Eagles tryout took place on Wednesday.

WHY:

Newsweek - The Eagles’ practice-squad addition gives Neal another chance after his time with the Giants.

HOW:

Heavy NFL - Schoen used one of the Giants’ two first-round picks in his first draft as general manager to select Neal.

The Philadelphia Eagles have added offensive lineman Evan Neal to their practice squad, giving the former New York Giants first-round pick another opportunity in the NFL. Neal joined the Eagles after trying out for the team on Wednesday, and his rookie contract with the Giants had run its course. The move comes as part of a flurry of roster changes by Philadelphia, an NFC East rival of New York. The Giants selected Neal with the seventh overall pick, using one of their two first-round selections in Joe Schoen’s first draft as the team’s general manager. Neal played college football at Alabama. His selection was later characterized as a major draft failure, and his time with the Giants ended after his rookie deal. Now he’ll try to continue his career with the Eagles’ practice squad.