Eagles announce two roster moves
Eagles have signed RB DeAndre Torrey and waived/injured WR Keric Wheatfall. pic.twitter.com/PYTiqOSVwz
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The Eagles announced two moves on Thursday as the team continues preparation for Friday night’s preseason opener against the New York Jets at Lincoln Financial Field.
After working out two running backs on Thursday, Philadelphia signed former North Texas star rusher, DeAndre Torrey.
To make room for Torrey on the roster, the Eagles waived injured rookie wide receiver Keric Wheatfall.
DeAndre Torrey
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A Darren Sproles-sized running back, Torrey logged 1,215 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns during his final season with the Mean Green, and he’ll add depth to the roster with Boston Scott and Kenneth Gainwell dealing with injuries.
Keric Wheatfall
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Wheatfall recently made a list of players who needed a big performance in the preseason opener and now he won’t get that opportunity after being waived.
Wheatfall started his college career at Blinn College before transferring to Fresno State. At Blinn, Wheatfall had 798 yards and six touchdowns on 47 receptions in 2018, including four 100-yard receiving games.
In 2021 with the Bulldogs, Wheatfall played in all 13 games, starting in eight games, as he finished as the team’s third-leading receiver with 38 receptions for 616 yards and four touchdowns.
