The city of PhiladelphiaTo help replace Dallas Goedert, who sustained a knee injury during the Eagles’ 24-19 victory over the Baltimore Ravenson on Sunday, the team signed tight end C.J. Uzomah to their 53-man roster on Wednesday.
According to Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Goedert might be put on short-term injured reserve. In that case, he wouldn’t be able to play again until Week 18 after missing four games.
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The backup tight end and UzomahGoedert will be replaced in part by Grant Calcaterra. This season, Calcaterra has already started three games (Weeks 7-9) in Goedert’s place.
Calcaterra finished with nine catches for 93 yards during that time.
In the summer, Uzomah agreed to a one-year contract with the Eagles.
Uzomah signed with the Eagles’ practice squad in October after spending two months as a free agent after failing to make Philadelphia’s 53-man roster in August.
Uzomah was activated for the Eagles’ last three games, which is the most times a member of the practice squad can be used.
On Wednesday, Eagles coach Nick Sirianni informed reporters that Uzomah had made a significant block in the fourth quarter against Baltimore.
The Eagles also re-signed veteran wide receiver Parris Campbell to their practice squad. In an indication that wide receiver DeVonta Smith is nearing a full recovery from his hamstring ailment, the Eagles cut Campbell on Monday.
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