Eagles promote CB Elijah Riley from the practice squad to the active roster
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With the Eagles dealing with multiple injuries in the secondary, Philadelphia has promoted cornerback Elijah Riley per Mike Kaye of NJ.com.
The Eagles confirmed Kaye’s report.
Roster Moves: #Eagles have promoted DB Elijah Riley from the practice squad to the active roster and placed S Rodney McLeod on Reserve/Injured.
Eagles have signed S Blake Countess to the practice squad. pic.twitter.com/7fqa7xg05d
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 16, 2020
Riley signed with the Eagles as an undrafted free agent and was placed on the practice squad after being waived during final cuts.
Riley has been elevated this season and played on special teams during the Week 5 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers and Week 6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
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