The Philadelphia Eagles addressed their offensive tackle depth Tuesday.
The Athletic’s Zach Berman reported the Eagles signed former New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Xavier Truss to the practice squad. The signing was coupled with the Eagles also adding defensive tackle Zion Wilson, who insiders reported was coming to Philadelphia on Monday.
“Truss played 7 games with the Saints last season,” wrote Berman. “Another Georgia product in Philly.”
Truss joined the NFL as an undrafted free agent last year. The offensive tackle first signed as a priority free agent with the Denver Broncos.
Interestingly, NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein predicted Truss would be drafted as a sixth rounder.
“Sixth-year senior who saw more reps at tackle but will need to play guard on the next level. Truss is tough but inconsistent,” wrote Zierlein. “He’s adequate as a base blocker but lacks the core strength and body control to stay centered and connected over the rep. He moves well enough to play in space but only at an average level.”
As Berman mentioned, Truss dressed for seven games with the Saints last season. But he has also spent time with the Broncos and Cleveland Browns.
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The NFL transaction wire Tuesday confirmed Berman’s report. The Eagles officially added both Truss and Wilson to their practice squad.
Truss spent training camp and the preseason with the Broncos last year. After the Broncos waived him close to the league’s roster deadline at the end of August, the Saints claimed him off waivers.
The offensive tackle made his NFL debut during Week 3 of the 2025 season versus the Seattle Seahawks. Truss received four snaps — all on special teams.
Truss didn’t play at all on offense during his seven appearance with the Saints last year. He lined up on special teams for 30 snaps.
The tackle spent the entire offseason and training camp with the Saints. New Orleans, though, waived Truss at the roster deadline on August 30 this year. A few weeks later, he joined the Browns practice squad. Cleveland released Truss during the first week of October.
This will be his first NFL opportunity since then.
Truss played at Georgia during his college career. As Philadelphia fans know, he’s one of many former Georgia players in the Eagles organization.
Truss was part of the back-to-back national championships for Georgia in 2021 and 2022. During the 2023 campaign, he made second-team All-SEC.
Wilson is back with the Eagles after the team released him in late August. He spent training camp with the club as an undrafted free agent.
At East Carolina last year, Wilson had seven sacks and 42 tackles.
To make space for Truss and Wilson, the Eagles released tight end Josiah Deguara and cornerback Shaun Wade. Deguara is a seven-year veteran who played in one game for Philadelphia this season.
Wade was on the Eagles practice squad for about two and a half week. He last played in a regular season game with the New England Patriots during 2023.
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