Eagles’ Raw Talent Gambit | NFL News

The Eagles are betting on raw potential, releasing Uar Bernard and Joshua Weru—both first-time organized football players from Nigeria and Kenya—to see if they can be claimed by another team or returned to the practice squad. Bernard, a massive Nigerian standout from the International Player Pathway, and Weru, a former rugby star with explosive speed, didn’t make the 53-man roster but show enough athleticism to warrant a second chance. With defensive coordinator Vic Fangio admitting they have a long way to go, the Eagles are watching closely, hoping no other team snatches them up—and that their international backgrounds might give Philly an edge in keeping them around for development.

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