Eagles make several roster moves ahead of playoff matchup vs. Buccaneers

Philadelphia Eagles TE Tyree Jackson (80) celebrates his touchdown vs. the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022.

Philadelphia Eagles QB Gardner Minshew (10) is hit in the head by Dallas Cowboys S Donovan Wilson (6) during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022.

Philadelphia Eagles RB Kenneth Gainwell (14) gets past Dallas Cowboys CB Jourdan Lewis (26) during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022.

Philadelphia Eagles TE Tyree Jackson (80) celebrates his touchdown vs. the Dallas Cowboys with QB Gardner Minshew (10) during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022.

Philadelphia Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (6) warms up before a game vs. the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022.

Philadelphia Eagles CB Josiah Scott (33) tackles Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott (21) during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022.

Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott (4) warms up before a game vs. the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022.

Philadelphia Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (6) warms up before a game vs. the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022.

Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott (4) warms up before a game vs. the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2022.

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni signals during a timeout vs. the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022.

Philadelphia Eagles CB Josiah Scott (33) celebrates after stopping Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott (21) during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022.

Philadelphia Eagles RB Kenneth Gainwell (14) is tackled by Dallas Cowboys S Donovan Wilson (6) during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022.

Philadelphia Eagles RB Kenneth Gainwell (14) scores vs. the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022.

Philadelphia Eagles QB Gardner Minshew (10) avoids a Dallas Cowboys defender during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022.

Philadelphia Eagles RB Kenneth Gainwell (14) celebrates his touchdown vs. the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022.

Philadelphia Eagles RB Kenneth Gainwell (14) gain yards vs. the Dallas Cowboys defense during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022.

Philadelphia Eagles RB Jason Huntley (32) is surrounded by Dallas Cowboys defenders during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022.

Philadelphia Eagles TE Richard Rodgers (81) makes a catch vs. the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022.

Dallas Cowboys WR Cedrick Wilson (1) scores despite being tackled by Philadelphia Eagles DB Andre Chachere (21) during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. The score up the Cowboys up 17-10.

Philadelphia Eagles QB Gardner Minshew (10) runs vs. the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022.

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni leaves the field following a 51-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022.

Philadelphia Eagles RB Kenneth Gainwell (14) celebrates his touchdown vs. the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022.

Dallas Cowboys RB JaQuan Hardy (37) jumps past Philadelphia Eagles DB Andre Chachere (21) and DE Cameron Malveaux (59) to score a touchdown during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022.

Philadelphia Eagles TE Tyree Jackson (80) is helped off the field vs. the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022.

Philadelphia Eagles P Arryn Siposs (8) holds his head after a short punt vs. the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022.

Philadelphia Eagles DB Andre Chachere (21) can’t stop Dallas Cowboys RB Ito Smith (43) from scoring during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022.

Dallas Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch (55) intercepts a pass off the hands of WR J.J. Arcega-Whiteside (19) during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022.

Philadelphia Eagles S Jared Mayden (41) and S K'Von Wallace (42) can’t bring down Dallas Cowboys RB JaQuan Hardy (37) DE Cameron Malveaux (59) before he scored a touchdown during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022.

Philadelphia Eagles QB Gardner Minshew (10) looks up after being sacked vs. the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022.

Philadelphia Eagles DB Andre Chachere (21) and S Jared Mayden (41) can’t stop Dallas Cowboys RB Ito Smith (43) from scoring during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022.

Philadelphia Eagles WR Quez Watkins (16) pushes away Dallas Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch (55) during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022.

Philadelphia Eagles WR Jalen Reagor (18) makes a catch vs. the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022.

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TAMPA — The Eagles made a handful of roster moves on Saturday ahead of their Super Wild Card matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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The Eagles signed veteran tight end Richard Rodgers to their 53-man roster, as head coach Nick Sirianni had alluded to early in the week. The team also placed rookie defensive tackle Marlon Tuipulotu on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

In order to fill out the depth chart, the team elevated rookie guard Kayode Awosika from the practice squad as a COVID-19 replacement. Defensive end Cameron Malveaux and wide receiver KeeSean Johnson were elevated from the practice squad as well.

Malveaux and Johnson were standard weekly elevations. Awosika, Malveaux and Johnson will revert back to the practice squad if the Eagles win on Sunday against the Buccaneers.

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Here’s what each move means for the roster:

- TE Richard Rodgers signed: Rodgers will take on the third tight end role vacated by Tyree Jackson (knee), who was placed on injured reserve earlier in the week. Rodgers has bounced on and off the Eagles’ roster for the past four seasons and spent most of this campaign on the practice squad. He was active for three regular-season games.

- DT Marlon Tuipulotu placed on reserve/COVID-19: The sixth-round pick was inactive for the majority of the season as a healthy scratch. The Eagles will be fine with their depth at defensive tackle against the Bucs, as Fletcher Cox, Javon Hargrave, Milton Williams and Hassan Ridgeway form a strong rotation.

- G Kayode Awosika elevated: The rookie made his regular-season debut in Week 18, and he was impressive during his limited action. Awosika played offensive tackle in college, but projects as a better fit at guard in the NFL. With Nate Herbig (ankle) listed as questionable, Awosika would serve as added depth in case the starting right guard can’t play. Sua Opeta or Jack Anderson could replace Herbig in the starting lineup.

- DE Cameron Malveaux and WR KeeSean Johnson elevated: Malveaux has filled in as a deep-depth rotational defensive end over the past month. He has been a solid contributor in limited snaps on defense and special teams. With starting defensive end Josh Sweat (illness) listed as questionable, Malveaux is extra insurance behind Derek Barnett, Ryan Kerrigan and Tarron Jackson.

Johnson will make his Eagles debut in a playoff game. Johnson spent the entire regular season on the practice squad and will now fill out the depth chart following a season-ending injury for J.J. Arcega-Whiteside. Johnson will probably fill in on special teams and get the occasional rep on offense behind DeVonta Smith, Jalen Reagor, Quez Watkins and Greg Ward. Johnson, a 2019 sixth-round pick of the Arizona Cardinals, appeared in 18 games during his first two seasons and caught 36 passes for 360 yards and a touchdown. Sunday could be a showcase for Johnson to stick around in Philadelphia next season.

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