The Eagles advanced a pair of veteran receivers for the Buccaneers game

TAMPA — The Eagles promoted veteran receivers Parris Campbell and Jon Ross for their game against the Buccaneers on Sunday in Tampa.

The Eagles entered this weekend after ruling out DeVonta Smith (concussion) and downgraded AJ Brown (hamstring) on ​​Saturday after missing the last two weeks. So they are going to prepare with some veterans from the practice squad.

For Campbell, this will be his third straight week promoted from the practice squad. He used his height now. If the Eagles want him moving forward, they will need to find a way to sign him to the 53-man roster.

Last week, Campbell played 36 snaps (50%) on offense and had 2 catches for 13 yards. In his career, Campbell has six years of significant experience. His best season came in 2022, when he had 63 catches for 623 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Ross was signed to the Eagles' practice squad this week but has been with the Eagles all training camp so he's had time to work with Jalen Hurts and in Kellen Moore's offense.

Ross was taken No. 9 overall in 2017. His career didn't go as planned and he hasn't played in an NFL regular season game since 2021 with the Giants. Ross had previously retired but returned to football this spring in tryouts with the Eagles and eventually made the 90-man roster and was in all of the Birds' training camp before being cut. He didn't stay with a team until the Eagles signed him after a win in New Orleans.

Both Campbell and Ross competed for roster spots this summer but neither made the 53-man roster. The Eagles instead traded for Jahan Dotson, a former first-round pick from Washington.

The Eagles' receivers for this game will be Dotson, Johnny Wilson, Campbell and Ross.

The Eagles were able to upgrade two receivers because they no longer had to upgrade a backup center or a third tight end. OL Nick Gates and TE Jack Stoll are both now on the 53-man roster

Right tackle Lane Johnson (concussion) is questionable for the game.

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