WR Norwood Returns to Practice Squad; Mailei Claimed by Saints; FB Signed

Jordan Norwood has had a rocky, emotion-filled last few days, but the rookie Wide Receiver returned to the Eagles’ practice squad today after the team decided it was a good decision to keep him around. The Penn State University graduate spent nearly the entire season on the Philadelphia scout team before being signed to the active roster last week because of starter DeSean Jackson’s concussion. He played in Week 13 against the Falcons, but did not record any statistics, and was cut the following day, likely because of the return of CB Joselio Hanson from suspension. To the excitement and happiness of the young receiver, though, Norwood is now back with the practice squad. Because the Eagles released two from the squad yesterday and only signed one as a replacement, it was somewhat obvious they were planning to bring him back.

Norwood isn’t the only player involved in some practice squad movement today, however, as FB Marcus Mailei (pictured, #41) was claimed and signed by the New Orleans Saints. The hard-nosed runner and blocker played very well in the preseason after signing as a rookie free agent out of Weber State college, and was rewarded with a position on the Eagles’ scout team. He stuck with the group up until now, and with the Saints apparently investing in potential future Fullbacks, was snatched up and is now locked into the New Orleans organization. To replace Mailei’s spot, the Eagles signed undrafted free agent Joel Gamble of the same position. Gamble played for Shippensburg in his collegiate career as a Tight End and was then involved in several minor league football organizations, including the recently founded “United National Gridiron League” throughout this season.

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