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Glenn Erby

Instant analysis of Eagles acquiring TE Albert Okwuegbunam from Broncos for a draft pick

Philadelphia added another tight end to the roster ahead of the 4:00 PM roster deadline, acquiring Albert Okwuegbunam and a 2025 draft from Broncos for a 2025 sixth round pick.

With Okwuegbunam’s arrival, the Eagles now have four tight ends and a decision to make in the next 48 hours as the organization builds a practice squad.

With the move now complete, here’s an instant analysis of the move.

Okwuegbunam has produced

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Okwuegbunam had 7 catches for 109 yards and a touchdown in the Broncos final preseason game.

A 2020 4th-round pick, he’s logged 54 catches for 546 yards and 4 scores in 3 seasons in Denver.

Eagles swooped in ahead of the waiver wire

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Denver was going to part ways with the tight end, and with Howie Roseman always doing his due diligence, Philadelphia struck a deal.

Eagles have a decision to make

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Philadelphia has four tight ends on the roster currently after the trade and Howie Roseman could look to move a player to the practice squad.

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