The Philadelphia Eagles continued trimming their roster ahead of Tuesday’s 4:00 PM deadline by waiving Kenyon Green, the 2022 first-round pick they acquired in the CJ Gardner-Johnson trade.
Green, who arrived with the expectation he could compete with Tyler Steen at right guard, never had that opportunity. He spent most practices at left guard, and only with the second- and third-team units. He battled injuries during training camp and didn’t show enough to earn a spot, leading to the decision to part ways.
There remains a possibility Green could return on the practice squad if he clears waivers, though the Eagles chose to move on at the moment. The move comes amid other offseason adjustments stemming from the CJGJ deal, including a Day 3 draft pick swap the Eagles previously sent back to the Texans to facilitate the trade for John Metchie III, along with tight end Harrison Bryant.
What this means going forward is that Philadelphia will continue to shape its interior O-line depth and explore options at guard as they finalize the 53-man roster. The organization has shown a willingness to keep an eye on players who might contribute later on the practice squad or beyond, while also leveraging the CJGJ trade to add another potential playmaker in Metchie.
Summary: The Eagles cut ties with Kenyon Green after a camp where he struggled to secure a starting guard role and spent most of his time with the deeper units, as roster decisions heat up in advance of the deadline. The CJGJ trade continues to impact the team, including the acquisition of John Metchie III, as the team rebuilds its depth chart.
Additional comments: Expect continued moves as the Eagles evaluate the rest of their depth chart, particularly at guard, and monitor which players clear waivers to join the practice squad. A positive takeaway is the opportunity for Steen to establish himself at right guard, while the team tests other options behind him. If Green clears waivers, a return to the practice squad could still offer him a path back in Philadelphia.