On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Eagles added depth to the interior part of their offensive line. They are set to sign a veteran center who has played for two of the Eagles’ NFC East rivals, the New York Giants and Washington Commanders.
Jason Kelce was a big loss at center this year
The Eagles lost their star center, Jason Kelce, this offseason due to retirement. Per Our Lads, Cam Jurgens is listed as the starting center on the Eagles depth chart. Brett Toth is penciled in as Jurgens’ backup.
The Philadelphia Eagles signed Nick Gates
According to Mike Garafolo with the NFL Network, the Eagles are signing veteran center Nick Gates.
The #Eagles are signing veteran OL Nick Gates, sources say. Former #Commanders and #Giants lineman, who has 29 starts in 44 appearances in five seasons, stays in the NFC East. pic.twitter.com/LNGdZJbdZn
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) July 30, 2024
The Giants signed Gates as an undrafted free agent following the 2018 NFL Draft. He spent the 2018-22 seasons with the Giants. He played for the Commanders last season.
Gates has appeared in 57 games and started 39 games. Per Pro Football Focus, Gates earned a 66.1 overall grade for his blocking last season and a 70.9 grade for his run blocking. He gave up five sacks and 21 total pressures on 455 pass-blocking attempts
Eagles fans’ initial reaction to the signing
What is he tryna get an NFC East gauntlet. Next season it’s gonna be the cowboys🤣
— CryptoDom😈🚀 (@CryptoDom999) July 30, 2024
Eagles makin more moves than Phillies on MLB trade deadline day 🤣
— $ean-33333 (@sean_33333) July 30, 2024
The Eagles are just trolling @Giants fans at this point
— Jason Crownover (@JasonCrownover) July 30, 2024
Jason Kelce’s replacement
— Ramadhan (@ramadhan_004) July 30, 2024
Giants fans are in shambles 😂 pic.twitter.com/wPw24M3FZ7
— Dunkadelphia (@PhillyDunk) July 30, 2024
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