TAMPA – The Eagles have signed veteran receivers Parris Campbell and John Ross for their game against the Buccaneers on Sunday in Tampa.

The Eagles entered this weekend having ruled out DeVonta Smith (concussion) and on Saturday downgraded AJ Brown (hamstring injury) to out after missing the past two weeks. So they’ll be ready with a few veterans from the practice squad.

For Campbell, this is the third week in a row that he has been left off the practice squad. He has now used up his highs. If the Eagles want him to move forward, they need to find a way to sign him to their 53-man roster.

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

Ross just signed to the Eagles’ practice squad this week but has been with the Eagles throughout training camp, giving him time to work with Jalen Hurts and Kellen Moore’s offense.

Ross was the No. 9 overall pick in 2017. His career did not go according to plan and he has not played in an NFL regular season game for the Giants since 2021. Ross had previously retired but returned to football for a tryout with the Eagles this spring, eventually making the 90-man roster and completing all of the Birds’ training camp before being cut. He wasn’t on a team until the Eagles signed him after the 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 to get the 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 promote two receivers because they no longer need to bring in a backup center or third tight end. Both OL Nick Gates and TE Jack Stoll are now on the 53-man roster.

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

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