Griffin Hebert was added to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad on December 28, the organization
announced. He is the team’s new wide receiver.
The Seahawks signed Hebert as an undrafted free agent out of Louisiana Tech following the 2023 NFL Draft; however, after the team made its final roster cuts in late August, Seattle released him. In a related move, Philadelphia also placed wide receiver Devon Allen on the Practice Squad Injured Reserve list, meaning he will miss the next four games at the very least.
Hebert, who is 24 years old, was a tight end and wide receiver at Louisiana Tech. During his four years in college, he caught 99 receptions for 1,532 yards and 14 touchdowns, averaging 15.5 yards per grab.
Hebert, who is 24 years old, was a tight end and wide receiver at Louisiana Tech. During his four years in college, he caught 99 receptions for 1,532 yards and 14 touchdowns, averaging 15.5 yards per grab.
Lance Zierlein, a draft expert for NFL.com, said the following about Hebert prior to the 2023 NFL draft:
Undersized tight end with speed and agility in space, who is effectively a large slot receiver. Hebert had an excellent pro day and should establish himself as a top free agent. Analysts may start to value his mismatch potential and run-after-catch abilities more as they see more tape. Even if he has to work more as a blocker, his quickness, explosiveness, and athleticism might make him a valuable asset to the club in the future.
Hebert is an intriguing prospect because to his quickness and skill as a route runner. He can spread the field as a deep play threat, and he is a very versatile player. Philadelphia
After the 2022 draft, Britain Covey, a wide receiver out of Utah, signed with the Eagles as an undrafted free agent. He is now becoming well-known for his ability to make plays on special teams.
What a tool. Have you all cast your Pro Bowl ballots? Cast your vote for that man. He’s not the best at returning the ball, who is? Britain Covey is the best punt returner in the NFL. Following Philadelphia’s 33-25 victory over the New York Giants on Christmas Day, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni posed this question to a packed house of reporters. In that game, Covey had a career-long 54-yard punt return, which helped the Eagles get ahead early.
Referring to Covey, Sirianni continued, “He changes games.” He is a unique returner. He has developed into a really unique football player that we can use as a weapon. I haven’t seen anyone play better than Britain Covey, so Philadelphia, go vote for him in the Pro Bowl.
Hebert might not pan out, but the Eagles have a penchant for identifying and nurturing hidden stars, as seen by Covey’s recent success.
Based in the Midwest, Beth Mishler-Elmore covers heavy sports, specializing on the Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, and Miami Heat. She also writes about the Bears for the CBS Sports station Bear Report. Further details on Elmore and Mishler
