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Defensive tackle Gabe Hall, seen participating in the 2024 NFL Combine, is returning to the Eagles' practice squad.
The Philadelphia Eagles continue to shuffle their practice squad roster ahead of the Super Bowl LIX rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Eagles on Thursday announced the return of recently waived defensive tackle Gabe Hall.
The 6-foot-6, 295-pound Hall made his NFL debut in Week 1, playing five defensive snaps and four special teams snaps in a 24-20 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
In a corresponding move, defensive tackle Jacob Sykes was waived from the practice squad.
Hall Overcame Odds to Make Eagles Roster
Hall signed with the Eagles in 2024 as an undrafted rookie out of Baylor. He spent all last season on the practice squad and was not elevated for any games.
But Hall continued to improve his craft, and it led to him making the Eagles’ initial 53-man roster this season.
Upon receiving the news, Hall was in disbelief.
“It was a blessing that the head coach and everybody was so patient with me,” Hall said, via NBC Sports Philadelphia. “They believed in me. That was a good thing for me too. And that made me work harder, knowing that I had the coaching staff behind me. It made me come in here and work and be hungry every single day.”
Hall got his first regular-season reps last Thursday but did not record any stats.
On Tuesday, Hall was waived to make room for newly acquired running back Tank Bigsby, who was traded from the Jacksonville Jaguars.
In 48 games over five seasons at Baylor (2019-23), Hall recorded 77 tackles and 12.5 sacks to go with 18.5 tackles for loss.
Hall Hopes to Emulate All-Pro DT
It’s too early to say how much, if it all, Hall will play in Week 2. Regardless, he’ll be looking to prove doubters wrong.
Last month, the 24-year-old spoke to the Philadelphia Inquirer about his desire to emulate Chiefs three-time All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones.
“If I can be on his level, that would be amazing,” Hall said.
The Eagles have plenty of talent up front as well, including Jalen Carter, who was ejected last week for spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. Carter was fined $57,222 and suspended one game. However, he will be eligible to play Sunday.
The NFL said that “because Carter was disqualified before participating in a single play, the suspension was considered to have been served in Week 1.”