The Eagles made two roster moves on Friday morning, signing linebacker Ochaun Mathis to their practice squad. To make room, they released linebacker David Anenih.
Here’s what you need to know about Mathis:
- A sixth-round draft pick by the Los Angeles Rams in 2023, Mathis hails from Nebraska.
- He is 25 years old, standing 6-foot-5 and weighing 250 pounds.
- While Mathis finished his college career at Nebraska, recording 48 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 2022, he spent four seasons at TCU, where he totaled 135 tackles and 15.5 sacks.
- As a rookie, Mathis appeared in eight games for the Rams and recorded two tackles on defense.
- He was released by the Rams in August and quickly signed with the New England Patriots‘ practice squad.
- Mathis was elevated to the Patriots’ active roster three times before officially joining their 53-man roster in October.
- During his time with New England, he played in five games this season, registering one tackle on defense and one on special teams before being released.
