Eagles add linebacker Brandon George amid competition for roster spots
The Philadelphia Eagles have reportedly signed second-year linebacker Brandon George, bringing a player with notable athletic testing and special-teams experience into a crowded linebacker room as the NFL franchise prepares for preseason action.
The report, first published by ESPN and relayed by NBC Sports Philadelphia, says George, 25, went undrafted out of the University of Pittsburgh in 2025 and spent last season on the Kansas City Chiefs’ injured reserve list before being released in May. The Eagles have not released an official transaction notice as of publication.
Player profile and assessment
George’s background is that of a late-blooming prospect with strong measurable traits. He was primarily a special-teams contributor across his collegiate career and logged one season as a full-time starter in 2024. Evaluations cited in the report note his physical tools and special-teams value, while also pointing to areas for development, particularly in run fits and coverage consistency.
“Inside linebacker who boasts a burly frame and outstanding pro-day testing numbers… He’s inconsistent in making reads and fitting up the run properly, but he’s big and strong,” wrote NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein in a pre-draft assessment quoted by media outlets.
Those testing numbers were highlighted by other outlets: analytics accounts ranked his Relative Athletic Score (RAS) near the top of linebacker prospects in recent draft classes, and scouting commentary emphasised his ability to leverage size at the point of attack and his special-teams upside.
Where George fits in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia, George will be competing for a place behind the team’s starting linebackers and amid a group that includes established starters and younger depth pieces. The Eagles’ linebacker room currently features starters Zack Baun and Jihaad Campbell, with additional depth from players such as Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Smael Mondon and Chance Campbell.
- George joins a room with established starters and several depth/young players.
- His special-teams experience is likely the avenue to make the 53-man roster.
- He faces an uphill battle to earn a long-term spot given the club’s existing depth.
Signed players like George typically aim first to carve out a role on special teams while showing steady development in defensive assignments. The Eagles begin preseason play against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday night and will travel to New England later in the exhibition schedule, giving new additions an early chance to show their value in game situations.
Basic facts at a glance
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Player | Brandon George |
| Age | 25 |
| College | Pittsburgh |
| 2025 status | Undrafted free agent; spent 2025 season on Chiefs’ injured reserve |
| Reported new team | Philadelphia Eagles |
For football followers in Brandon and across Manitoba, signings such as this illustrate how pro organizations continue to test and expand depth across training camp. For players like George, the preseason represents a narrow window to demonstrate growth, adaptability and the special-teams value that often secures a first NFL roster spot.
The Eagles had not confirmed the signing publicly at the time of the report. WE NEWS will monitor official team announcements and provide updates as they become available.
