Eagles sign Mat McBriar, release Chas Henry
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Eagles sign Mat McBriar, release Chas Henry
Zach Berman, Inquirer Staff Writer
The Eagles made a change at punter on Tuesday, signing Mat McBriar to a two-year deal and releasing Chas Henry.
McBriar, a two-time Pro Bowler, spent the preseason with the Eagles but did not beat Henry for the job while recovering from a football injury.
Henry has struggled this season, and special teams coach Bobby April spoke last week about a technical problem in Henry's punts.
Henry has six punts this season with a net average of 38 yards.
The Eagles also signed long snapper Kyle Nelson to practice squad. He's insurance in case Jon Dorenbos cannot play with a high ankle sprain. If that's the case, the Eagles will need to cut a player from active roster. They released Jeremy Ebert from the practice squad.
I still will never forgive Henry for that weak pass own the 4 th down conversion last year. No loss— yourdaddy!- Wow. This is a smarter move than signing a fullback? A safety? An o-lineman?— rubicon24
- Being cut by the Eagles right now is like being thrown off the Titanic before it sailed in 1912. It's a blessing in disguise! Too many henerys anyway.— sammydelphia
- Woo Hoo, Super Bowl here we come!— Luriesucks
- If I remember correctly Dorenbos was the back up holder.— JamesSeitz
- Inside scoop. Now it can be revealed. Henery was doing the punting and Henry the field goals but the coaches didn't know the difference.— imcharlie
- why would the eagles bother to get a punter if they just turn it over on 2nd down?— bloodymess
- Can't we just pass on 4th down priceless.
