Britain Covey - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Signs to active roster The Eagles signed Covey to the active roster Tuesday, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Covey returned four punts for 37 yards in last Sunday's 24-22 win over the Commanders. The wide receiver's production on special teams has now earned him a spot on the 53-man roster. It remains to be seen if Covey has earned additional responsibilities for next Sunday's game against the Titans.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to Philly's practice squad Covey reverted to the Eagles' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Covey saw six special teams snaps in the contest, returning four punts for 37 yards. The wide receiver did not contribute much on the night, and it is unclear if his lackluster return yardage will draw enough attention to warrant another elevation in the coming weeks.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hit-stick alert! Britain Covey's leaping punt return has a climactic conclusion Washington Commanders safety Tyler Owens lights up Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Britain Covey o punt coverage.

2 DAYS AGO • COMMANDERS.COM

Elevated for Week 1 The Eagles elevated Covey from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact With the entirety of the Eagles' wide receiver corps healthy, Covey was likely elevated for his value on special teams. There is a good chance Covey takes punt and kick return reps away from Makai Lemon and Will Shipley, keeping the wide receiver and running back fresh for offensive possessions.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Philly's practice squad The Eagles signed Covey to the practice squad Monday.

Impact The Eagles released Covey during Sunday's cutdown day. The wide receiver had a strong enough training camp to receive an invitation back to the team's practice squad. Covey participated in all three preseason games, catching five of his eight targets for 44 yards and a touchdown.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Catches two passes in exhibition finale Covey played 29 offensive snaps in Friday's preseason loss to the Bengals, catching two of four targets for 20 yards.

Impact Covey dealt with a hamstring issue in early August but was able to suit up for all three of Philadelphia's preseason contests. He caught five of eight targets for 44 yards and a touchdown during those games and also returned four punts for 38 yards. Covey hasn't done much as a pass catcher to this point in his NFL career, so his tough path to making the 53-man roster is probably more tied to his ability to return kicks.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Limited in practice Monday Covey (hamstring) was a limited participant in Monday's practice, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports.

Impact Covey has been absent with a hamstring issue since last Wednesday, so a return to limited participation is a good sign for the punt returner's recovery. Covey currently holds the punt return job, but if he remains unable to participate, Will Shipley or new Eagle Tank Bigsby could win the role.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Still not practicing Covey (hamstring) did not participate in Saturday's training camp practice, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Covey has been working through a hamstring injury that has caused him to miss training camp practices. He's battling for a depth spot on the Eagles' 53-man roster by the end of training camp, so getting back on the field for reps is crucial for the Utah product. Covey will aim to be available for the Eagles' preseason opener against the Ravens on Saturday, Aug. 15.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Absent with hamstring issue Covey (hamstring) did not participate in Wednesday's training camp session, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.

Impact It is unclear when Covey suffered the hamstring issue, but it was likely during Tuesday's session. The 29-year-old joins fellow wide receivers DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and rookie Makai Lemon (hamstring) in dealing with what appears to be a quite contagious issue. In response to the apparent bug sweeping the room, the Eagles signed Brandon Hayes to fill in at receiver.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Limited offensive work in 2025 Covey caught two of four targets for 20 yards across six regular-season games in 2025. Additionally, he tallied 125 kick-return yards and 124 punt-return yards.

Impact Covey spent most of his 2025 campaign with Philadelphia's practice squad before joining the active roster ahead of Week 13. He was primarily limited to special teams, outside of the Eagles' Week 18 loss to the Commanders, when he caught two passes for 20 yards while playing 35 offensive snaps. The Utah product also did not log an offensive snap in the wild-card loss to the 49ers but tallied 61 kick-return yards. Set to enter unrestricted free agency, Covey could find work as a return specialist ahead of the 2026 season.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Highlight: Britain Covey's third-down reception keeps Eagles' drive alive Eagles wide receiver Britain Covey makes an 8-yard reception to pick up a first down.

JANUARY 4 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Logs first offensive snaps of 2025 Covey went without a target while playing four of the Eagles' 69 snaps on offense in Sunday's 31-0 win over the Raiders. He also returned three punts for 22 yards.

Impact Sunday's contest marked the first time Covey received snaps on offense in his three appearances since the Eagles signed him off their practice squad Nov. 27. The 28-year-old is merely a depth piece at receiver and will continue to offer most of his value in the return game.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Spadaro: Britain Covey recalls 'wild' journey back to Eagles The former rookie free agent is settling back into a familiar role after spending the offseason away from Philadelphia.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Signs to active roster Covey was signed from the practice squad to the active roster Wednesday, Chris McPherson of the Eagles' official site reports.

Impact Covey is replacing safety Andrew Mukuba, who suffered an ankle injury last week against Dallas and landed on injured reserve. The wide receiver and return specialist has mostly seen action in the latter role in his career, producing more than 300 punt-return yards in both the 2022 and '23 campaigns. That's where Covey could see action Friday against the Bears, especially with Xavier Gipson dealing with a shoulder injury and coming off a fumble last week against the Cowboys.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles place Andrew Mukuba on Injured Reserve, sign Britain Covey to the active roster The team also placed tackle Luke Felix-Fualalo on the Practice Squad Injured Reserve list.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

What Eagles punt returner Britain Covey said about the uncertainties of life in the NFL Covey appeared on this week’s episode of "From the Logo with Jimmer Fredette."

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • DESERET.COM

Returns to Philadelphia The Eagles signed Covey to the practice squad Thursday, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports.

Impact Covey spent the last three seasons with the Eagles, and he has returned to Philadelphia as a member of the practice squad after failing to make the Rams' 53-man roster at the end of training camp. Covey appeared in five regular-season games for the Eagles in 2024 and finished with seven catches (on eight targets) for 34 yards.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles re-sign Britain Covey to return punts Seeking stability in the return game, the Eagles brought back wide receiver and punt return specialist Britain Covey, signing him to their p...

AUGUST 28, 2025 • MCALL.COM

Eagles fill out their practice squad, signing Britain Covey, Marcus Epps, and Luke Felix-Fualalo Two familiar faces return to the Eagles ahead of Week 1.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Let go by Rams The Rams waived Covey on Tuesday.

Impact Covey signed a one-year deal with the Rams in March after spending his first three NFL seasons with the Eagles. He finished the preseason with nine catches (on 14 targets) for 76 yards while adding 16 return yards on two punts, but it wasn't enough for the Utah product to crack the Rams' 53-man roster. Covey will have the opportunity to explore his options if he clears waivers, and that includes staying in Los Angeles as a member of the Rams' practice squad.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Four catches in preseason finale Covey secured four of six targets for 32 yards and returned one punt for 14 yards during Saturday's 19-17 preseason loss to the Browns.

Impact The veteran's final appearance in the preseason started off with quarterback Dresser Winn's first target of the game, which fell incomplete. More notable for Covey's chances of making the final 53-man roster was who wasn't out on the field Saturday, as Xavier Smith and Konata Mumpfield joined Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, Tutu Atwell and Jordan Whittington as players who head coach Sean McVay chose to rest. Given Covey's rather quiet preseason, his most likely outcome is a spot on the Rams' practice squad, unless the team chooses to keep seven wideouts on their initial 53-man roster.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Underwhelming in victory Covey caught three of six targets for 13 yards and returned one punt for two yards during Saturday's 23-22 preseason victory against the Chargers.

Impact On a day where many of the Rams' wideouts battling to make the final cut had excellent games, Covey struggled to get anything going. Xavier Smith, Covey's primary competition for a roster spot, secured all four of his targets for 49 yards and protected his spot as the sixth (and likely final) wideout on the Rams' potential 53-man roster. Covey will get one last chance to make an impression for his new team against the Browns in next week's preseason finale for the Rams.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes most of two touches Covey caught both of his targets for 31 yards during Saturday's 31-21 preseason win versus the Cowboys.

Impact The former Eagles wideout notched a nifty 26-yard gain on a deep pass from Stetson Bennett, but didn't get an opportunity to showcase his skills as a return man, which was his primary role back in Philadelphia. Xavier Smith is his primary competition for that role with the Rams, and his incumbent status likely has the edge over Covey so far to retain the role. The most likely outcome for Covey is a spot on the practice squad and a role if injuries befall the wide receiver corps.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Swanson: Rams' Britain Covey reunited with Puka Nacua in LA The punt-return specialist from Utah says he’s loving Los Angeles, with a chance to play with his childhood friend and hear Sean McVay quote...

AUGUST 5, 2025 • DAILYNEWS.COM

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