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Stuck in special-teams role Covey played all three of his snaps on special teams in Sunday's 42-19 loss to the 49ers.

Impact Covey's standing as the team's top punt returner rather than his contributions as a receiver have enabled him to be active for all 12 of the Eagles' games this season. The Utah product has yet to draw a target over 39 career snaps on offense through 29 games over his first two seasons in the league.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles Have Developed a 'Special" Punt Returner in Britain Covey Philadelphia Eagles punt returner Britain Covey has quietly turned into one of the best returners in the NFL.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Highlight: Britain Covey's 27-yard punt return gives Eagles solid field position in third quarter Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Britain Covey makes a 27-yard punt return to give the Eagles offense solid field position midway through t...

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

'Never get too comfortable': Britain Covey's mindset has led to sustained success as a punt returner The undrafted free agent ranks as one of the best returners in the league since last season.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Highlight: Britain Covey 52-yard punt return Eagles Britain Covey's 52-yard punt return comes after wide receiver fields punt inside own 5-yard line.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Eagles elevate Britain Covey, Arryn Siposs for Sunday's game The team adds a pair who will likely help on special teams against the Patriots.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Highlight: Britain Covey's 27-yard punt return gives Eagles favorable field position Wide receiver Britain Covey's 27-yard punt return gives the Eagles favorable field position late in the first half of Super Bowl LVII.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Britain Covey's 27-yard punt return gives Eagles favorable field position late in first half Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Britain Covey's 27-yard punt return gives the Eagles favorable field position late in the first half of Su...

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • NFL.COM

Eagles' DeVonta Smith, Britain Covey highlight Thursday's practice pool report | 4 observations In the pool report released about the Eagles' second practice of the week, information was disclosed about wide receivers DeVonta Smith and...

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • NJ.COM

The Postseason Through the Eyes of Eagles' Britain Covey The Eagles’ rookie returner discussed preparation, following the team’s leaders, and having fun

JANUARY 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Britain Covey Proves to be a Jack of All Trades The best backup holder in the NFL came through in a pinch after Arryn Siposs left the game for good in the first half with an ankle injury

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

The Day After: Eagles special teams in focus during rout of Giants Britain Covey stepped in as the backup holder on a rainy day and, ahem, held his own. Philadelphia has everything covered.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Britain Covey Breaks Down Punt-Return Success The Eagles’ rookie returner found his groove against Tennessee

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

On The Record: Britain Covey | December 8, 2022 Britain Covey talks about his impressive game on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans and what he hopes to do as a returner going forward.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Christian Elliss' Elevation Lifts Britain Covey, Eagles Special Team Units The reserve linebacker was brought up from the practice squad against the Titans and wasted little time in making his presence known as a ta...

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Spadaro: Britain Covey is confident a big return is coming; find out why The rookie return specialist knows, however, that Washington presents a tall order on Monday night.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Signed to active roster Covey was signed to the Eagles' active roster Saturday.

Impact Covey has yet to log an offensive snap, but he has served as one of the Eagles' primary punt returners through three games this season. He has tallied 61 total yards on 10 returns in that role.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Britain Covey Added to Eagles 53-Man Roster Out of practice squad elevations, the UDFA was promoted while the team also elevated safety Andre Chachere from the PS

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Eagles sign WR Britain Covey to the active roster The Eagles also elevated safety Andre Chachere from the practice squad for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

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

Impact Covey once again served as Philadelphia's primary punt returner while playing eight special-teams snaps Sunday, netting 34 yards on five returns and two fair catches. The rookie out of Utah also muffed one of his returns but quickly recovered the fumble for no gain. After being elevated from the practice squad in each of the past three weeks, Covey will require a spot on the Eagles' active roster in order to continue returning punts for the team this season.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will be active at Washington Philadelphia elevated Covey from its practice squad Saturday for Week 3, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.

Impact This will be the third consecutive week Covey is active for the Eagles and the last time he's eligible to be elevated from the practice squad before he would have to be signed to the team's active roster in order to play. The 25-year-old wideout has played exclusively on special teams through two games this season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles elevate WR Britain Covey for Sunday's game vs. Commanders The rookie free agent handled punt return duties in the first two games of the season.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Back to practice squad Covey reverted to the Eagles' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Covey has been called up to the active roster for both of the team's first two games. The rookie has operated as the team's punt returner, totaling 14 yards on three returns in the Eagles' 24-7 win over the Vikings on Monday. Covey can be elevated one more time before he'll need to be signed to the active roster.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles elevate WR Britain Covey and TE Noah Togiai for Monday Night Football vs. Vikings Covey handled punt return duties in the season opener and Togiai served as the third tight end.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Moved up to active roster Covey was elevated from the Eagles' practice squad ahead on Monday night's game against the Vikings.

Impact Covey will get the move up from Philadelphia's practice squad for the second straight week after recording 13 punt-return yards over his four special-teams snaps in Week 1. The rookie out of Utah did not line up for a single offensive play last week, but he figures to once again serve as one of the Eagles' top return specialists alongside Quez Watkins against Minnesota.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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