CAMERON LATU NEWS

Four games in, the Philadelphia Eagles have three clear candidates to make this year's list of unsung heroes. The Eagles are 4-0 thanks not only to their stars but also to under-the-radar free agents like Joshua Uche, Za'Darius Smith, and Cameron Lat...

OCTOBER 4 • INSIDETHEIGGLES.COM

NFL sees a surge in blocked kicks, impacting games significantly

Blocked kicks have become a major factor in the NFL this season

OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press

Former Alabama tight end blocks punt for NFL touchdown Getting his first opportunity in his third season in the league, Cameron Latu comes through for the Philadelphia Eagles.

SEPTEMBER 28 • AL.COM

Signed to active roster The Eagles signed Latu from the practice squad to the active roster Wednesday.

Impact Latu had been elevated for action Week 2 and Week 3, and he now gets a long-term spot on the 53-man roster due to Philadelphia placing three other players on IR. Expect Latu to continue contributing primarily on special teams while also playing a reserve role on offense as the Eagles travel to Tampa Bay on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles place Nolan Smith, 2 others on IR ahead of Tampa Bay game

The Philadelphia Eagles have placed linebacker Nolan Smith and two other players on injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game at Tampa Bay

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Eagles place CB Jakorian Bennett, WR Darius Cooper, and OLB Nolan Smith on Injured Reserve, add three players to active roster Marcus Epps, Cameron Latu, and Parry Nickerson were signed to the 53-man roster, while Eli Ricks, Lance Dixon, and Quez Watkins join the pra...

SEPTEMBER 24 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Goes back to practice squad Latu reverted to the Eagles' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Latu was elevated from the practice squad for Sunday's matchup against the Rams and logged five of the Eagles' 67 offensive snaps without seeing any targets or touches. He's been elevated each of the past two weeks, so Philadelphia can elevate him only once more before Latu would need to be signed to the active roster in order to be able to play.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from practice squad The Eagles elevated Latu from the practice squad Saturday ahead of their matchup versus the Rams on Sunday.

Impact Latu will be elevated for the second straight week, although he likely won't see much playing time on offense as Dallas Goedert (knee) is set to return from his one-game absence. Latu could also see playing time on special teams and will be eligible to be elevated just two more times this season following Sunday's matchup.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles elevate Marcus Epps, Cameron Latu for Sunday's game against the Rams Latu, a former third-round pick, made his NFL debut in the Week 2 win over Kansas City.

SEPTEMBER 20 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Reverts to practice squad Latu reverted to Philadelphia's practice squad Monday.

Impact Latu played nine snaps on offense and 15 on special teams during Sunday's victory over the Chiefs but failed to record any stats. The 25-year-old could be elevated again for the team's week 3 matchup versus the Rams should Dallas Goedert (knee) remain sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated ahead of Sunday Latu was elevated from the Eagles' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact The 25-year-old failed to make the Eagles' initial 53-man roster at the end of August, but he remained with their practice squad and is now in line to make his NFL debut Sunday against the Chiefs. Latu's signing provides Philadelphia with extra depth at tight end in Week 2 with Dallas Goedert (knee) set to miss the Super Bowl IX rematch.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles elevate DB Marcus Epps and TE Cameron Latu for Week 2 vs. Chiefs The Eagles elevated Marcus Epps and Cameron Latu from the practice squad to the active roster for Week 2 vs. the Chiefs

SEPTEMBER 13 • USATODAY.COM

Eagles Made Three Moves Ahead Of Week 2 The Eagles announced three moves ahead of Week 2, elevating S Marcus Epps and TE Cameron Latu. The team also placed OT Cameron Williams on i...

SEPTEMBER 13 • NFLTRADERUMORS.CO

Eagles elevate S Marcus Epps and TE Cameron Latu for Chiefs game, place T Cameron Williams on IR The Eagles add depth for their Week 2 matchup in Kansas City.

SEPTEMBER 13 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Sticking around in Philadelphia The Eagles signed Latu to the practice squad Thursday.

Impact Latu will stay in Philadelphia as a member of the practice squad after being cut at the end of training camp. The tight end out of Alabama has yet to appear in an NFL regular-season game since being selected by the 49ers in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft. That could change for Week 1 against the Cowboys on Thursday, Sept. 4 if the Eagles need an extra tight end on the active roster if Dallas Goedert (groin) is not cleared to play.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Cut loose by Philadelphia Latu was waived by the Eagles on Tuesday.

Impact Latu was limited by a groin injury during training camp, ultimately failing to reel in his only target during his one preseason game. The tight end has yet to make his professional debut after being selected in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the 49ers, and he will now potentially look for another opportunity elsewhere.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Back from groin injury Latu (groin) failed to haul in his lone target and recorded one tackle during the Eagles' 22-13 preseason loss to the Browns on Saturday.

Impact Latu was limited in practice earlier this week while tending to a groin injury, but the 2023 third-rounder was cleared to play in Saturday's contest. Latu is battling for a depth spot on the Eagles' 53-man roster, though there wasn't much about Saturday's game to help improve his stock. He'll look to make a bigger impact in the Eagles' preseason finale against the Jets on Friday.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing groin injury Latu did not participate in Saturday's training camp practice due to a groin injury, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Latu may have picked up the injury during the Eagles' 34-27 preseason win over the Bengals on Thursday, when he played 23 snaps (seven on offense, 16 on special teams) while recording one solo tackle. The 2023 third-rounder has a slim shot of making the Eagles' 53-man roster as a backup tight end, and an extended absence will diminish those chances even further. Latu will look to recover enough to return to practice and be available for the Eagles' second preseason contest against the Browns on Saturday, Aug. 16.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Philadelphia The Eagles signed Latu to a reserve/future contract Tuesday, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Latu spent most of the 2024 regular season on the Browns' practice squad after being waived by the 49ers at the end of training camp in late August. Latu will have an opportunity to work with Eagles' training staff in the spring during OTAs and minicamp and will aim to earn a spot on the 53-man roster for the 2025 campaign. He has yet to appear in an NFL regular-season game since being selected by San Francisco in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 101st overall.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Browns' practice squad Cleveland signed Latu to the practice squad Tuesday.

Impact After being waived by the 49ers after failing to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp, Latu caught on with the Browns on the practice squad. He was let go by Cleveland on Dec. 18, but he's back on the practice squad and could be elevated for the Browns' regular-season finale against the Ravens on Saturday if David Njoku (knee) is unable to play.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Cleveland The Browns cut Latu from the practice squad Tuesday, Kelsey Russo of the team's official site reports.

Impact The 2023 third-round pick joined the Browns' practice squad in late August after being waived by the 49ers at the conclusion of training camp. Latu was not elevated to Cleveland's active roster, and now that he's been let go, the 24-year-old will look to catch on with a team in need of tight end depth.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Added to Browns' practice squad Latu signed with Cleveland's practice squad Thursday.

Impact The 2023 third-round selection of the 49ers missed his entire rookie season due to a meniscus injury. Latu entered training camp competing for a depth role at tight end, and despite having a solid preseason in which he recorded eight catches (on 10 targets) for 84 yards, he was waived by San Francisco on Tuesday. David Njoku (undisclosed) and Jordan Akins are the only two tight ends on the Browns' active roster, and if either of them were to miss time, Latu would be a prime candidate to be elevated to the active roster.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Niners The 49ers waived Latu on Tuesday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 2023 third-round pick missed his entire rookie season after suffering a meniscus injury last August, but he was busy this preseason with eight catches for 84 yards on 10 targets. It's possible Latu showed enough that another team will claim him on waivers. If not, the Niners might bring him back as a practice squad player.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Catches all passes Friday Latu had three receptions on as many targets for 42 yards in Friday's preseason finale against Las Vegas.

Impact Latu appeared in all three of San Francisco's exhibition contests this preseason, finishing with eight receptions (10 targets) for 84 yards. Despite the tight end's healthy debut this offseason, the front office still signed veteran Logan Thomas to enter the mix for snaps behind George Kittle this upcoming campaign. Latu possesses more fantasy upside than his fellow blocking backups, but it sounds like the 2023 third-round selection will have to truly earn his way on the club this season.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three catches in preseason win Latu corralled three of five targets for 30 yards in Sunday's 16-10 preseason victory over the Saints.

Impact Latu caught a pair of balls in San Francisco's preseason opener and followed that up with another positive performance. This all follows a lengthy rehab from a torn meniscus that cost the 2023 third-round pick his entire rookie campaign. With consecutive healthy showings this exhibition season, Latu looks ready to officially make his debut with the 49ers. The Alabama product will compete with veteran Eric Saubert for one of the vacant roles backing George Kittle this upcoming season.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE