E.J. Jenkins - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Eagles sign 3 players to future deals The Eagles signed TE E.J. Jenkins, T John Ojukwu, and RB Carson Steele to future contracts.

14 HOURS AGO • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Sticking with Eagles Philadelphia signed Jenkins to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.

Impact Jenkins spent the 2025 campaign on Philadelphia's practice squad, and he was elevated for two regular-season appearances with the team. The tight end played 11 offensive snaps (zero targets) and 31 snaps on special teams in those contests. He'll get an opportunity to continue his development with the Eagles during the coming offseason.

14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice squad Jenkins reverted to the Eagles' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Jenkins was elevated to the Eagles' practice squad for Saturday's 29-18 win over the Commanders, when he played 18 snaps (six on offense, 12 on special teams) without showing up on the box score otherwise. He's eligible to be elevated from the practice squad once more this season, which could come as soon as Week 17 against the Bills.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to active roster The Eagles elevated Jenkins from the practice squad to the active roster Friday.

Impact This marks the second time this season Jenkins has been elevated to the active roster. In his one game against Minnesota in Week 7, the 27-year-old contributed 5 snaps on offense and 19 on special teams, but didn't record any stats. The second-year pro will likely play a similar role for the Eagles on Saturday.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles elevate TE E.J. Jenkins, CB Brandon Johnson for Saturday's game at Commanders Johnson is in position to make his NFL debut in a critical NFC East showdown.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

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

Impact Jenkins was elevated from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's 28-22 win over the Vikings, failing to record any stats while playing five snaps on offense and 19 snaps with the special-teams unit. The tight end can be elevated two more times before he'd have to be officially signed to the active roster.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to active roster The Eagles elevated Jenkins from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday,v Chris McPherson of the team's official site reports.

Impact Jenkins has been on the Eagles' practice squad all season with Saturday's elevation marking his first of the campaign. He's likely to serve primarily on special teams, if he is active Sunday against the Vikings.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to active roster The Eagles elevated Jenkins from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Chris McPherson of the team's official site reports.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles elevate TE E.J. Jenkins for Sunday's game at Vikings The second-year tight end will make his season debut in Minnesota.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Cut by Philly The Eagles waived Jenkins on Monday, Andrew DiCecco of InsideTheBirds.com reports.

Impact Jenkins appeared in eight regular-season games for the Eagles last season, catching one pass for a seven-yard touchdown. He could be a candidate for the practice squad if Jenkins goes unclaimed.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to Eagles' active roster The Eagles signed Jenkins from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jenkins had already been elevated from the Eagles' practice squad three times this season, the maximum a team is allowed to do so for any given player. Jenkins' signing to the active roster was necessitated by the Eagles placing Dallas Goedert on injured reserve Saturday due to a knee injury. Goedert is expected to be back for the playoffs, but while he is sidelined, Jenkins will serve as Philadelphia's No. 3 tight end behind Grant Calcaterra and C.J. Uzomah, starting with Sunday's game against the Panthers.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact The tight end played on 11 of 79 offensive snaps in Philadelphia's 28-23 win over the Jaguars on Sunday. Grant Calcaterra (73 snaps) and Jack Stoll (31 snaps) ranked ahead of Jenkins on the tight end depth chart with Dallas Goedert (hamstring) and Albert Okwuegbunam (abdomen) still out. Jenkins also played eight snaps on special teams but did not record a stat.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 9 The Eagles elevated Jenkins from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Chris McPherson of the team's official site reports.

Impact It's the third and final time Jenkins can be elevated by the Eagles this season, and Philadelphia would have to sign the 26-year-old tight end to the active roster following Sunday's game. With Dallas Goedert (hamstring) and Albert Okwuegbunam (abdomen) yet to return from IR, Jenkins will serve as the Eagles' No. 3 tight end behind Grant Calcaterra and Jack Stoll.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goes back to practice squad Jenkins reverted to the Eagles' practice squad Wednesday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Jenkins was elevated to the active roster to face Atlanta on Sunday night, after having previously brought up to take on Green Bay in Week 1. He mostly contributed on special teams in those games, combining for just five offensive snaps (no targets) in both contests.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins active roster The Eagles elevated Jenkins to their active roster from their practice squad Monday, Andrew DiCecco of InsideTheBirds.com reports.

Impact Jenkins was with the Eagles' active roster in Week 1 as well, playing 10 total snaps (three offensive and seven on special teams) and failing to record a stat in his regular-season debut. The Georgia Tech product is expected to serve as a depth piece in Philadelphia's tight end room now that he's back with the active roster.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Jenkins reverted to the Eagles' practice squad Saturday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Jenkins was elevated from the practice squad for Friday's game against the Packers to provide depth at tight end behind Dallas Goedert and Grant Calcaterra. Jenkins ended up playing 10 snaps (three on offense, seven on special teams), but did not accrue a catch. He can be brought up by the Eagles from the practice squad two more times this season before he would have to be signed to the active roster.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated Friday The Eagles elevated Jenkins to their active roster Friday.

Impact The Georgia Tech product signed with the Eagles' practice squad after failing to make the team's initial 53-man roster in late August, but he's now been elevated to Philadelphia's active roster ahead of Friday night's game. Expect Johnson to serve as a depth piece in the Eagles' tight end room.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Philly's practice squad Jenkins signed with the Eagles' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Jenkins will return to Philadelphia's practice squad after spending some time with the unit last season. The Georgia Tech product has yet to appear in a regular-season NFL game, but he recorded nine receptions for 66 yards and no touchdowns with the Eagles this preseason.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't make final cut Jenkins was waived by the Eagles on Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Jenkins spent time on Philadelphia's practice squad last season and re-signed with the team in January. The Georgia Tech product was expected to have a legitimate chance to make the 53-man roster, but will ultimately fall just short. He should garner interest from other teams, according to Garafolo.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles 53-Man Roster Tracker: E.J. Jenkins Highlights Release Philadelphia continues to make roster decisions across the roster to this point.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Practicing once again Jenkins (knee) returned to practice Tuesday, Andrew DiCecco reports.

Impact Jenkins had been out of action since Saturday, but his return to the field today is good news for the Georgia Tech product and his attempts to make the final 53-man roster. However, he's likely facing an uphill battle to do so, with Dallas Goedert, Grant Calcaterra and C.J. Uzomah likely to be kept ahead of him at tight end.

AUGUST 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee injury Jenkins (knee) did not participate at practice Saturday, Andrew DiCecco of InsideTheBirds.com reports.

Impact It's unclear at this point how serious Jenkins' knee issue is. Either way, it's an unfortunate setback considering he's likely on the outside looking in at a potential spot on Philadelphia's final 53-man roster.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Highlight: E.J. Jenkins' personal elevator goes WAY upstairs for 18-yard catch Philadelphia Eagles tight end E.J. Jenkins shows off his hops with an acrobatic 18-yard catch.

AUGUST 16, 2024 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Highlight: McKee's accuracy is immaculate on 13-yard sideline dime to E.J. Jenkins Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Tanner McKee's accuracy is immaculate on a 13-yard sideline dime to Eagles tight end E.J. Jenkins.

AUGUST 16, 2024 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Joins Philly's practice squad Jenkins is signing with Philadelphia's practice squad Wednesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact As if trying to make the NFL as an undrafted free agent wasn't tough enough, Jenkins is doing so while undergoing a position change from wide receiver to tight end. The rookie out of Georgia Tech could be a contributor for Philadelphia down the line, but for now, he'll get a chance to continue learning the tight end position on the Eagles' practice squad.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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