PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles have promoted a former John Tyler High School quarterback to their active roster.
According to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport, the Eagles called up wide receiver Greg Ward on Saturday. They also placed safety Rudy For on the Injured Reserve List. Ward's move could mean receivers Nelson Agholor or Alshon Jeffery are in doubt of playing on Sunday.
Ward most recently saw the field as a part of the San Antonio Commanders in the Alliance of American Football. The league, which began in February 2019, suspended operations just two months into the season.
The 24-year-old was a standout for John Tyler before going on to play QB for the Houston Cougars.
While in Houston, Ward finished second in career victories as the starting QB (27) and racked up a winning percentage of .818 (27-5). Ward won the 2015 Earl Campbell Award and finished his Houston career fourth overall with 8,705 career passing yards and fifth with 52 career passing touchdowns.
The dual-threat quarterback tied the Houston career record with 39 rushing touchdowns and was 10th with 2,375 career rushing yards
The Eagles will take on the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at noon.
