Eagles Release J.T. Gray Ahead of 53-Man Cut

The Philadelphia Eagles are closing in on the final 53-man roster by making multiple cuts and additions ahead of the final week of training camp, with safety J.T. Gray released after initially signing in March and competing as a special-teams standout. Gray, a three-time All-Pro on special teams, did not secure a steady role on defense, and his departure opens opportunities for younger defensive backs as Philadelphia shapes its secondary. Ja’Quinden Jackson was waived with an injury settlement following a scary injury on the opening kickoff of a preseason game, allowing another teams to claim him off waivers or for him to land on an injury settlement if unclaimed. In separate moves, the Eagles added two free agents, Mahoney and Mims, to bolster safety depth and provide additional practice and preseason reps as they continue to sort out the roster behind their top cornerbacks and safeties. The ongoing roster churn, including Gray’s release and Jackson’s injury-related waiver, underscores how the team is balancing veteran experience with younger players to fill the final spots on the defense.