Eagles waive safety Cole Wisniewski ahead of roster deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 7:08 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles have waived rookie safety Cole Wisniewski as part of their roster reductions before the NFL deadline. Wisniewski, selected with the No. 244 overall pick in the seventh round, is expected to be added to the practice squad if he clears waivers. His time to compete for a roster spot was limited due to injuries, including a hamstring issue and a concussion that affected his participation throughout training camp and the preseason. The team is interested in developing Wisniewski despite waiving him, as he showed promise during his college career.
- •Wisniewski missed significant training time due to injuries.
- •The Eagles drafted Wisniewski after a successful college career at Texas Tech.
- •He joins other young defensive backs waived by the Eagles.
- •Philadelphia aims to re-sign him to the practice squad if unclaimed.
- •The move adjusts the team's roster ahead of the upcoming NFL season.
- 7:08 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Eagles waive seventh-round safety Cole Wisniewski
"The Eagles waived seventh-round safety Cole Wisniewski and plan to add him to the practice squad if he clears waivers.
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