Philadelphia Eagles elevate Britain Covey for season opener against Washington Commanders

The Philadelphia Eagles elevated Britain Covey from the practice squad on Saturday for their Week 1 matchup against the Washington Commanders. The move follows the team placing rookie tight end Eli Stowers on the injured reserve list due to quadriceps and hamstring injuries. Covey, a veteran return specialist, is expected to handle punt returns for the Philadelphia Eagles during the contest. Although rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon handled punt returns during training camp, the addition of Covey provides the team with a proven option for the opening game. Covey will revert to the practice squad after the conclusion of Sunday's game. The Philadelphia Eagles listed Covey as the primary punt returner on their initial unofficial depth chart.

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