By Max Harper
The Eagles elevated Jordan Howard from the practice squad to the active roster to replace Miles Sanders.
A Pro Bowler in 2016 and twice a 1,000-yard rusher with the Bears, Howard will get a lot of carries tomorrow when the Eagles face the Lions at Ford Field in Detroit.
“He’s practiced with the starters this week, and we have a lot of confidence in him,” head coach Nick Sirianni said Friday.
After his rookie contract ran out following the 2019 season with the Eagles, Howard signed a two-year, $10 million contract with the Dolphins, but he lasted only five games, averaging 1.2 yards on 28 carries.
The Dolphins cut him, the Eagles re-signed him.
He had a solid camp but was released as part of final cuts.
He’s been on the practice squad ever since.
