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Eagles Make Unexpected Free Agent Signing Just Before Playoffs Begin

The Eagles signed Lewis Cine to the active roster on Wednesday.

By Richard Louis

Dec 1, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman on the field before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
Dec 1, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman on the field before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images / Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
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The second-seed Philadelphia Eagles are hosting the seventh-seed Green Bay Packers in a Wild Card showdown in the NFC playoff bracket of the 2025 NFL Playoffs.

The Eagles have been one of the best teams in the league, securing a 14-3 overall record and an 8-1 record at Lincoln Financial Field. These two teams squared off in the season opener in Brazil, where the Eagles won 34-29.

They'll look to do the same thing again on Sunday. Ahead of the matchup, the Eagles claimed safety Lewis Cine off the Buffalo Bills practice squad and added him to the active roster.

Eagles News: Philadelphia Claims Lewis Cine on Wednesday

Cine was a 2022 first-round pick by the Minnesota Vikings but had a tough time staying on the field. In his rookie season, he suffered a compound fracture to his leg and had to miss the season. Cine returned in 2023, logging just seven games for the Vikings.

He doesn't have much playing experience in the league. Cine had 10 career defensive snaps with the Vikings and 134 career special team reps. This past August, he was cut by Minnesota before landing with the Bills.

Philadelphia's safeties are healthy going into the postseason. However, this move could be confusing, but Cine went to the University of Georgia, a school we know GM Howie Roseman loves. Philadelphia's roster already has Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, Nakobe Dean, Nolan Smith, and Kelee Ringo. Now Cine joins the list right before the playoffs.

Injuries have played a major role in Cine's lackluster start to his career but he has all the tools needed to be an effective player. Cine came into the league as a solid tackler with outstanding awareness and speed. Things haven't worked out for the former Bulldog, but the Eagles like what he brings to the table.

Being around some of his former teammates could help get him back to the player he once was.

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