Eagles Hand Steelers an Offseason Loss With Rookie Signing
By Jovan Alford
After the 2024 NFL Draft wrapped up, all 32 teams across the NFL were working on signing undrafted free agents and inviting undrafted players and veteran free agents to their rookie minicamp.
The Philadelphia Eagles were one of those teams that didn’t have a lot of undrafted free-agent signings. However, the Eagles had a few intriguing rookie minicamp invites such as D2 star cornerback Shon Stephens from Ferris State.
The former Ferris State cornerback was reportedly invited to the Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers' rookie minicamps after the draft. The Steelers hoped Stephens would make it to the other part of the Keystone state as his uncle is Joey Porter Sr. and cousin is Joey Porter Jr.
Eagles Rumors: Philadelphia To Sign Former D2 Star Cornerback
However, that isn’t the case as Stephens will stay in the City of Brotherly Love. Jake Rabbidi of the Liberty Line reported Monday that the Eagles are signing the former D2 standout. Andrew DiCecco of Inside the Birds also confirmed the news of Stephens’ signing.
The Philadelphia #Eagles are signing CB Shon Stephens, source told @LibertyLinePHL.
— Jake Rabadi (@JakeRabadiNFL) May 6, 2024
Stephens was a player PHI showed lots of interest to throughout the draft process & invited him to rookie minicamp. Stephens impressed & earned himself a spot on the 90-man roster. pic.twitter.com/f9wkr4n9Bx
#Eagles to sign CB Shon Stephens, a rookie minicamp tryout player, source said.
— Andrew DiCecco (@AndrewDiCecco) May 6, 2024
Stephens went undrafted but had an excellent 2023 season at Ferris State. The 5-foot-8 corner had 25 total tackles, eight interceptions, four pass breakups, and 1.5 tackles for loss.
Stephens was named the 2023 GLIAC Defensive Back of the Year, first-team All-GLIAC, and 2023 second-team Division II All-American. The 5-foot-8 defensive back has a tall order to make the 53-man roster.
However, the Eagles saw something at rookie minicamp this past week that they want to bring Stephens back for training camp and have him compete for a roster spot.
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