The running back beat the odds as an undrafted rookie free agent.
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The Eagles also kept RB Donnel Pumphrey, meaning the team has five running backs on the roster.
The Eagles also announced they have signed CB Dexter McDougle to a one-year extension through the 2018 season.
Meanwhile, the Eagles are going with only two quarterbacks after releasing Matt McGloin and Dane Evans, even though backup Nick Foles didn't play in the preseason because of an elbow injury.
Roster moves announced Saturday:
Waived/injured DE Alex McCalister and S Tre Sullivan.
Released G Dallas Thomas
Waived:
C/G Josh Andrews
TE Billy Brown
LB Nathan Gerry
T Dillon Gordon
G Darrell Greene
DT Justin Hamilton
T Taylor Hart
P Cameron Johnston
RB Byron Marshall
C Aaron Neary
CB C.J. Smith
WR Bryce Treggs
WR Greg Ward
CB Jomal Wiltz
The 53-man roster is posted on PhiladelphiaEagles.com
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