Eagles make final cuts; Glassboro native makes 53-man roster

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Saturday, September 2, 2017
Philadelphia Eagles running back Corey Clement during an NFL preseason football game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017.
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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Philadelphia Eagles announced its final cuts on Saturday, and we now know that Glassboro, New Jersey native Corey Clement made the 53-man roster.

The running back beat the odds as an undrafted rookie free agent.

A potential draft pick spending time in Philadelphia teaching important lessons to young students

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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