PHILADELPHIA (AP) -Fullback Kyle Eckel signed a two-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles on Tuesday, and will be the third player used at the position this season.
Safety J.R. Reed was released to make room for Eckel, who spent last season with the New England Patriots.
Tony Hunt, a third-round pick in 2007, began this season as Philadelphia’s fullback after he was moved from halfback. Hunt was released two weeks ago and converted defensive tackle Dan Klecko took over at fullback.
Eckel, a Philadelphia native who went to Navy, ran for 90 yards and two touchdowns on 33 carries in 12 games with the Patriots. He originally signed with New England as a rookie free agent in 2005, but was released following training camp that year. He was claimed off waivers by Miami, but spent the parts of two seasons on the reserve/military list with the Dolphins.
In other moves, the Eagles signed guard Nevin McCaskill to the practice squad and released fullback Jed Collins from the squad.
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