The Philadelphia Eagles have signed TE Martin Rucker from the practice squad to the 53-man roster and released RB P.J. Hill.
Rucker (6-5, 260) was a fourth round draft pick of the Cleveland Browns in 2008, and caught two passes for 17 yards in five games (one start) in his rookie season. The 24-year-old Rucker was waived by the Browns on September 22, 2009. He was signed to the Eagles practice squad on September 24, 2009.
A native of St. Joseph, MO, Rucker played collegiately at Missouri, where he was a teammate of Eagles WR Jeremy Maclin, and set the school’s all-time record with 203 career receptions. He is the younger brother of former Panthers DE Mike Rucker.
This move may indicate the Eagles expect to miss the 49ers game with a back injury and further indicated Brian Westbrook will likely be back this week.
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