Eagles bring back CB Scandrick to help secondary

Reuters

The Philadelphia Eagles brought back cornerback Orlando Scandrick on Friday, announcing they signed the 32-year-old to the active roster.

Scandrick, who also signed with the team in late July, appeared in three preseason games but was released as the Eagles made cuts to get to 53 players.

The Eagles released linebacker L.J. Fort in a corresponding move.

Scandrick, a 10-year veteran, played his first nine seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. Last year with the Kansas City Chiefs, he recorded 44 tackles, 13 passes defensed and one interception in 15 games (seven starts).

Scandrick is expected to help shore up a banged-up secondary that played without cornerback Ronald Darby on Thursday night due to a hamstring injury. Also, Sidney Jones (hamstring) and Avonte Maddox (head/neck) both sustained injuries in the Eagles' 34-27 win over Green Bay.

Scandrick has nine career interceptions in 140 games (76 starts).

--Field Level Media