Philadelphia’s front office invited two once‑highly touted draft picks to the Jefferson Health Training Complex, hoping to uncover hidden value.
Key points
- Eagles invited former high draft picks Evan Neal (OT) and Tyus Bowser (EDGE) for tryouts amid roster needs.
- Neal’s career with the Giants was marred by injuries and a position switch; Bowser has a solid sack record but missed the 2025 season.
- Philadelphia’s edge‑rusher group is depleted by injuries, making Bowser’s veteran experience potentially valuable.
On Wednesday, the Philadelphia Eagles hosted offensive tackle Evan Neal and edge rusher Tyus Bowser for a tryout at the Jefferson Health Training Complex, as confirmed by an official NFL personnel notice (Bleeding Green Nation). Both players are free agents who were once selected in the early rounds of the NFL Draft.
Neal, a former No. 7 overall pick in the 2022 draft by the New York Giants, entered the Eagles’ camp after a turbulent three‑year stint that included 27 starts in 29 games, a brief experiment at guard in 2025, and a month on the Las Vegas Raiders’ practice squad before being released last week. He turned 26 in September.
Background on Evan Neal
Bowser, drafted in the second round (No. 47 overall) in 2017 by the Baltimore Ravens, has logged 28 starts over 98 career games, tallying 19.5 sacks, 22 tackles for loss and 48 quarterback hits. After playing for the Ravens through 2023 and brief periods with Seattle and Miami in 2024, he missed the entire 2025 season and is now trying to earn a roster spot in Philadelphia.
The Eagles’ edge‑rusher depth is thin after injuries to Jalyx Hunt, Jonathan Greenard, Nolan Smith and A.J. Epenesa, leaving only Arnold Ebiketie and rookie Keyshawn James‑Newby as regular contributors last weekend. Adding a veteran like Bowser could provide immediate rotational help.
Tyus Bowser’s career overview
While Neal’s age and prior injuries make his upside uncertain, the Eagles may view him as a low‑risk option to add depth on the offensive line. Bowser, at 31, offers experience and a proven pass‑rush skill set that could address the team’s current injury‑driven shortage.
Reader questions
What is the current status of Evan Neal with the Eagles?
Neal is on a tryout basis; the team has not announced a contract, and his future depends on performance during the evaluation period.
Why are the Eagles interested in signing Tyus Bowser?
The Eagles are thin at edge rusher due to multiple injuries, and Bowser’s veteran experience and prior production could provide immediate depth if he impresses in the tryout.
Source: bleedinggreennation.com
