Eagles Steal PJ Hill

CantonLegend · 10-28-2009, 06:02 PM

The Eagles have placed linebacker Omar Gaither on Injured Reserve, and have added running back P.J. Hill from the Saints practice squad to the active roster. Hill, a 5 feet 10, 218-pounder, had an outstanding career at Wisconsin, but was not drafted in April.
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any thoughts? i loved this kid in the preseason......i thought for sure he would make the team over hamilton but i was wrong

lynwood · 10-28-2009, 06:04 PM

I liked hamilton better but I don't think we will miss a beat either way.

B_Dub_Saint · 10-28-2009, 06:04 PM

Damn that sucks. I didnt think other teams could get our players if they were on the practice squad????????????

Euphoria · 10-28-2009, 06:28 PM

Yeah doesn't make sense. When a player is cut they have to clear waivers to be signed to a practice squad. Once they or on that squad they are actually property of that team I thought. Unless there is more to the story?

Danno · 10-28-2009, 06:28 PM

Well, the rules say we could have stopped them by adding him to our 53 for 3 weeks.

We've done it to other teams. Fair is fair. I wish him luck.

Danno · 10-28-2009, 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by Euphoria

Yeah doesn't make sense. When a player is cut they have to clear waivers to be signed to a practice squad. Once they or on that squad they are actually property of that team I thought. Unless there is more to the story?

Nope, practice squad players are basically free-agents. The team has a way to keep them, but all 32 teams can sign anyone off any practice squad.

Euphoria · 10-28-2009, 06:31 PM

Well I guess I stand corrected... Practice Squad players are considered FREE AGENTS and can be signed by other theams. Yes Thanks I even made a quick call to a friend of mine on the Raiders who confirmed this.

CantonLegend · 10-28-2009, 06:31 PM

from my understanding they are basically working on loan.....they get a paycheck from the team but they are not actually on the team......they just come to practice.....they are like reserves

if a man goes down you can call up one of the reserves to fill in.....we had a chance to sign him after the eagles notified the league of the transaction but we didnt so i wish him luck but im bummed about it

MatthewT · 10-28-2009, 06:33 PM

Yep, practice squad players are fair game. Can either activate them for the minimum 3 weeks or they are free to move on. Not really a big deal right now for the Saints, could be a big deal if the injury bug hits the position. Pretty nice player, but not better than any of the other RBs on the roster at this time.

papz · 10-28-2009, 07:04 PM

I hope he can find a home there... he's got some talent.

10-28-2009, 06:02 PM	#1
CantonLegend 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,685 Blog Entries: 2	Eagles Steal PJ Hill The Eagles have placed linebacker Omar Gaither on Injured Reserve, and have added running back P.J. Hill from the Saints practice squad to the active roster. Hill, a 5 feet 10, 218-pounder, had an outstanding career at Wisconsin, but was not drafted in April. Philadelphia Eagles any thoughts? i loved this kid in the preseason......i thought for sure he would make the team over hamilton but i was wrong

10-28-2009, 06:04 PM	#2
lynwood 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hockley, Tx Posts: 1,515	Re: Eagles Steal PJ Hill I liked hamilton better but I don't think we will miss a beat either way.

10-28-2009, 06:04 PM	#3
B_Dub_Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 2,345 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Eagles Steal PJ Hill Damn that sucks. I didnt think other teams could get our players if they were on the practice squad????????????

10-28-2009, 06:28 PM	#4
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Eagles Steal PJ Hill Yeah doesn't make sense. When a player is cut they have to clear waivers to be signed to a practice squad. Once they or on that squad they are actually property of that team I thought. Unless there is more to the story?

10-28-2009, 06:28 PM	#5
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Eagles Steal PJ Hill Well, the rules say we could have stopped them by adding him to our 53 for 3 weeks. We've done it to other teams. Fair is fair. I wish him luck.

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10-28-2009, 06:30 PM	#6
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Eagles Steal PJ Hill Originally Posted by Euphoria Yeah doesn't make sense. When a player is cut they have to clear waivers to be signed to a practice squad. Once they or on that squad they are actually property of that team I thought. Unless there is more to the story? Nope, practice squad players are basically free-agents. The team has a way to keep them, but all 32 teams can sign anyone off any practice squad.

10-28-2009, 06:31 PM	#7
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Eagles Steal PJ Hill Well I guess I stand corrected... Practice Squad players are considered FREE AGENTS and can be signed by other theams. Yes Thanks I even made a quick call to a friend of mine on the Raiders who confirmed this.

10-28-2009, 06:31 PM	#8
CantonLegend 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,685 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Eagles Steal PJ Hill from my understanding they are basically working on loan.....they get a paycheck from the team but they are not actually on the team......they just come to practice.....they are like reserves if a man goes down you can call up one of the reserves to fill in.....we had a chance to sign him after the eagles notified the league of the transaction but we didnt so i wish him luck but im bummed about it

10-28-2009, 06:33 PM	#9
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: Eagles Steal PJ Hill Yep, practice squad players are fair game. Can either activate them for the minimum 3 weeks or they are free to move on. Not really a big deal right now for the Saints, could be a big deal if the injury bug hits the position. Pretty nice player, but not better than any of the other RBs on the roster at this time.

10-28-2009, 07:04 PM	#10
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744	Re: Eagles Steal PJ Hill I hope he can find a home there... he's got some talent.