{
  "id": 6989149,
  "title": "Eagles elevate Britain Covey for Week 1 matchup vs. Commanders",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/eagles-elevate-britain-covey-for-week-1-matchup-vs-commanders",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-12T20:44:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/eagles-elevate-britain-covey-week-204458281.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Philadelphia Eagles bolstered their punt-return options for their Week 1 matchup against the Washington Commanders by elevating practice squad player Britain Covey to the active roster. Covey will see action in Sunday's game, only to revert back to the practice squad afterward. The move came after the Eagles placed rookie tight end Eli Stowers on injured reserve due to quadriceps and hamstring injuries. This standard elevation allows Covey to play in the game before returning to the practice squad.\n\nCovey, a former Utah standout, has accrued 68 punt returns for 793 yards in his tenure with the Eagles, averaging 11.7 yards per attempt. He was recognized as second-team All-Pro in 2023, averaging 14.4 yards per return. While his primary role against Washington should be on special teams, his ability to secure the football and generate positive field position could provide an advantage. However, Covey's elevation does not guarantee a long-term spot on the Eagles' active roster, as it primarily serves to give rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon a reliable return specialist to rely on during his first regular-season game.",
  "summary": "Philadelphia elevated Britain Covey from the practice squad, making the veteran available to return punts against Washington",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Eagles suffer Week 1 blow: Star ruled out vs. Commanders after ‘freak’ injury",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/eagles-suffer-week-1-blow-star-ruled-out-vs-commanders-after-freak",
        "published": "2026-09-12T15:29:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}