The Practice Squad

Episode 5: Paul Turner

Paul Turner came into the Philadelphia Eagles as a free agent. Everyone thought he would do OK, but nobody expected him to explode like he did in the 2016 preseason. From the 4th string all the way up to an NFL starter, come listen to a story of an underdog fighting against the odds to defy them time and time again.

Episode 4: Aziz Shittu

Episode 4 brings defensive lineman Aziz Shittu into the limelight to talk about life on the practice squad. Check out how Aziz balances football with family to keep him moving forward no matter the circumstance. From The Philadelphia Eagles to the Dallas Cowboys, hear how quickly it can all change from city to city.

Episode 3: Cj Smith

Cj Smith is in the house today to talk about his roller coaster journey through the NFL. From the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad all the way up to the active roster; hear how Cj Smith handled being cut, traded, and signed to 4 different NFL teams in his career.

Episode 2: Trey Burton

Welcome to The Practice Squad Episode 2! Trey Burton, TE for the Chicago Bears, joins us today as we talk about his journey from Gainesville to Philadelphia as an undrafted free agent.

Episode 1: Austin Calitro

Welcome to The Practice Squad Episode 1! Austin Calitro, LB for the Seattle Seahawks, joins us today as we talk about his journey of becoming a starter after being cut by 4 different teams in only 6 months