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The Eagles made a minor roster move on Monday, signing former Michigan safety Jordan Kovacs to the practice squad.

To make room for Kovacs, the Eagles released receiver Cobi Hamilton.

Kovacs, 6-foot-0, 195 pounds, went undrafted in the 2013 NFL Draft before signing with the Miami Dolphins. He was on the practice squad until Week 5, at which point he was called up to the 53-man roster. He was released by the Dolphins at the end of training camp this summer.

With the move, the Eagles now have nine players on their practice squad.

Here is a scouting report on Kovacs, via DraftInsider.net:

Positive: Fierce and instinctive run-defending safety best in a straight line. Keeps the action in front of him and displays a good head for the ball. Shows a burst of closing speed, squares into ballcarriers, and runs through tackles. Looks to intimidate opponents. Aggressive up the field defending the run or screen plays.

Negative: Possesses average ball skills and is too often a half step late arriving on the scene in coverage. Lacks great range in centerfield.

Analysis: Kovacs is a traditional strong safety who's best playing downhill between the numbers. He could add value to a zone system and on special teams.

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