You never know when your number will get called. The important part is just being ready when it does.

The Philadelphia Eagles have called up former Duck Byron Marshall from the practice squad this week. With injuries in the backfield, Marshall will get a chance at playing time this week.

Byron Marshall got called up from the Eagles practice squad this week. His first chance at regular season snaps. — Russell Clay (@RussellJClay) December 13, 2016

Wendell Smallwood was placed on IR last week. Darren Sproles is also ailing from a concussion.

While at Oregon, Marshall was able to put together a 1,000 yard rushing AND receiving season. His versatility could be a weapon in the Eagles wide-open offense.

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