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Eagles Lose Corner To Atlanta After Latest Deal
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The Philadelphia Eagles did not clear space on their roster to let a young cornerback walk away. They signed Kenny Moore to add depth, but a direct result was losing Robert Longerbeam to the Atlanta Falcons . This swap happened fast on Tuesday, September 22, right after the Eagles made their move.
ESPN reports that another team is reportedly claiming Eagles practice squad cornerback Robert Longerbeam. The report came as a surprise because the team did not make room for the signing intentionally. It seems the math of the roster simply forced a choice between two defensive backs.
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Moore brings years of experience to a group that needs it. He has played 132 games since 2017 and recorded 649 tackles. "Moore gives them a veteran presence and offers positional versatility," McManus wrote on X . That versatility helps the Eagles at safety or nickel, but it leaves a hole in the practice squad that Atlanta is ready to fill.
Another piece of the Kenny Moore puzzle: the Eagles are said to be losing practice squad CB Robert Longerbeam to another team.Moore gives them a veteran presence and offers positional versatility.
— Tim McManus (@Tim_McManus) September 22, 2026
The Injury That Opened the Door
The Falcons needed a replacement quickly because their top starter went down. A.J. Terrell, the team's best cornerback for years, was placed on injured reserve on Tuesday afternoon. He has a groin injury and will miss at least four weeks. This means he cannot play against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football.
Mike Garafolo on the NFL Network states the Falcons are attempting to sign Longerbeam to their active roster to address this void. The team had an open spot, so they did not need to cut anyone else to make the deal happen. Longerbeam fits the timeline perfectly since he was just sitting on a practice squad nearby.
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Drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Longerbeam is 25 years old. He played at Rutgers before that. The Ravens waived him in August after he spent his entire rookie season on injured reserve. The Eagles picked him up for their practice squad, but now Atlanta has him.
A Weak Link at Cornerback
The Falcons are not rolling out their best two starters for the upcoming game. Without Terrell, Mike Hughes and C.J. Henderson will likely start outside. Hughes is a 29-year-old making $6 million per year, while Henderson is on a two-year, $2.4 million contract. Henderson did not have a good game against the Carolina Panthers last week. The team hopes Longerbeam can help stabilize the unit while they wait for Terrell to return.
The situation looks tough for Atlanta. They are playing a division rival with a strong offense. The defense has to step up now because the starting cornerback is out. Longerbeam was a former star in college, but he has yet to prove himself in the regular NFL game.
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The Eagles might need him back soon if they get hurt too. But for now, the Falcons have secured the 25-year-old to help their secondary. The move was not part of a grand plan. It was just a reaction to a sudden injury and a free agent signing. The league moves fast, and sometimes a win for one team means a loss for another.
