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Eagles sign RB Jordan Mims, DB Jaylen Mahoney
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The Eagles signed running back Jordan Mims and defensive back Jaylen Mahoney as they replenished their roster before the preseason finale. The additions follow Philadelphia's decision to release veteran safety J.T. Gray and waive running back Ja'Quinden Jackson with an injury designation.
Mahoney, 25, played collegiately at Vanderbilt before signing with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2024. He did not play a defensive snap as a rookie but appeared on 30 special teams snaps.
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Mahoney spent portions of the 2025 season with the 49ers and New York Jets before joining the Orlando Storm of the United Football League. He played primarily at safety during the Storm's 2026 season and should provide Philadelphia with practice depth in the secondary and another potential special teams contributor. Mims, 27, entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Buffalo Bills in 2023. The former Fresno State running back has appeared in 14 regular-season games during stops with the New Orleans Saints and Tennessee Titans .
Mims has recorded 20 carries for 70 yards and caught 12 passes for 71 yards during his NFL career. He spent part of the 2026 offseason with San Francisco before joining the Minnesota Vikings during training camp. Minnesota waived him earlier in August. Jackson's departure created an immediate need for another running back. He sustained an injury on the opening kickoff of Philadelphia's preseason loss to New England and was transported to a hospital by ambulance.
Mims and Mahoney will have limited time to make an impression. Philadelphia concludes its preseason against Cincinnati before reducing its roster to 53 players.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Eagles sign RB Jordan Mims, DB Jaylen Mahoney
