Overview

• Christian Johnstone officially signed with the Eagles to cover the long snapper duties left in doubt by Charley Hughlett’s neck injury.
• The Appalachian State alum went undrafted in the 2025 NFL Draft and only previously snapped during a rookie minicamp tryout with the Denver Broncos.
• Philadelphia cleared a roster spot by waiving undrafted rookie defensive back B.J. Mayes to make room for Johnstone.
• The addition shores up snapper depth ahead of Thursday’s preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals.
• The swift transaction underscores Philadelphia’s proactive contingency planning for specialized positions when veterans face injuries.