Eagles Sign OT Dennis Kelly, Ex Philly Draft Pick
The Philadelphia Eagles are adding to their offensive line ahead of the start of training camp, and are doing so by bringing back a familiar face.
Per reports Wednesday from NFL Network, the Eagles are signing veteran offensive tackle Dennis Kelly. The details of the deal are currently unknown.
Kelly was drafted by the Eagles in the fifth round at No. 153 overall in the 2012 draft after playing four years for the Purdue Boilermakers. After fours years with the Eagles, he was a part of the trade with the Tennessee Titans that brought receiver Dorial Green-Beckham to Philly.
After being traded, Kelly would go on to spend five years in Tennessee, being a key depth piece on one of the league's best o-lines. The unit helped propel running back Derrick Henry to back-to-back rushing titles in 2019 and 2020.
Having played in 115 career games and making 50 career starts, Kelly caught his one and only pass - a one-yard touchdown - during the Titans' 42-20 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Nov. 2019.
Kelly is all too comfortable with life in the NFL. His brother, Tim, is the current offensive coordinator for the Titans. The siblings have over 20 years of combined NFL experience and have spent their fair share of time in Tennessee.
Now in his return to Philly, he'll look to help the Eagles get back to the Super Bowl.
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