Eagles to Sign Braxton Miller to Practice Squad

The Eagles are about to use one of their two open practice squad spots on a big name who hasn't quite been able to make it in the NFL.

They're going to sign receiver Braxton Miller to their practice squad, pending a physical, a league source confirmed.

CBS Sports' Alex Gleitman first reported the news.

Miller, 25, was once the starting quarterback at Ohio State but switched to wideout in 2015 and was taken in the third round of the 2016 draft by the Texans. In two NFL seasons with the Texans, Miller played in 21 games with nine starts but had just 34 catches for 261 yards and two touchdowns.

He was waived by the Texans at final cuts a week ago.

While he's never lived up to his potential in the NFL, Miller is, at the very least, an intriguing player and a great athlete.

The Eagles just released Greg Ward from the practice squad, so bringing in Miller would be a different project. Both Ward and Miller played quarterback in college. Last season, when Ward was on the practice squad, he would run scout team if the Eagles were going to play a more mobile quarterback that week. Miller could assume that role for now.

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And if the Eagles' iffy group of receivers can't get it together before Alshon Jeffery is ready to return, it wouldn't be shocking to see the Eagles sign Miller to the 53-man roster in a week or two.