The Philadelphia Eagles have signed a notable college football star after he was thought to be staying at the colligate level in 2026.  The news of the signing was reported on Thursday afternoon and has since gone viral throughout Eagles nation.

Here are the surprising details.

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Eagles Sign College Star Who Was Denied Playing At The Colligate Level In 2026

According to Ryan Fowler, the Philadelphia Eagles have signed undrafted rookie defensive tackle Zion Wilson. Having spent five years at East Carolina University, Wilson transferred to Virginia earlier this year while seeking an extension of eligibility waiver to play college football in 2026.

As it turns out, that did not work out for him, and he was included in the 2026 NFL Draft. After going un-drafted he became available for signing with any team.

Wilson initially played offensive line for ECU, with his first game action occurring in 2023 at right guard. In 2024, he switched to defensive tackle and logged 13 snaps, as well as playing occasional fullback. He became a full-time starter in 2025, recording 42 total tackles, ten TFLs, seven sacks, and one pass deflection on 454 defensive snaps.

Zion Wilson’s Full College Career

It is possible that Wilson would have become a draftable player had he been able to play for Virginia this upcoming season. As a result, he joins the Eagles facing an uphill battle in order to make the 53-man roster. Here is a look at his complete college stats during his three years at ECU:

• 37 games played
• 42 combined tackles
• 20 solo tackles
• 10.0 tackles for loss
• 7.0 career sacks
• 1 pass deflection

This will certainly be an interesting name to watch for the Eagles’ 53-man roster as he was an unexpected addition.

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The Dallas Cowboys completed Week 1 of voluntary organized team activities with three of the projected five starting offensive line positions filled: Tyler Smith at left guard, Cooper Beebe at center, and Tyler Booker at right guard. Terence Steele, who has started 52 games at right tackle over the past three seasons, is not guaranteed a starting role, while third-round pick Drew Shelton could push him for the job. Steele is not the only player who could be pushed out of a starting role.

The Dallas Cowboys LT has had a rough start to his career

Tyler Guyton has struggled to fill the shoes of Tyron Smith at left tackle following Smith’s departure to the New York Jets in 2024. He allowed 26 pressures and six sacks in his rookie season before a high-ankle sprain caused him to lose the starting job over the final four games. Guyton battled multiple injuries in 2025, including a knee bone fracture in late July that sidelined him for the rest of training camp and the preseason, before he returned for the season opener with rust. He then missed Week 5 with a concussion and the final six games with a high-ankle sprain, finishing with 31 pressures and two sacks.

Nathan Thomas was his primary backup, logging 317 snaps across four starts.

The Cowboys’ 1st-round pick is not guaranteed a starting job in Year 3

During Thursday’s press conference, Brian Schottenheimer was asked about the current state of the left tackle position heading into Week 2 of OTAs, as reported by Nick Harris of The Fort Worth Star-Telegram. The head coach said that Tyler Guyton and Nathan Thomas are competing to handle blindside blocking duties for Dak Prescott, as the former first-round pick is not guaranteed the starting job. Guyton faces a pivotal third season because his rookie contract includes a fully guaranteed 5th-year option for 2028, with the decision due next May, and he will likely have his option declined if he loses the job or struggles.

Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer says that Tyler Guyton and Nate Thomas are competing right now to start at left tackle.

— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) June 4, 2026

In addition, the Cowboys have not ruled out moving Tyler Smith to left tackle if neither player stands out. The three-time Pro Bowler has logged more than 300 snaps and four starts there over the past two seasons, including the final three games and 203 snaps in 2025. In this scenario, T.J. Bass, whom the team placed a $5 million-plus second-round RFA tender on in February, would likely be inserted at left guard.

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