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Eagles claim former Soul DE Jake Metz, a Souderton grad, off waivers

Metz will be in the uniform of his hometown team for Thursday's preseason finale.

Eagle’s Jake Metz smiles after the Philadelphia Eagles practice in Philadelphia, PA on August 30, 2016. Metz recently played for the Philadelphia Soul.
Eagle’s Jake Metz smiles after the Philadelphia Eagles practice in Philadelphia, PA on August 30, 2016. Metz recently played for the Philadelphia Soul.Read moreDAVID MAIALETTI / File Photograph

The Eagles claimed former Soul defensive end Jake Metz off waivers from the Buffalo Bills on Wednesday, giving Metz a chance to play the final preseason game in the uniform of his hometown team.

It was a similar situation to last season, when Metz signed with the Eagles after the Arena Football League season ended. This time, the Souderton and Shippensburg  product arrives from another NFL team. Metz, 26, played all three preseason games with the Bills. He had three tackles.

Metz is 6-foot-6 and 265 pounds. At this point, it's unlikely he'd factor into the picture for a roster spot. But he provides depth on Thursday and an opportunity for more film, not to mention the good story of seeing a local player play for the Eagles.