Former Eagles Fan-Favorite PR Released by Rams After Preseason Finale — Issues Emotional Plea to Return to Philadelphia

Just hours after the final preseason game, the Los Angeles Rams decided to part ways with Britain Covey, the 28-year-old wide receiver and punt returner who had once been a fan favorite with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Covey signed a one-year deal with the Rams in May and flashed during the preseason — catching 4 passes for 32 yards and returning a punt for 14 yards against the Cleveland Browns. But as the roster was trimmed to 53, Covey couldn’t beat out the competition at returner, where Xavier Smith currently holds the edge.

During his two seasons with the Eagles (2022–2023), Covey established himself as one of the NFL’s most dangerous punt returners:

• Led the entire NFL in 2023 with 417 punt return yards, including multiple returns over 50 yards.

Those highlights made Covey the “silent weapon” of the Eagles, a player who consistently tilted the field even without headline-grabbing offensive stats.

Far from discouraged, Covey has in this scenario issued a heartfelt message directly to Philadelphia — the city where he built his reputation and won the hearts of the fanbase:

“FOR ME, PHILLY ISN’T JUST A TEAM — IT’S FAMILY. THE PUNT RETURNS AT THE LINC, THE ROAR OF THE CROWD, THE HUGS FROM TEAMMATES — THAT’S WHERE I BELONG. I WANT TO COME BACK TO THE EAGLES, EVEN IF IT’S JUST ON THE PRACTICE SQUAD OR SPECIAL TEAMS, JUST TO FLY GREEN AGAIN.”

From a football standpoint, Covey still brings traits the Eagles have often valued: safe and explosive punt returns, speed to change field position, and attention to detail in special teams packages. For a team that prizes “field position” and late-depth flexibility, a practice squad deal for Covey could be a sensible option.

Lincoln Financial Field has always been tough, but also deeply loyal to those who gave everything in midnight green. With his emotional plea to “come home,” Britain Covey hopes to turn a short stint in Los Angeles into a second chance in Philadelphia — a place where football isn’t just strategy, but pride, identity, and family.