HC Nick Sirianni Cuts Eagles Rookie From 53-Man Roster After Missing Post-Game Film Session

Philadelphia, PA — Just one day after the Eagles’ preseason finale, rookie EDGE Antwaun Powell-Ryland was released from the 53-man roster after failing to attend the team’s mandatory film session the following morning. The move, coming at the most sensitive moment of cutdown week, underscored the standard of discipline inside the Eagles’ locker room at Lincoln Financial Field.

Head coach Nick Sirianni delivered a firm message:

“If you can’t be in the film room with your teammates the morning after a game, then what you did on the field doesn’t mean much. Here in Philadelphia, discipline comes first. If you don’t respect the process, you won’t play for the Eagles.”

Internally, the post-preseason finale film session is a crucial checkpoint: the staff reviews tape, position coaches grade every snap, and the front office finalizes depth charts before locking in the 53. Missing that session — regardless of the reason — is considered a serious lapse in professionalism, especially for a rookie whose path depends on reliability and daily readiness.

Powell-Ryland addressed the situation directly, taking responsibility:

“I’ve dreamed of wearing midnight green for as long as I can remember, and this opportunity means everything. Missing that film session was my fault — even with the travel issue, I should’ve been proactive. I’ve apologized to my coaches and teammates, and I just hope for another chance, even on the practice squad, to prove myself and keep fighting for the Eagles.”

By procedure, Powell-Ryland now enters a 24-hour waiver period. If unclaimed, the Eagles could re-sign him to the practice squad, evaluating him week-to-week for special teams contributions, situational defensive packages, and overall readiness. Still, a missed meeting at the final evaluation point is a significant strike — meaning Powell-Ryland must earn back trust with meticulous habits and professional urgency.

Cutdown day in the NFL is ruthless. One mistake can erase an entire summer of work. Yet Powell-Ryland’s story isn’t over: from setback to potential redemption — even if it begins humbly on the practice squad — where discipline, more than talent, may ultimately reopen the door to his NFL dream