Eagles sign veteran long snapper Charley Hughlett

Charley Hughlett has signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles after being released by the Cleveland Browns, where he served as long snapper for a decade. Hughlett, 34, played 152 games for the Browns but faced injury setbacks last season, limiting him to just five games. The Eagles decided to move on from long-time long snapper Rick Lovato, who struggled last season, and are optimistic about Hughlett's performance based on his past experience. Hughlett's contract is worth $1.422 million, with $467,500 guaranteed, as he steps into a role previously held by Lovato, who was known for his reliability. The Eagles hope Hughlett can replicate the stability they enjoyed over the years at the long snapper position. This transition marks a significant change for Philadelphia as they look to maintain their kicking operations' strength.