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Amid Eagles’ defensive tackle crisis, two rookies prepare to make NFL debuts

Eagles coach Doug Pederson said Wednesday he plans to start one of two rookies, Huggins and Anthony Rush, both of whom were picked up off practice squads this week and have never played in an NFL game. They say they're ready.

Eagles defensive tackle Albert Huggins (78) does stretches during his first day of practice at the NovaCare Complex in South Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019.
Eagles defensive tackle Albert Huggins (78) does stretches during his first day of practice at the NovaCare Complex in South Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019.Read moreHEATHER KHALIFA / Staff Photographer