Former Cedar Falls standout Ross Pierschbacher signs with Philadelphia Eagles

Former Cedar Falls high school football standout Ross Pierschbacher has signed with the Philadelphia Eagles.

The 6-4, 315-pound Pierschbacher was added to the Eagles practice squad ahead of this week’s game against Kansas City.

A center, Pierschbacher has played in 11 games in his NFL career, including three for Philadelphia in 2020.

He was drafted in the 5th round of the 2019 NFL Draft by Washington. The Alabama alum spent last season on the Jets’ practice squad and the Lions’ active roster.