The Philadelphia Eagles signed 13 players to futures contracts this weekend. What are futures contracts? They're typically given to players who finished the previous season on the practice squad. Some futures contracts guys of recent note include DT Thomas Booker,

The Eagles had a parade on Broad Street on Friday but they also took care of some business. They signed 13 players to futures contracts on Friday. Futures contracts are for players who were not on a 53-man roster at the conclusion of the regular season. These contracts will count toward the 90-man roster when the new league year begins in March.