Eagles Sign Caden Sterns, Release Shaq Quarterman

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – The Philadelphia Eagles have bolstered their roster by signing safety Caden Sterns, while simultaneously releasing linebacker Shaq Quarterman, the team announced on Sunday. Sterns, who was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, brings familiarity with defensive coordinator Vic Fangio's system, having played under him during his time in Denver. At just 24 years old, Sterns has faced significant health challenges over the past two seasons. After a promising start in 2021, where he played 15 games and recorded notable statistics, his participation dwindled due to injuries. He was recently waived by the Carolina Panthers after failing a physical and was released by the Broncos last week, following a season marred by a torn patellar tendon that limited him to just one game. In his brief NFL career, Sterns has demonstrated potential, accumulating four interceptions, nine pass deflections, and 49 total tackles across 21 games. The Eagles are currently facing a shortage of healthy safeties during training camp, with C.J. Gardner-Johnson nursing a shoulder injury and Sydney Brown listed on the physically unable-to-perform list. The addition of Sterns aims to address the team's defensive depth as they prepare for the upcoming season, while Quarterman's release reflects the ongoing adjustments within the Eagles' roster.