The Philadelphia Eagles made a bold roster move midway through training camp, cutting two undrafted rookie running backs — Montrell Johnson Jr. and ShunDerrick Powell — after they reportedly failed to uphold the team’s cultural standards.
Johnson, a former Florida star with over 3,000 rushing yards in college, and Powell, a return specialist from Central Arkansas with more than 4,000 rushing yards, both entered camp with promise. But their potential wasn’t enough to overcome early red flags.
According to multiple sources inside the organization, concerns about professionalism and locker room fit emerged quickly. Despite their talent, the coaching staff and front office made the call to part ways before preseason games even began.
Head coach Nick Sirianni didn’t mince words:
“I value attitude over ability. If your skills aren’t there yet, we can work and improve together. But if your attitude is lacking, you don’t have a place on this team.”
The Eagles have long championed a culture-first approach, especially after their recent Super Bowl appearance. Sirianni and his staff are known for prioritizing chemistry, effort, and humility over raw talent. This decision underscores that mantra.
Fans across social media were split — some praised the move as evidence of a winning culture, while others expressed surprise at how quickly the team gave up on two explosive athletes.
Still, the message remains clear: if you’re not bought into Philly’s culture, you won’t last long. The Eagles are building a locker room with one goal — championships — and that starts with character.
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