He’d start 2 of 8 contests, catching 7 passes for 80 yards and a TD.
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Shoutout to my partner in crime Joe, who helped me get this one. He had a success and so he was kind enough to provide me with the correct address. No clue what the one was I sent to in 2019, but I don’t blame him if he was tired of signing and wanted to take a break. Francis was kind enough to take his time to give me his full autograph in 2025, as opposed to the stack he probably signed shorthand back in ’19.
Greg was promoted to the active roster by the Eagles after injuries decimated the WR corps in 2019.
Over time he became sort of a folk hero to Eagles fans.
He saw action in 7 games, starting 3 in 2019.
Caught 28 passes for 254 yards and a TD, and most notably 18 first downs.
In 2020, started 10 games, catching 53 passes for 419 yards and 6 TDs.
Caught QB Jalen Hurts first TD throw.
Used primarily in gadget plays in 2021, and saw seldom play time.
Returned to the Eagles practice squad in 2022 and remained there through 2023.
Signed with the Colts in 2024, but didn’t make the squad.
Joined the San Antonio Brahmas in November of 2024.
In a Frankenstein patchwork like offense, Greg managed to haul in 17 receptions for 116 yards and a TD.
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Greg was one of my favorite players on the Commanders, and after the league folded, I got a jersey of him off of DHGate back in 2020. When the XFL returned in 2023, I wore this jersey to the meet and greet with Hines Ward. I wore it to the first game, and I wore it when the UFL took shape. I wore it even though other fans were telling me it was time to let go. I couldn’t believe it when Greg was signed by the Brahmas. I thought it had to be a publicity ploy or something but I kept pinching myself hoping he’d make the team.
When the meet and greet was announced, I speculated that the players in attendance would probably be new QB Kellen Mond, someone like Tavante Beckett… Caveon Patton always shows up since he’s local… and maybe an old head like Greg Ward. I absolutely nailed it.
He was nice enough to sign these cards and the jersey I was wearing. It is the first jersey- surprisingly in all these years- that I’ve had signed. Sure in hindsight, I should’ve had Jamie Sharper sign his or Kenneth Farrow.. but now I gotta figure out how to frame this thing. The cards! Ah the cards… These were cards I wanted him to sign dating back to his time with the Commanders and I had and the Ultimate and the Peak Performance cards were burning a hole in my pocket! So glad to get them all signed while the hack card is the cream of the cake. Yes!
Despite the wear I put it through, I was gentle with the jersey and it will look great on the wall. I did have a few nitpicks about it but considering there were no player jerseys made, this isn’t bad at all.
Later after the event I bought an XFL player practice jersey off of Ebay of his current number with the Brahmas. Then I realized it was probably for 2023 or ’24…. And then I realized it was too small to fit on me. I’m sure it will look good on my daughter at a game.
Well I should count my blessings I got him once when the players were signing at Dick’s Sporting Goods at the Rim, but I really wanted him on his AAF base card. Buoyed by the success I had with Derron Smith, I figured I’d be able to square Zack away. Unfortunately it’s been nothing but a zero-burger from him. I even tracked down his work place and shot him a card, but no dice.
Celebrating the game, the players, the cards, and the autographs for over 25 years.
