Eagles Sign Charley Hughlett, Part Ways With Long-Time Snapper Lovato

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — The Philadelphia Eagles have signed veteran long snapper Charley Hughlett to a one-year contract, his agent Brett Tessler confirmed Friday. This decision marks the end of Rick Lovato‘s tenure with the team, who had been the long snapper since late 2016.

Hughlett, a 34-year-old veteran, previously spent a decade with the Cleveland Browns, playing in 152 games. Additionally, he served as a team captain multiple times. His 2024 season was marred by a ribs injury, limiting him to just five games last year.

The Eagles have secured Hughlett for $1.422 million amid Lovato’s departure into free agency after his contract expired. Lovato, who played in 135 games for the Eagles and was named a Pro Bowler in 2019, was an integral part of the team during their Super Bowl runs.

General Manager Andrew Berry expressed mixed emotions regarding Hughlett’s release from the Browns. “This is a bittersweet transaction for our organization because we hate separating from a valued and long-tenured player,” he stated. Berry emphasized Hughlett’s contributions and praised his career as a story of perseverance and self-belief.

Under his leadership, Hughlett finished his Browns career ranked 15th on the franchise’s list for games played. In contrast, Lovato played significant roles in both Super Bowl LII and LVII, winning two championship rings with the Eagles. He is now the only remaining player from the Eagles’ Super Bowl LII roster, alongside Lane Johnson and Jake Elliott.

The Eagles will now look to rebuild their special teams unit with Hughlett at the helm as they prepare for the upcoming season.