PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles returned from their bye week facing a high-profile Monday night matchup against the Green Bay Packers — and working to bring several recently added defensive pieces up to speed before prime time.

The Birds acquired cornerbacks Michael Carter II and Jaire Alexander and edge rusher Jaelan Phillips ahead of the trade deadline, and head coach Nick Sirianni said Thursday that the coaching staff has long-established processes for integrating players into the building.

“We kind of have an orientation for that, just to catch them up on everything,” Sirianni said. “Our coaches do a good job of that. I spend time with them, my assistant (assistant to the head coach) Cole (Peterson) spends some time with them with the standards of how we practice.”

Phillips, who previousl

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