The Facts: The Eagles announced Friday that they have signed wide receiver "Bam" Childress to a two-year contract.

Diehards Line:The 5-10, 185-pound Childress was originally signed as an undrafted rookie by the New England Patriots in 2005. He went on to spend a majority of his first two NFL seasons on the Patriots practice squad, a unit he was a member of for the entire 2007 season. Childress has recorded five receptions for 39 yards in three career games.