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Brett Marshall Toth (born September 1, 1996) is an American professional football guard for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). Prior to joining the NFL, he attended and graduated from the United States Military Academy as a second lieutenant in the US Army, where he also played for the Army Black Knights football team.[2][3] Toth deferred his service to play in the NFL, where he signed as an undrafted free agent with the Eagles in 2019. He has been a member of the Arizona Cardinals and was a ROTC instructor at Arizona State University; he currently serves in a similar role at Temple University.[4]

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Early life

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United States Military Academy

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Toth with Army in 2017

Toth studied physics and nuclear engineering at the United States Military Academy and became the first player to represent the Army Black Knights football team at the Senior Bowl in 2018.[7] He also played in the 2018 East–West Shrine Game.[8] As a junior for the 2016 Army Black Knights football team triple option offense, which finished second in the country with a 339.5 yards of offense per game.[9] During his senior season, the 2017 Army Black Knights led the nation in offense.[10] During that season, Army rushed 785 times last season and attempted just 65 forward passes.[8] Toth served as a graduate assistant for the 2018 Black Knights and he executed the engineering officer training, earning a platoon leader role.[10]

Professional career

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Pre-draft

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span Wingspan 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 5+34 in
(1.97 m)
291 lb
(132 kg)
33+38 in
(0.85 m)
10+14 in
(0.26 m)
6 ft 8+58 in
(2.05 m)
5.14 s 1.78 s 2.96 s 4.75 s 7.40 s 25.0 in
(0.64 m)
8 ft 7 in
(2.62 m)
16 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[11][12]

When Toth entered his commitment at West Point, there was a 5-year service commitment. However, the policy was changed to 24 months during his stay.[8] There had been precedent (such as Joe Cardona of the 2015 NFL draft) for military school graduates to be allowed to defer their 24-month service policy,[13] but in 2017, United States Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis rescinded the policy to allow military service academy student-athlete graduates to delay their assignments to explore professional sports opportunities. In June 2019, United States President Donald Trump requested that a policy be established to facilitate athletic pursuits and 2019 NFL draft selectee Austin Cutting was the first to sign a professional contract following the new policy.[14] When Toth applied for his waiver in August 2019, he was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri.[14] Toth cites Alejandro Villanueva, Collin Mooney and Josh McNary as his role models.[8] Toth had served a year as a second lieutenant before being granted a deferment.

Philadelphia Eagles (first stint)

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In August 2019, he signed a three-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles even though he had already missed all of training camp and two preseason games.[15]

Arizona Cardinals

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The Eagles waived Toth, but he was claimed by the Arizona Cardinals at the end of the 2019 preseason.[16] He was placed on the reserve/non-football illness list by the Cardinals on October 19, 2019.[17]

On September 4, 2020, Toth was waived/injured by the Cardinals,[18] and reverted to the team's injured reserve list two days later.[19] He was waived from injured reserve on October 6, 2020.[20]

Philadelphia Eagles (second stint)

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Toth with the Eagles in 2021.

On October 7, 2020, Toth was claimed off waivers by the Eagles,[21] where he made his NFL debut in Week 6 against the Baltimore Ravens.

On November 2, 2021, Toth was waived by the Eagles and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on November 30.[22] Toth got extended playing time at center in week 17 against the Dallas Cowboys when the Eagles were resting their starters, but suffered a knee injury in the second quarter. He was placed on injured reserve on January 10, 2022.[23] He was placed on the Active/PUP list on July 27, 2022.[24] He was placed on the reserve list to start the season on August 23, 2022.[25] Without Toth, the Eagles made Super Bowl LVII but lost 38-35 to the Kansas City Chiefs.[26]

Toth was released on August 27, 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad.[27][28]

Carolina Panthers

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On October 24, 2023, Toth was signed by the Carolina Panthers off the Eagles practice squad.[29] He was waived on December 4.[30]

Philadelphia Eagles (third stint)

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On December 7, 2023, Toth was signed to the Eagles practice squad.[31] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 18, 2024.[32] He was released on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad.[33][34] He was promoted to the active roster on January 10, 2025.[35] He won a Super Bowl championship when the Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40–22 in Super Bowl LIX.[36]

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Brett Marshall Toth (born September 1, 1996) is an American professional football offensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point with a degree in physics, Toth served as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army, receiving a special waiver to pursue an NFL career while remaining on active duty. His unique dual commitment to military service and professional football marks him as one of the few active-duty officers to compete in the league, highlighting his versatility across offensive line positions including tackle, guard, and center. Toth contributed to the Eagles' Super Bowl LIX victory in February 2025, earning a championship ring alongside his military accolades.

Early life

Childhood and family background

Brett Marshall Toth was born on September 1, 1996, in . He grew up in Charleston, where he developed an early interest in athletics amid a family tradition of military service. Toth was raised in a household steeped in military heritage; his father, Douglas Toth, served as a veteran, and relatives across generations have represented every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. This background influenced Toth's decision to attend the at West Point, following in the footsteps of his family's service-oriented legacy.

High school athletics

Brett Toth attended West Ashley High School in , where he competed in football, , and . In football, Toth played as a , earning three varsity letters and serving as team captain during his high school career. His on-field performance led to selection for all-conference and all-state honors. Toth also lettered three times in and participated in events.

United States Military Academy

Academic pursuits

Toth enrolled at the at West Point after attending the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School in 2013, initially listing his major as undeclared during his early years there. He ultimately pursued a degree in , a demanding program that integrates physics, , and principles applicable to military and energy applications. Throughout his cadet tenure from 2014 to 2018, Toth balanced rigorous academic coursework with military training and Division I football commitments, maintaining eligibility in a known for its emphasis on and technical expertise. He graduated with a in in May 2018, earning commissioning as a in the U.S. Corps of Engineers.

College football career

Toth joined the team upon enrolling at the in 2014, playing offensive line over four seasons from 2014 to 2017. He appeared in a total of 31 games during his college career. As a in 2015, Toth saw action in 4 games. His playing time increased in 2016, when he appeared in all 13 games for the . Toth's most prominent season came as a senior in 2017, during which he started 12 games at right tackle, including contests against Fordham, Buffalo, State, Tulane, UTEP, , Eastern , Temple, , , , and . He served as a key contributor on the offensive line that year, supporting Army's triple-option scheme in an independent conference schedule. For his performance, Toth was placed on the watch list and selected to the All-Bowl Team in 2017.

Military service

Post-graduation active duty

Following his graduation from the at West Point in May 2018, Toth was commissioned as a in the U.S. Army's Engineer branch (military occupational specialty 12A). He initially served as a coach for the team during the 2018 season while completing his Basic Officer Leader Course (BOLC) training. Toth reported for full at , , where he served as a in a basic training company. His responsibilities included coordinating rifle marksmanship ranges, exercises, and other foundational training for recruits, alongside gaining expertise in , , and as part of his engineering officer role. This stateside service lasted approximately one year, fulfilling the initial phase of his reduced two-year active-duty obligation—shortened from the standard five years via a policy change under President —before he received a in August 2019 to pursue professional football while remaining on .

Waiver and accommodations for NFL

Following his graduation from the in 2018, Brett Toth faced a standard five-year active-duty service obligation as a West Point alumnus, initially serving as a and at , . This commitment delayed his entry into professional football, as prior Department of Defense policy prohibited service academy graduates from deferring active duty to pursue professional sports careers without fulfilling at least two years of service. In June 2019, President issued a revising DoD policy, permitting service academy athletes to request deferral of their service commitments for professional athletic opportunities, provided they continued to meet military obligations in an adjusted capacity. This change enabled Toth's case: on August 15, 2019, the U.S. granted him an exception to regulations, waiving portions of his active-duty requirement to allow pursuit of an contract while remaining an active-duty . The waiver facilitated his signing of a three-year contract with the on , 2019, marking the first such accommodation under the updated policy. Accommodations under the waiver included Toth maintaining his active-duty status, with the supporting his dual roles by integrating military duties—such as leadership training and reserve commitments—with participation; he described the as "very accommodating" of his schedule post-waiver. This deferment extended through his subsequent stints with the and returns to the Eagles, allowing him to accrue experience without full separation from service until completion of adjusted obligations.

Current roles and ongoing commitments

Toth serves as a in the United States Army on , pursuant to a granted by the Department of Defense allowing him to fulfill his service obligation while pursuing a professional football career. In this capacity, he works as an instructor in the ROTC program at during the NFL offseason, a role that aligns with his prior assignment instructing ROTC cadets at in 2020. As of February 2025, Toth maintains these military commitments alongside his duties with the , reflecting the ongoing five-year active-duty requirement stemming from his 2018 graduation from the .

Professional football career

Pre-NFL draft and initial signing

Toth completed his college football career at the United States Military Academy in 2017 but was ineligible for the NFL Draft due to his five-year active-duty service commitment as a West Point graduate. He entered active duty as a second lieutenant in the Army Corps of Engineers, postponing professional football aspirations until securing a waiver. On August 15, 2019, the U.S. Army granted Toth an exception to regulations, waiving the remainder of his required active-duty service to allow pursuit of an career while retaining his status as an active-duty . This waiver, approved by the Department of Defense, enabled his entry into the league post-2019 NFL Draft, rendering him an undrafted . The following day, August 16, 2019, Toth signed a three-year contract with the , marking his professional debut opportunity as an offensive tackle. The deal positioned him to compete for a roster spot during , leveraging his college experience where he started 37 games, primarily at right tackle.

Philadelphia Eagles (first stint, 2019–2020)

Toth signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent on August 16, 2019, after receiving a special waiver from the U.S. Department of Defense that permitted him to defer his post-graduation active-duty military service obligation in favor of pursuing an NFL career. The three-year rookie contract was valued at approximately $1.755 million, reflecting standard terms for undrafted players at the time. However, he was waived by the Eagles on August 31, 2019, during final roster cuts, and did not appear in any regular-season games that year. Following a stint with the , Toth was waived off injured reserve by that team in early September 2020 and subsequently claimed off waivers by the Eagles on October 7, 2020, to bolster their offensive line amid injuries. He made his debut with shortly thereafter, appearing in six games during the 2020 season with one start at right tackle. In those contests, Toth logged 94 offensive snaps—comprising about 8% of the team's total offensive plays—and allowed one sack while committing no penalties, according to team records. Primarily deployed as a tackle, Toth provided versatile depth for an Eagles offensive line that struggled with consistency and health in , a year in which Philadelphia finished 4-11-1 and ranked near the bottom of the league in sacks allowed (per NFL statistics). His limited but reliable contributions underscored his utility as a developmental player transitioning from to football.

Arizona Cardinals (2020)

Toth spent the early portion of the 2020 offseason with the , continuing his role on the team's offensive line depth chart after being acquired via waivers from the in September 2019. During this period, he balanced his NFL commitments with active-duty U.S. Army responsibilities, serving as an ROTC assistant professor of at from May 2020. In that capacity, Toth instructed cadets in leadership and military tactics, mentored students on career paths, and assisted in recruiting efforts for the Sun Devil Battalion, all while participating in Cardinals' organized team activities and training camp when not on military duty. Prior to the regular season opener on September 13, 2020, Toth was waived/injured by the Cardinals and reverted to injured reserve after clearing waivers, sidelining him indefinitely. He remained on the Cardinals' injured reserve until , 2020, when the team waived him outright to make room on the practice squad elevation list ahead of Week 5. The following day, , 2020, Toth was claimed off waivers by the , ending his tenure with . Toth recorded no statistical contributions or game appearances for the Cardinals in 2020, as his season was entirely disrupted by the injury. His time in Arizona underscored the logistical challenges of coordinating training with obligations, including travel between Tempe practices and ASU's Tempe campus for ROTC duties.

Philadelphia Eagles (second stint, 2021–2022)

Toth appeared in 11 games for the during the 2021 season, logging 53 offensive snaps and 50 special teams snaps without recording a start. His offensive contributions were minimal, comprising about 7% of the team's total offensive snaps in those appearances, while his special teams role accounted for 17% of the unit's snaps. On November 2, 2021, the Eagles waived Toth, who cleared waivers and was re-signed to their two days later on November 4. He was elevated from the to the active roster on November 30, 2021. In the regular season finale on January 2, 2022, against the , Toth sustained an (ACL) tear in his knee, which sidelined him for the entirety of the 2022 season. The Eagles placed him on the (PUP) list at the start of on July 27, 2022, alongside tight ends and . He remained on the reserve/PUP list through the season, ineligible to play or practice, as the injury recovery prevented his activation. Toth, operating under his ongoing as a in the U.S. , balanced these professional commitments with his active-duty service obligations during this period.

Carolina Panthers (2023)

On October 24, 2023, the Carolina Panthers signed offensive lineman Brett Toth from the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad to their active 53-man roster, seeking depth along the interior line amid injuries. Toth appeared in three games for the Panthers during Weeks 11 through 13 of the 2023 season, logging a total of 74 offensive snaps (36% of team total in those contests) and six special teams snaps. He earned his lone start at right guard in a 10–17 loss to the Tennessee Titans on November 26, while serving as a reserve against the Dallas Cowboys on November 19 and in a 18–21 defeat at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on December 3; during his Panthers tenure, he was assessed one holding penalty. The Panthers waived Toth on December 4, 2023, to create roster space.

Philadelphia Eagles (third stint, 2024–present)

Following his release from the after the 2023 season, Toth signed a reserve/ with the on January 22, 2024, initiating his third stint with the team. He participated in and preseason, showcasing his versatility across the offensive line, but was waived on August 27, 2024, as part of final roster cuts. Two days later, on August 29, 2024, the Eagles re-signed him to their . Toth remained on the practice squad throughout the 2024 regular season, providing depth without logging any offensive or special teams snaps in the 17-game slate. In preparation for the postseason, he was elevated to the active roster on January 10, 2025, amid injuries and depth needs on the offensive line. During the Eagles' playoff run, Toth appeared in four games, serving primarily as a reserve guard and tackle. His contributions helped bolster the line's depth en route to a victory in against the on February 9, 2025, earning him his first championship ring as a member of the 53-man roster.

Playing style and versatility

Positional flexibility

Brett Toth has exhibited notable versatility as an offensive lineman, capable of playing multiple positions including , guard, and tackle, which has been a key factor in his retention as a depth player across several teams. Initially signed by the in 2019 primarily as a tackle, Toth transitioned to guard and roles during subsequent stints, allowing him to provide emergency coverage across the line. This adaptability stems from his college experience at the , where he logged snaps at center, right guard, right tackle, and even tight end, honing a skill set that translates to NFL backup demands. In practice and limited game appearances, Toth has taken first-team repetitions at left guard and provided backup utility at both guard spots and center for the Eagles, contributing to his inclusion on the 53-man roster despite limited starting opportunities. His ability to play either tackle position, both guard spots, or —often described as five-position versatility—has made him a valuable "swing" lineman, particularly in injury-prone units like the Eagles' offensive line. Toth's positional range has directly aided his career longevity, enabling brief activations with teams like the in 2020 and in 2023, where he served in multi-role capacities before returning to . Coaches have praised his quick adaptation and mental preparation, noting that such flexibility is essential for undrafted players competing for roster spots in a league that prioritizes specialized yet interchangeable linemen.

Key performances and statistics

Brett Toth has appeared in 31 regular-season games in the , starting three, primarily as a versatile offensive lineman providing depth across multiple positions. His career penalties are limited to two holdings, with no false starts recorded.
YearTeamGames PlayedGames Started
202061
2021110
202331
202440
202571
In the 2025 season, Toth played 152 offensive snaps, primarily at left guard (117 snaps) and center (35 snaps). He received a overall grade of 63.8, ranking 27th among 78 guards, with a run-blocking grade of 66.9 (24th) outperforming his pass-blocking grade of 54.0 (53rd). A standout performance came on October 26, 2025, in his first career start at center during the ' 38-20 victory over the , where he anchored an offensive line that facilitated 276 rushing yards on 33 carries (8.4 yards per carry), including two 100-yard games by running backs and . Eagles credited Toth with "taking full command up front" to lead the punishing ground attack. Toth's prior starts occurred in 2020 with the Eagles and 2023 with the Panthers, though specific game details for those outings remain less documented amid his reserve role.

Legacy and impact

Balancing military and professional sports

Toth graduated from the at West Point in 2018, earning a commission as a in the U.S. Army and incurring a service obligation that typically requires at least two years of before transitioning to reserves. Assigned as a 12A officer at , , he led a basic training , coordinated rifle marksmanship ranges, and managed other operational duties starting in May 2019. In August 2019, the Army granted Toth an exceptional waiver permitting him to sign an NFL contract with the Philadelphia Eagles while remaining an active-duty soldier, bypassing the standard delay for professional pursuits. This policy exception, approved after initial denials, allowed him to report directly to training camp rather than completing uninterrupted active service. As a first lieutenant, Toth has continued active-duty status through his NFL tenure, including stints with the Eagles, Cardinals, Panthers, and back to Philadelphia, viewing his on-field performance as an extension of Army representation. Balancing the demands has involved logistical accommodations, such as military approvals for travel and scheduling around the NFL's 17-game season plus , which conflict with potential deployments or cycles. Toth has described the dual roles as challenging, particularly maintaining physical conditioning for football amid officer responsibilities, yet the waiver has enabled prioritization of without full separation from service. As of 2025, he remains an active-duty officer, having participated in with the Eagles while upholding military obligations.

Achievements and recognition

Brett Toth earned a championship ring as an offensive lineman for the after their 40-22 victory over the in on February 9, 2025, at in New Orleans. This marked the first such ring for a West Point graduate actively balancing with an NFL career. At the , Toth received collegiate recognition including placement on the Watch List during his senior year in 2017, when he started 12 games at right tackle for Army's offensive line. His high school performance at West Ashley High School in , garnered all-conference and all-state honors as an offensive lineman. Toth's military service drew institutional acknowledgment through a 2019 U.S. waiver permitting him to join the while fulfilling active-duty obligations as a , a rare accommodation underscoring his leadership and commitment post-West Point graduation in 2018. Following the Eagles' win, the City of Charleston proclaimed a day in Toth's honor, recognizing his journey from local athlete to professional champion.

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