Now that we’ve seen 12 Philadelphia Eagles coaching camp practices and two preseason video games, it’s time for an up to date 53-man roster prediction. Our final model was printed final week. We’ll do one other projection after the upcoming span that features 5 practices and a preseason sport in opposition to the Minnesota Vikings.
And. right here. we. go.
OFFENSE
QB: Jalen Hurts, Tanner McKee, Kenny Pickett (3) [3]
Hurts nonetheless hasn’t thrown an interception in camp. It’s in all probability protected to say he is not going to throw one this complete season. McKee deserves to be QB2. Nevertheless it looks as if the Eagles don’t wish to displace Pickett from that position. The considering right here is that McKee will solely proceed to outshine Pickett. If the Eagles discover a strategy to commerce Pickett, Will Grier has a spot as QB3.
RB: Saquon Barkley, Kenny Gainwell, Will Shipley (3) [6]
Barkley made his flashiest play of camp on a wheel route landing catch in opposition to the Patriots. Gainwell is RB2, the teaching employees loves him. Shipley has performed some good issues and will have a small position within the offense however he isn’t overtaking Gainwell simply but. If the Eagles preserve a fourth working again, Tyrion Davis-Worth has made the strongest case for that spot to date.
WR: A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, (WR acquired through commerce), Britain Covey, Johnny Wilson (5) [11]
A.J. and DeVonta are fairly good. The receiver choices behind them are … not nearly as good. Wilson struggled within the Patriots joint coaching camp observe and now he’s coping with a concussion. Covey has been strong. The Eagles want extra assist at this place and we’re projecting Howie Roseman will discover a commerce companion. Parris Campbell nonetheless has an opportunity to make the roster if he appears to be like good in observe this week. John Ross is ready to overlook a while with a concussion and it’s not just like the Eagles should preserve him on the roster after he was out there all offseason and solely joined the workforce by way of a rookie minicamp tryout. Joseph Ngata hasn’t performed sufficient to make the roster; he’s a observe squad consideration. Ainias Smith hasn’t earned a roster spot.
TE: Dallas Goedert, Grant Calcaterra, E.J. Jenkins (3) [14]
It’d be good to see Calcaterra return from harm before later. Of the Eagles’ TE3 choices, Jenkins has simply been the perfect. There’s no level of guaranteeing C.J. Uzomah’s contract by conserving him on the Week 1 roster. The Eagles may look to have 4 tight ends on the roster after Week 1.
OL: Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens, Mekhi Becton, Lane Johnson, Tyler Steen, Fred Johnson, Brett Toth, Trevor Keegan, Dylan McMahon (10) [24]
The beginning offensive line is ready with Becton locked in at proper guard. Steen’s harm standing bears monitoring because it pertains to the offensive line depth image. Johnson presently tasks to be the Eagles’ swing sort out. Toth has expertise in any respect 5 offensive line positions and the Eagles appear to love him. Keegan has appeared strong; the Eagles ought to get him some proper guard reps to be extra of issue as a depth choice there. McMahon appears to be like strong for a rookie as properly. It’s laborious to inform if the Eagles need Darian Kinnard on the roster or not. Matt Hennessy is banged up (actual harm unclear however PHLY’s Zach Berman stated he noticed Hennessy strolling gingerly) and his inventory was dropping previous to getting harm.
DEFENSE
EDGE: Bryce Huff, Josh Sweat, Brandon Graham, Nolan Smith, Jalyx Hunt, Patrick Johnson 6) [30]
Huff had observe on Tuesday and he appeared good within the second preseason sport. Encouraging. We already know what Sweat and Graham carry to the desk. It stays to be seen simply how typically the coaches will belief Smith to play. Hunt doesn’t look poised for a pure redshirt season; he can play a little bit bit. Patrick Johnson seems to be on the bubble however why not preserve him when he’s proven go speeding juice and can assist out on particular groups? If he doesn’t make the Eagles’ roster, one other workforce may have a spot for him.
DT: Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, Milton Williams, Marlon Tuipulotu, Moro Ojomo, Thomas Booker IV (6) [36)
Carter is looking dominant in practice. Davis still has much to prove. Williams is looking good entering a contract year. Mr. T has been OK. Ojomo is looking like he can make a jump from Year 1 to Year 2. The Eagles are going to play three defensive tackles in five-man fronts, so, they might want to go deep at this position. Thomas Booker IV and P.J. Mustipher look like rosterable depth guys at DT.
LB: Devin White, Zack Baun, Nakobe Dean, Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Ben VanSumeren (5) [41]
White and Baun are the projected starters … for now. Dean is making a push to play. Trot Jr. is flashing potential however he’s additionally trying like a rookie at occasions. BVS hasn’t been a legal responsibility on protection and he appears to be like good on particular groups. The Eagles can preserve extra LB depth on the observe squad.
CB: Darius Slay, Isaiah Rodgers, Quinyon Mitchell, Kelee Ringo, Cooper DeJean, Josh Jobe (5) [46]
Rodgers is presently poised to begin with how the Eagles are using him. Mitchell is the highest nickel choice, although he would possibly ultimately overtake the beginning job on the surface. Ringo is difficult to play however he’ll doubtless start the season on the bench. DeJean must catch up after lacking 12 practices value of workforce drills. Josh Jobe is an effective particular groups participant however has struggled on protection. Eli Ricks may very well be saved however the Eagles may be higher off buying and selling him for assist at one other place.
S: Reed Blankenship, C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Avonte Maddox, Tristin McCollum (4) [50]
Blankenship and CJGJ, who is predicted to be wholesome in time for Week 1, will begin. Maddox seems to be transitioning to security successfully. McCollum flies round on the market and helps on particular groups. James Bradberry isn’t a protected wager to look good at security and he doesn’t assistance on particular groups. Caden Sterns is an fascinating addition and it looks as if the Eagles have some form of plan for him since they added him regardless of his harm.
SPECIAL TEAMS
Ok: Jake Elliott (1) [51]
Elliott is the Eagles’ kicker.
P: Braden Mann (1) [52]
Mann is the Eagles’ punter.
LS: Rick Lovato (1) [53]
Lovato is the Eagles’ lengthy snapper.
INJURY DESIGNATION
RESERVE/PUP – PHYSICALLY UNABLE TO PERFORM: Sydney Brown
It’s attainable that Brown will be capable of keep away from occurring reserve/PUP, the place he’d robotically should miss no less than the primary 4 video games of the season. However we’ve nonetheless heard no updates on his progress and it would simply be finest to play it protected together with his restoration. With the Eagles having an early Week 5 bye, that’d give Brown much more time to get again to 100%.
PRACTICE SQUAD
RB Tyrion Davis-Worth, RB Kendall Milton, WR John Ross, WR Joseph Ngata, TE Jack Stoll, OT Anim Dankwah, OL Darian Kinnard, OG Nick Gates, EDGE Julian Okwara, DT P.J. Mustipher, LB Oren Burks, LB Brandon Smith, CB Josh Jobe, CB Tyler Corridor, S Caden Sterns, S Andre’ Sam
Worldwide exemption: OT Laekin Vakalahi
