Now that we’ve seen 10 Philadelphia Eagles coaching camp practices and one preseason sport, it’s time for an up to date 53-man roster prediction. Our final model was printed 5 days into camp. We’ll do one other projection after the upcoming span that features two practices (one joint coaching camp observe) and a preseason sport in opposition to the New England Patriots.
Right here we go.
OFFENSE
QB: Jalen Hurts, Kenny Pickett, Tanner McKee (3) [3]
Hurts is having a terrific coaching camp. His backups usually are not inspiring a lot confidence, although. Pickett’s nonetheless forward of McKee … for now. I ponder if Will Grier transitions to teaching.
RB: Saquon Barkley, Kenny Gainwell, Will Shipley (3) [6]
Can’t say Barkley has executed an entire lot of noteworthy stuff in camp. Gainwell will probably be RB2 however Shipley is pushing for a job by displaying he can run, catch the ball, go shield, and contribute on particular groups. There are a number of backs competing for the RB4 spot however the Eagles can in all probability preserve that man (or two) on the observe squad.
WR: A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Johnny Wilson, Britain Covey, Parris Campbell (5) [11]
Brown and Smith look superior. Perhaps even higher than ever? The depth behind them … much less so. Wilson has been getting run with the first-team offense; he can actually be helpful in sure conditions however it’s bit a lot to rely on him as a full-time participant from the leap. Covey appears to be like like he could possibly be an satisfactory possession receiver along with being an excellent punt returner. Campbell’s inventory has gone down whereas lacking time because of damage and he very properly may not make the membership if he’s going to proceed to be within the tub. John Ross has been high quality however hardly a must-keep. The Eagles will in all probability attempt to add to this place through commerce earlier than the season begins. For now, I’m conserving Campbell as a placeholder.
TE: Dallas Goedert, Grant Calcaterra, Jack Stoll (3) [14]
Goedert is the highest man and Calcaterra has stepped as much as earn the No. 2 job behind him. In the case of TE3, not one of the Eagles’ present choices have appeared nice. Maybe new acquisition Armani Rogers will pop right here. If nobody seizes the chance, the Eagles might look to reunite with previous good friend Jack Stoll. Based mostly on what I’ve learn from Large Blue View, it appears to be like like Stoll could possibly be on the outs. And we all know the Eagles belief him to dam and play particular groups.
OL: Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens, Mekhi Becton, Lane Johnson, Tyler Steen, Brett Toth, Fred Johnson, Trevor Keegan, Dylan McMahon (10) [24]
Becton has overtaken Steen at proper guard — in the intervening time, no less than. It beforehand appeared like Toth was on the surface wanting in however the Eagles have utilized him with the first-team at each middle and guard in damage substitute eventualities. Johnson has had a good camp as a swing deal with choice. Keegan has solely performed at left guard however he’s appeared strong. McMahon goes to make the workforce. The Eagles don’t appear to utterly love Matt Hennessy primarily based on his lack of first-team reps (when there have been ample alternatives for him to fill in) and the way he performed late into the primary preseason sport with the likes of Max Scharping and Nick Gates, who aren’t included on the roster on this projection.
DEFENSE
EDGE: Bryce Huff, Josh Sweat, Brandon Graham, Nolan Smith, Jalyx Hunt, Patrick Johnson (6) [30]
Huff’s had a reasonably quiet summer time. Then once more, he’s going in opposition to Lane Johnson and it’s not like Haason Reddick at all times lit it up in observe. Sweat is doomed for a foul yr after selecting to put on No. 19. Coming into 12 months 15, Graham nonetheless appears to be like like he can play. Nonetheless don’t totally know what to make of Smith but. Hunt appears to be like extra superior than anticipated; he’s been fairly intriguing. Johnson has some go rush juice (as evidenced by his clutch strip-sack to assist the Eagles win their first preseason sport) and he reps with first-team particular groups items.
DT: Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, Milton Williams, Marlon Tuipulotu, Moro Ojomo (5) [35]
Carter might realistically be an All-Professional in 12 months 2. Davis must show he can maintain up over the course of the season. Williams has had a great camp. Tuipulotu appears to be like like a strong DT4 or DT5. Ojomo’s flashed in observe. With the Eagles typically utilizing five-man fronts with three DTs, they may wish to preserve six right here. Thomas Booker IV and P.J. Mustipher could possibly be in rivalry. UDFA defensive lineman Gabe Corridor hasn’t actually executed a lot.
LB: Devin White, Zack Baun, Nakobe Dean, Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Ben VanSumeren (5) [40]
White and Baun appear to be the starters. They’ve taken the primary 11-on-11 first-team protection reps in 10 out of 10 practices they usually have been first up once more within the first preseason sport (this sentence has 4 makes use of of “first” … or now 5). Dean appears to be like good when he’s working downhill and he doesn’t look good shifting out in house. Trotter Jr. appears to be like like he belongs; it wouldn’t be stunning if he ultimately performs his manner right into a beginning job at this price. BVS appears strong on protection and useful on particular groups. Oren Burks hasn’t practiced because the first day of camp. Brandon Smith has been lacking time because of a concussion.
CB: Darius Slay, Isaiah Rodgers, Quinyon Mitchell, Kelee Ringo, Cooper DeJean, Josh Jobe (6) [46]
Rodgers is at present the favourite for CB2 however Ringo appeared to shut the hole with a great first preseason sport. Mitchell might additionally contend for the surface beginning job however it looks like the coaches are having him deal with being the nickel nook. If the unique reporting on DeJean’s restoration holds true, the rookie must be again inside every week … however he’s missed worthwhile time. Jobe performed extra particular groups snaps than Eli Ricks did within the first preseason sport, which might converse to how the coaches belief him to assist out extra in that regard. Perhaps the Eagles commerce Ricks for extra depth at one other place? Tyler Corridor struggled on Friday night time and will find yourself on the observe squad.
S: Reed Blankenship, C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Avonte Maddox, Tristin McCollum (4) [50]
CJGJ is coping with a shoulder damage that isn’t believed to be overly severe. Maddox offers the Eagles depth at each security and nickel nook. McCollum will get first-team particular workforce reps and he’s been an energetic defender. I wrestle with the concept of conserving James Bradberry right here. Is he undoubtedly a worthwhile depth choice at this place? And is he going to be a backup who doesn’t assist out on particular groups (one ST snap performed in opposition to the Ravens)? I’m nonetheless guessing Howie Roseman finds a approach to commerce him.
SPECIAL TEAMS
Okay: Jake Elliott (1) [51]
Elliott is the Eagles’ kicker. (No extra misses, Jake!)
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 to keep away from happening reserve/PUP, the place he’d robotically need to miss no less than the primary 4 video games of the season. However we’ve heard no updates on his progress and it’d simply be finest to play it secure along with his restoration. With the Eagles having an early Week 5 bye, that’d give Brown much more time to get again to 100%. And, for the sake of this weekly train, I figured we’d run no less than one state of affairs the place Brown does start the season on the PUP record.
PRACTICE SQUAD
RB Kendall Milton, RB Tyrion Davis-Worth, WR John Ross, WR Ainias Smith, TE E.J. Jenkins, OT Anim Dankwah, OL Darian Kinnard, OG Matt Hennessy, EDGE Julian Okwara, DT Thomas Booker IV, DT P.J. Mustipher, LB Oren Burks, LB Brandon Smith, CB Tyler Corridor, DB Mekhi Garner, S Andre’ Sam
Worldwide exemption: OT Laekin Vakalahi
