41 players who are locks for the Eagles 53-man roster
The Eagles have a lot of individual talent and one of the top overall rosters in the NFL, making this one of the easier evaluation periods with the roster deadline a little more than 24 hours away.
Outside of the safety position, there aren’t many holes, with most of the intense roster battles involving backup spots on both sides of the ball.
Philadelphia’s 22 projected starters are set at every position except safety (Epps), and of the 53 roster spots, we’ve predicted 41 guys are locks to make the roster.
QB Jalen Hurts
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QB Gardner Minshew
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Minshew gives the Eagles one of the more talented and battle-tested backup quarterbacks in the NFL.
RB Miles Sanders
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RB Kenneth Gainwell
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RB Boston Scott
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A steady running back who’s become a reliable dual-threat in Philadelphia.
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WR A.J. Brown
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Brown is a monster and will set the tone for the Eagles’ passing game.
WR DeVonta Smith
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WR Quez Watkins
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WR Zach Pascal
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Pascal easily beats out Jalen Reagor for the final locked-in spot on the roster at wide receiver.
TE Dallas Goedert
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TE Jack Stoll
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Philadelphia utilizes a physical rushing attack that still features two tight ends in various situations. Stoll makes the roster without question.
TE Grant Calcaterra
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The rookie makes the list because of his history with Jalen Hurts and more natural pass-catching abilities compared to Jack Stoll.
LT Jordan Mailata
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LG Landon Dickerson
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C Jason Kelce
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RG Isaac Seumalo
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RT Lane Johnson
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LT Andre Dillard
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Solid left tackles are hard to find, and Dillard makes the list as the top backup at his position in the NFL.
C Cam Jurgens
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The rookie from Nebraska is a budding star at the center position, and he can swing over to guard.
OL Jack Driscoll
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A versatile player on the offensive line, Driscoll can excel at guard and tackle.
OL Sua Opeta
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Opeta is a lock as the ninth lineman on the roster, and spot 10 or 11 could be a toss-up between multiple players.
DE Brandon Graham
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DT Fletcher Cox
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DT Javon Hargrave
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DE Josh Sweat
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DE Derek Barnett
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DT Milton Williams
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Even with the addition of Jordan Davis, Williams will still have a crucial role in Jonathan Gannon’s defense.
DT Jordan Davis
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LB Haason Reddick
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The Eagles’ top pass rusher from day one, Reddick, is listed as a linebacker but will undoubtedly impact the snaps for Derek Barnett, Brandon Graham, and Josh Sweat.
LB T.J. Edwards
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LB Nakobe Dean
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LB Kyzir White
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LB Shaun Bradley
LB Patrick Johnson
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Johnson is a talented pass rusher that Jonathan Gannon can play alongside Haason Reddick.
CB Darius Slay
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CB James Bradberry
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CB Avonte Maddox
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CB Zech McPhearson
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McPhearson is the team’s fourth cornerback while utilizing an ability to play both outside and in the slot.
S Marcus Epps
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S Anthony Harris
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K Jake Elliott
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Elliott is the only kicker on the list, with punter Arryn Siposs on shaky ground, while long snapper Rick Lovato can be signed and released weekly if the Eagles so choose.
