Eagles 53-man roster projections as training camp opens
The Eagles have arrived for the start of the 2022 training camp after an NFL draft class that landed several A grades from experts and analysts.
Philadelphia finished up offseason workouts and several players made strides toward securing starting jobs after solid OTA periods and individual sessions.
With the Eagles now working towards the regular season opener against the Lions, here’s an updated 53-man roster prediction to open camp.
QB Jalen Hurts
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QB Gardner Minshew
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QB Carson Strong
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The former Nevada quarterback received a huge signing bonus, and if he can stay healthy and display a big arm, Strong will overtake Reid Sinnett on the depth chart.
RB Miles Sanders
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RB Boston Scott
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RB Kenneth Gainwell
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WR DeVonta Smith
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WR A.J. Brown
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WR Quez Watkins
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WR Zach Pascal
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WR Greg Ward
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WR Britain Covey
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Covey was electric during the offseason program and will overtake Jalen Reagor on the roster because of his strengths in the return game.
WR Deon Cain
TE Dallas Goedert
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TE Grant Calcaterra
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The rookie from SMU has a good shot at playing snaps on day one.
TE JJ Arcega-Whiteside
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The former wide receiver plays a huge role in the running game, and it’ll be Arcega-Whiteside and Jack Stoll as the third or fourth tight end ahead of the veteran Richard Rodgers.
TE Jack Stoll
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Jack Stoll (89) in action during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
LT Jordan Mailata
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LG Landon Dickerson
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C Jason Kelce
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RG Isaac Seumalo
Isaac Seumalo LG vs. Washington
Returning from an injury, Seumalo will likely switch to right guard as a replacement for the retired Brandon Brooks.
RT Lane Johnson
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LT Andre Dillard
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The primary backup at left tackle to Jordan Mailata, Dillard is an insurance policy the playoff-bound Eagles have to hang onto.
OL Sua Opeta
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G/T Jack Driscoll
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Driscoll is a viable option at right guard and he can swing to the tackle position as well.
C Cam Jurgens
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The former Nebraska center could see time at offensive guard while learning from Jason Kelce.
DE Brandon Graham
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Graham is returning from an Achilles injury.
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 Jordan Davis
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DT Milton Williams
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A second-year player out of Louisiana Tech, Williams has some competition for snaps at defensive tackle.
DE Tarron Jackson
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The Eagles love pass rushers and Jackson becomes the 10th defensive line in a tight squeeze.
LB Haason Reddick
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Reddick is listed as a linebacker, but he’ll rush from multiple positions as a primary pass rusher, meaning Philadelphia could carry more players at the position than usual.
LB Kyzir White
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Linebacker T.J. Edwards
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LB Shaun Bradley
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Bradley makes the list thanks to his special team’s prowess.
LB Nakobe Dean
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