Eagles 53-man roster vs. Bills: News and notes for Week 12
The Eagles (9-1) return home to Lincoln Financial for their second Kelly Green game.
We’re now 8 hours away from an intriguing trap game matchup with the Buffalo Bills (6-5), who are coming off a 32-6 win against the New York Jets (4-7) in Week 11.
Sunday’s matchup will be the first between Jalen Hurts and Bills star signal-caller Josh Allen. At the same time, the wide receiver and cornerback positions offer key matchups featuring Stefon Diggs, Darius Slay, A.J. Brown, and Rasul Douglas.
With kickoff fast approaching, here’s an updated 53-man roster for Philadelphia after a slew of roster moves.
#0 D'Andre Swift, RB
Swift is among the league leaders in rushing yards, and will continue his march towards his first 1,000-yard rushing season.
#1 QB Jalen Hurts
The All-Pro quarterback will face off against Josh Allen for the first time when they host the Bills at Lincoln Financial Field.
#2 CB Darius Slay
Slay will have a must watch matchup against Buffalo wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
#3 LB Nolan Smith
The rookie from Georgia will look to see his snaps increase after Philadelphia waived Derek Barnett.
#4 K Jake Elliott
#6 WR Devonta Smith
Smith had 99 yards receiving in the Monday night win over Kansas City.
#7 LB Haason Reddick
Reddick will face off against Bills offensive tackle, and former Temple teammate, Dion Dawkins on Sunday.
#8 QB Marcus Mariota
#10 P Braden Mann
#11 WR A.J. Brown
Brown will look to have a huge performance in Week 12 after being held to one catch for 8 yards in the win over Kansas City.
#13 WR Olamide Zaccheaus
#14 RB Kenneth Gainwell
#16 WR Quez Watkins
Watkins returns to the lineup after missing more than a month with a hamstring injury.
#18 WR Britain Covey
Covey is among the league leaders in punt return yardage and trending towards earning a Pro Bowl berth.
#19 QB Tanner McKee
#21 DB Sydney Brown
#22 CB Kelee Ringo
#23 RB Rashaad Penny
#24 RB James Bradberry
Bradberry will have an intriguing matchup with Bills wide receiver, Gabriel Davis.
#28 CB Josh Jobe
#31 DB Kevin Byard
The veteran safety will have a key matchup with Bills rookie tight end Dalton Kincaid.
#32 DB Reed Blankenship
#33 CB Bradley Roby
#34 CB Josiah Scott
#35 RB Boston Scott
#39 CB Eli Ricks
#41 LB Nicholas Morrow
#45 LS Rick Lovato
#48 LB Patrick Johnson
#51 OL Cam Jurgens
The Eagles rushing attack and overall efficiency improved with Jurgens’ return to the lineup.
#52 LB Zach Cunningham
#53 LB Christian Elliss
#55 DE Brandon Graham
Sunday’s game against the Bills will be Graham’s 189th regular season game in an Eagles uniform. He’ll pass David Akers on the all-time list.
#56 OL Tyler Steen
#62 OL Jason Kelce
#63 OL Jack Driscoll
#65 OL Lane Johnson
#68 OL Jordan Mailata
#69 OL Landon Dickerson
#72 DT Moro Ojomo
With Milton Williams ruled out, Ojomo could be active for Sunday’s game vs. Buffalo.
#74 OL Fred Johnson
#78 OL Sua Opeta
#80 WR Julio Jones
Jones could see his role in the red zone increase with Dallas Goedert unable to play.
#81 TE Grant Calcaterra
#85 TE Albert Okwuegbunam
#88 TE Dallas Goedert
Goedert will miss his second straight game since fracturing his forearm in Week 9 against Dallas.
#89 TE Jack Stoll
Stoll had one catch for 3-yards in the Monday night win over Kansas City.
#90 DT Jordan Davis
#91 DT Fletcher Cox
#93 DT Milton Williams
Williams will miss this matchup with a concussion.
#94 DE Josh Sweat
#95 DT Marlon Tuipulotu
#98 DT Jalen Carter
