NFL Eagles updated 53-man roster vs. Vikings: News and notes for Week 2
The Eagles are under 12 hours away from kicking off the home opener on ABC against the Minnesota Vikings.
The Birds are a slight favorite and will look to start the season 2-0 with a matchup against Carson Wentz looming in Week 3.
Jalen Hurts will look to cement his status and a new contract this season, while Jonathan Gannon’s retooled defense will look to rebound from a shaky start against the Lions.
With the team settled in and prepared, here’s an updated look at the 53-man roster with news and notes.
#1 QB Jalen Hurts
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Hurts will look for another strong showing with a matchup against Carson Wentz and the Commanders looming in Week 3.
#2 CB Darius Slay
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Slay has a tremendous matchup against Justin Jefferson on Monday night, and Jalen Reagor also returns.
#3 WR Zach Pascal
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#4 K Jake Elliott
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#6 WR DeVonta Smith
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Smith will look to rebound after being held without a catch in the season opener.
#7 LB Haason Reddick
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Reddick will look to bounce back after a lackluster debut in Detroit.
#8 P Arryn Sippos
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The former Auburn punter had a solid preseason and will look to improve on his 2021 season.
#10 QB Gardner Minshew
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The veteran quarterback is in the final year of his rookie deal and gives Philadelphia one of the best insurance policies in football.
#11 WR A.J. Brown
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Brown was dynamic in his debut, logging 10 catches for 155 yards.
#14 RB Kenneth Gainwell
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The second-year running back is a dual-threat and impact player in the red zone.
#16 WR Quez Watkins
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The third wide receiver on the depth chart, Watkins was held without a target on Sunday in Detroit and will look to rebound.
#17 LB Nakobe Dean
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The former Georgia All-American linebacker logged three snaps in Week 1.
#19 QB Ian Book
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Book is the third quarterback on the roster and unlikely to be active after being claimed off waivers from New Orleans at the roster deadline.
#22 S Marcus Epps
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#23 S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson
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#24 CB James Bradberry
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Bradberry made his presence felt in the season opener, returning an interception for a touchdown.
#26 RB Miles Sanders
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Sanders got off to a strong start, logging 96 yards and his first touchdown since 2020 in Philadelphia’s win at Detroit.
#27 CB Zech McPhearson
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McPhearson is the reigning NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.
#28 CB Josh Jobe
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#29 CB Avonte Maddox
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Maddox will look to rebound from a poor showing in the season opener.
#32: S Reed Blankenship
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Blankenship was listed as inactive for Week 1.
#33 CB Josiah Scott
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Scott made Philadelphia’s 53-man roster and could see time at safety and Slot cornerback.
#34 RB Trey Sermon
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The hard-running Sermon could be listed as inactive again after being claimed off waivers.
#35 RB Boston Scott
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Scott was among the 4 Eagles to score a rushing touchdown.
#42 S K'Von Wallace
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#43 LB Kyzir White
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The athletic linebacker offers dynamic playmaking ability for an Eagles defense lacking such a presence at the position.
#45 LS Rick Lovato
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#48 LB Patrick Johnson
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#51 C Cam Jurgens
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#54 LB Shaun Bradley
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#55 DE Brandon Graham
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#56 OL Isaac Seumalo
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#57 LB T.J. Edwards
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Edwards was among the best players on the defense this summer, and he’ll bring his usual physicality, along with improved athleticism.
#58 LB Kyron Johnson
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#59: DE Janarius Robinson
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An athletic pass rusher out of Florida State, Robinson was signed off the Vikings practice squad.
#61 OL Josh Sills
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#62 C Jason Kelce
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#63 OL Jack Driscoll
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#65 LT Lane Johnson
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#68 LT Jordan Mailata
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#69 OL Landon Dickerson
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#75 DE Tarron Jackson
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The second-year pass rusher is a player to watch in specific packages after Derek Barnett’s ACL injury.
#78 OL Sua Opeta
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#81 TE Grant Calcaterra
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#88 TE Dallas Goedert
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#89 TE Jack Stoll
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#90 DT Jordan Davis
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Davis will look for an increase in snaps against Minnesota.
#91 DT Fletcher Cox
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#93 DT Milton Williams
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#94 DE Josh Sweat
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#95 DT Marlon Tuipulotu
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#97 DT Javon Hargrave
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