Eagles updated 53-man roster vs. Rams: News and notes for Week 5
The Eagles are one of only two unbeaten teams in the NFL and they’re taking the show on the road to SoFi Stadium for a matchup against a Rams team that is 2-2, looking like playoff contenders, and getting Cooper Kupp back in the lineup.
Philadelphia will look to contain Los Angeles Rams rookie receiver Puka Nacua on the outside, while Aaron Donald is still a force, and his matchup with Jason Kelce and Sua Opeta could determine the game.
With kickoff fast approaching, here’s the Eagles 53-man roster for Week 5.
#0 D'Andre Swift, RB
Swift is among the leading rushers in the NFL ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Rams.
#1 QB Jalen Hurts
The Eagles will look to win their 11 straight game on the road with Jalen Hurts starting at quarterback.
Hurts is now the 7th NFL QB since 1950 to record 21+ wins in a 22-game stretch, joining Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Jim McMahon, Joe Montana, and Daryle Lamonica.
#2 CB Darius Slay
Slay will have his hands full with Rams rookie Puka Nacua, and a returning Cooper Kupp.
#3 Nolan Smith, LB
Smith will look to see his snaps increase at the SAM LB position as he gets more familiar with the NFL game.
#4 Jake Elliott, K
Elliott has become the ultimate weapon and he’s won NFC Special Teams PLayer of the Week twice this season.
#6 WR Devonta Smith
Smith and A.J. Brown will look to have a huge day against an average Rams secondary.
#7 LB Haason Reddick
Reddick recorded his first sack of the season in Week 4.
#8 Marcus Mariota, QB
#11 WR A.J. Brown
Brown was fined on Saturday after his 9 catch, 175-yard, two touchdown performance in the win over Washington last Sunday.
#13 WR Olamide Zaccheaus
Zaccheaus was productive in an expanded role with Quez Watkins missing two games.
#14 RB Kenneth Gainwell
#16 WR Quez Watkins
Watkins returns to the lineup after missing two games with a hamstring injury.
#18 WR Britain Covey
Covey is expected to play after clearing concussion protocol.
#19 QB Tanner McKee
#21 DB Sydney Brown
The rookie will miss this contest with a hamstring injury.
#22 DB Kelee Ringo
#23 RB Rashaad Penny
Penny is an afterthought in the Eagles offense after being a popular free agent signing.
#24 CB James Bradberry
Bradberry could return to the outside cornerback spot with Bradley Roby’s signing and elevation from the practice squad.
#26 DB Terrell Edmunds
#28 CB Josh Jobe
Jobe will return to a reserve cornerback role after struggling against the Commanders.
#30 DB Justin Evans
Evans returns to the lineup after missing one game with a neck injury.
#31 CB Mario Goodrich
#32 DB Reed Blankenship
Blankenship is developing into one of the top young safeties in the NFL.
#35 RB Boston Scott
#39 CB Eli Ricks
#41 LB Nicholas Morrow
After being a late training camp cut, and signing to the practice squad, Morrow is coming off a three sack game, and is one of the highest graded linebackers in the NFL.
#45 LS Rick Lovato
#48 LB Patrick Johnson
#52 LB Zach Cunningham
Cunningham has been a solid starter at the linebacker position after signing with the Eagles late in training camp.
#53 LB Christian Elliss
#55 DE Brandon Graham
#56 OL Tyler Steen
Steen could be active in Week 5 with Cam Jurgens on injured reserve and Sua Opeta starting at right guard.
#62 OL Jason Kelce
Kelce will play his 144 consecutive game on Sunday. That is the second longest streak in Eagles history and the second longest active streak in the NFL.
#63 OL Jack Driscoll
#65 OL Lane Johnson
An all-world and All-Pro right tackle, Johnson ranks 1st among NFL tackles with a 0.3% knockdown percentage (0 sacks and 3 QB hits allowed in 1,128 pass block snaps) since 2021.
