Eagles updated 53-man roster vs. Jaguars: News and notes for Week 4
The Eagles are about 24 hours away from kicking off a home matchup against Doug Pederson and the Jaguars.
The Birds are a slight favorite and will look to start the season 4-0 with a matchup against Doug Pederson and the Jaguars looming in Week 4.
Jalen Hurts continues to cement his status and a new contract this season.
At the same time, Jonathan Gannon’s retooled defense will look to continue its strong play after dominating the Vikings and Commanders in consecutive weeks.
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 is the NFC Offensive Player of the Month, after starting the season with an NFC-best 106.5 passer rating, averaging 305.3 yards passing per game and 55.7 yards rushing per game.
#2 CB Darius Slay
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#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 is in rare air after his career-high eight-catch, 169-yard performance.
#7 LB Haason Reddick
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Signed as Philadelphia’s top pass rusher, Reddick finally had a breakout performance against the Commanders.
#8 P Arryn Siposs
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#10 QB Gardner Minshew
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#11 WR A.J. Brown
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Brown welcomed a new son to the family this week, and he’ll look for another tremendous performance in front of the home crowd.
#14 RB Kenneth Gainwell
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#16 WR Quez Watkins
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#17 LB Nakobe Dean
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#19 QB Ian Book
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#22 S Marcus Epps
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#23 C.J. Gardner-Johnson
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With Avonte Maddox ruled out of Sunday’s matchup, the versatile Gardner-Johnson could slide down to the slot, allowing K’Von Wallace reps at safety.
#24 CB James Bradberry
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#26 RB Miles Sanders
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#27 CB Zech McPhearson
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With Darius Slay dealing with back pain and Avonte Maddox out with a rib injury, McPhearson could see an increased role.
#28 CB Josh Jobe
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Jobe could see snaps on the outside with Avonte Maddox out and Darius Slay nursing a sore back.
#29 CB Avonte Maddox
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Maddox has been ruled out of Sunday’s matchup with a sore rib.
#32 S Reed Blankenship
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#33 CB Josiah Scott
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Scott could see an increase in action with Avonte Maddox injured.
#34 RB Trey Sermon
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Sermon will see his first regular-season action with Boston Scott ruled out.
#35 RB Boston Scott
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Scott was ruled out for Sunday’s matchup against the Jaguars.
#42 S K'Von Wallace
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Will may see an increase in snaps with Avonte Maddox out and C.J. Gardner-Johnson able to slide down to the slot.
#43 LB Kyzir White
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#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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Graham is the reigning NFC Defensive Player of the Week after logging 2.5 sacks, and five quarterback hits in Sunday’s win over the Commanders.
#56 OL Isaac Seumalo
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#57 LB T.J. Edwards
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Edwards is making it almost impossible for Jonathan Gannon to put Nakobe Dean on the field, and Sunday was another elite example.
Edwards dominated the Commanders with ten tackles, one sack, 2 QB hits, and 2 TFLs.
#58 LB Kyron Johnson
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#59 DE Janarius Robinson
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The young pass rusher has been active since joining the Eagles.
#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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Maialta will have his hands full against the Jaguars trio of pass rushers.
#69 LG Landon Dickerson
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#75 DE Tarron Jackson
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#78 OL Sua Opeta
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