Eagles’ updated 89-man roster following the 2023 NFL draft, start of rookie minicamp

The first wave of the 2023 NFL free agency process came and went, with the Eagles quietly retooling their roster by restocking homegrown talent.

At the start of the new league year, Philadelphia had eight key contributors land lucrative deals elsewhere on the open market.

The Eagles retained six free agents while adding three new players, including former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota who reached an agreement on a one-year, $5 million deal worth up to $8 million.

Howie Roseman addressed the defense by adding safeties Justin Evans and Terrell Edmunds on one-year deals.

The Eagles’ GM put on a clinic during the NFL draft, landing three more Georgia Bulldogs, a hybrid safety, and more offensive line talent.

Philadelphia signed nine undrafted rookies and invited 19 players to gather for a rookie minicamp.

Here’s an updated look at Philadelphia’s roster as the team works to get up to 90 players for training camp.

#0 D'Andre Swift, RB

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Swift will be the first Eagles player in franchise history to wear the No. 0, adding more excitement to his home coming.

#1 QB Jalen Hurts

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The All-Pro quarterback signed a new five-year, $255 million contract this offseason and has a talented running back group at his disposal to absorb some of that punishment.

#2 CB Darius Slay

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Slay is back with the Eagles on a two-year deal and will team with James Bradberry to form the league’s top lockdown combination.

#3 Nolan Smith, LB

The first-round pick will drop down a digit from his college number, wearing the No. 3 as a SAM linebacker who’ll watch Hasson Reddick’s every move.

#4 Jake Elliott, K

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#6 WR Devonta Smith

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Smith will enter year three after a 95-catch, 1,196-yard season and team with A.J. Brown to form a top-five duo.

#7 LB Haason Reddick

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Reddick will enter year two of a 3-year, $45 million contract, and if he can match his 16.5 sacks from 2022, he could look to reset the market.

#8 Marcus Mariota, QB

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The Eagles’ new backup quarterback should be an improvement over Gardner Minshew from a scheme point of view.

Mariota is expected to wear the No. 8, with Arryn Siposs switching to No. 10 for now, along with Tanner McKee.

#10 Arryn Siposs, Punter

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Siposs will battle undrafted rookie kicker/punter Ty Zentner (Kansas State) for the punter job.

#10 QB Tanner McKee

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The former Stanford quarterback will battle Ian Book for the third quarterback spot.

#11 WR A.J. Brown

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Brown logged 1,496 yards receiving in his first year with the Eagles and will look to take things to dominate in 2023.

#13 Olamide Zaccheaus, WR

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The veteran will battle Quez Watkins for the third wide receiver spot.

#14 RB Kenneth Gainwell

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The Third year running back was the best player at the position down the stretch last year. He’ll now compete with D’Andre Swift, Rashaad Penny, Boston Scott, and Trey Sermon for snaps in the deepest backfield in the NFL.

#16 WR Quez Watkins

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After taking a step back in year three, Watkins will look to re-establish himself in the Eagles’ passing game, while competing With Olamide Zaccheaus for snaps.

#17 LB Nakobe Dean

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Dean will see an uptick in snaps next season after Philadelphia lost Kyzir White and T.J. Edwards in free agency.

He’ll now be joined on defense by four other former Bulldog defenders.

#18 WR Britain Covey

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Covey made the practice squad as an undrafted rookie and had 33 punt returns and ten kick returns for the Eagles this season, acting as the Eagles’ primary return man on the punt team and the second-leading kickoff returner.

Covey finished with over 500 yards between kick and punt returns and didn’t cost Philadelphia any games by putting the football on the ground.

#19 QB Ian Book

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The former Notre Dame quarterback spent 2022 as the third signal-caller, and he’ll battle rookie Tanner McKee for that final roster spot.

#21 CB Andre Chachere

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Chachere spent time on the Eagles’ practice squad and active roster, playing in seven games in 2022 and contributing 141 special teams snaps and another ten on defense. He had two tackles on defense and three on special teams.

In 2021, Chachere was second in special teams snaps in his first year.

#22 RB Trey Sermon

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With Marcus Epps moving on to the Raiders, Trey Sermon has switched numbers.

San Francisco selected the Ohio State product in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft, with Sermon lasting one season in the Bay Area, before being waived and landing with the Eagles.

Sermon had just two carries for 19 yards on the season, but he offers potential with athleticism and elite size for the position. He will compete with D’Andre Swift, Rashaad Penny, Kenneth Gainwell, and Boston Scott for carries.

#23 RB Rashaad Penny

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Penny entered the offseason looking to stay healthy and replace the departed Miles Sanders. He’ll now battle D’Andre Swift and Kenny Gainwell for the starting spot.

#24 CB James Bradberry

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Bradberry is back with the Eagles on a three-year, $38 million deal.

#26 S Terrell Edmunds

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The former Steelers’ safety will likely start opposite Reed Blankenship at one safety position, but both players will have competition from 3rd round pick Sydney Brown.

#27 CB Zech McPhearson

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The third-year cornerback is a vital member of the special teams unit and will look to see more snaps on the outside.

He’ll now battle Kelee Ringo, Eli Ricks, Josh Jobe, and Greedy Williams for the third outside cornerback spot.

#28 CB Josh Jobe

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The former Alabama cornerback went undrafted but made enough of an impression to make the 53-man roster and make 11 appearances this season.

Jobe played 220 special teams snaps but finished with just one tackle.

Jobe will look to earn the third outside cornerback job in a battle with Kelee Ringo, Zech McPhearson, and two former SEC undrafted free agents.

#29 CB Avonte Maddox

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The Eagles’ slot cornerback battled injuries in 2022 but is still among the best in the league when healthy.

#30 S Justin Evans

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In 15 games last season with New Orleans, Evans played 40% of the snaps, logging 29 total tackles, one forced fumble, and two passes defended.

He’ll compete with Terrell Edmunds, Reed Blankenship, Andre Chachere, K’Von Wallace, and Sydney Brown to play at the safety spot.

#31 CB Mario Goodrich

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With so much outside cornerback depth, Goodrich could look toward a move into the slot.

#32 S Reed Blankenship

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The former Middle Tennesee State safety saw action in 10 games with four starts after making the Eagles’ 53-man roster as an undrafted free agent.

Blankenship finished with 34 tackles, two passes defended, and one interception in a talented secondary.

With Marcus Epps and C.J. Gardner-Johnson hitting exiting in free agency, Blankenship has all the looks of a starter in 2023.

He’ll now battle rookie Sydney Brown, Terrell Edmunds, and Justin Evans.

#33 CB Josiah Scott

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#34 RB Kennedy Brooks

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#35 RB Boston Scott

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The Giant killer is back with the Eagles on a one-year, $2 million deal.

#36 CB Tristin McCollum

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#38 CB Greedy Williams

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The former Browns 2nd round pick will look to lock down the 3rd outside cornerback spot while battling Zech McPhearson, Kelee Ringo, and three undrafted rookies.

#39 CB Eli Ricks

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The former Prep All-Anerican spent one year at LSU before transferring to Alabama.

He played 25 games during his collegiate tenure, compiling 44 total tackles, five interceptions, and two touchdowns.

#41 LB Nicholas Morrow

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Signed as an undrafted free agent by the Raiders in 2017, Morrow played in 62 games with 29 starts for Oakland/Las Vegas in four seasons and then signed with the Bears for the 2022 season and flourished.

Morrow started all 17 games and had a team-high 116 total tackles, 83 solos, with 11 tackles for loss playing the weakside position, and he was on the field for every one of the Bears’ 1,086 defensive snaps in 2022.

#42 S K'Von Wallace

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Wallace will enter the final year of his rookie deal looking to keep his place on a retooling roster.

#43 S Sydney Brown

A do-it-all safety selected in the third round, Brown will battle Reed Blankenship, Terrell Edmunds, and Justin Scott for a starting job.

#45 LS Rick Lovato

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#46 CB/S Mekhi Garner

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Garner spent three years at Louisiana-Lafayette before transferring to LSU.

#47 TE Dalton Keene

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#48 LB Patrick Johnson

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The former Tulane linebacker will work for an increased role with Nolan Smith drafted in the first round.

#49 Punter/KickerT y Zentner

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Zentner will battle Ty Zentner for the punter position.

#50 OT Fred Johnson

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Johnson played at the University of Florida and signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent after the 2019 NFL Draft.

After making the Steelers’ initial 53-man roster, he was waived and claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals. Johnson made eight starts in 23 games with Cincinnati during his three years with the team.

#51 C.G Cam Jurgens

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Jurgens was Jason Kelce’s handpicked successor, but it’ll be on the future Hall of Fame center to decide when he’ll walk away.

Jurgens was dominant when pressed into action during the preseason. He’ll slide over to guard and battle Alabama rookie Tyler Steen after Isaac Seumalo agreed to a deal with the Steelers.

#52 LB Davion Taylor

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Taylor will have an initial opportunity to compete for the WILL linebacker spot.

#53 LB Christian Elliss

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A special teams ace in 2022, Elliss will look to find a role in the linebacker rotations.

#54 LB Shaun Bradley

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#55 DE Brandon Graham

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Graham is back with the Eagles on a one-year deal.

#56 OL Tyler Steen

The third-round pick will battle Cam Jurgens for the right guard spot.

#57 LB Ben VanSumeren

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The Eagles are signing an intriguing prospect to an undrafted free agent deal, bringing in linebacker Ben VanSumeren.

VanSumeren transferred to Michigan State from Michigan in 2021, nearly transferring again last year, before removing his name from the portal and sticking in East Lansing.

A super athletic linebacker who has spent time on both sides of the football, last season was his best after finishing third on the team with 81 tackles while making ten starts with the Spartans.

#58 LB Kyron Johnson

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#59 DE Janarius Robinson

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#61 DT Noah Elliss

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#62 C Jason Kelce

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Kelce is back on a one-year, $14 million deal.

#63 OL Jack Driscoll

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#64 OL Brett Toth

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#65 OL Lane Johnson

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The All-Pro right tackle had groin surgery and will spend most of the offseason rehabbing.

#66 OL Roderick Johnson

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The Cleveland Browns drafted Johnson in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft out of Florida State.

Johnson made six starts in 29 total games with the Texans before spending time on the Dolphins and Chiefs roster this summer.

#66 DE Matt Leo

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Leo joined the Eagles through the NFL International Player Pathway Program during the 2020 offseason. This past season was his third on the practice squad.

#67 OL Cameron Tom

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#68 OL Jordan Mailata

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The talented left tackle will return looking to make his first Pro Bowl.

#69 OL Landon Dickerson

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After a dominating season, the Pro Bowl left guard will look to take the next step to an All-Pro.

#72 DT Maro Ojomo

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The rookie will play multiple positions in Sean Desai’s versatile front.

#73 OL Jarrid Williams

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#74 OL Trevor Reid

Reid is the second former Cardinal to sign an undrafted free-agent deal this year.

The 6-foot-5, 307-pound offensive tackle made 12 appearances with 11 starts in 2022, helping the Cardinals average 200.6 rushing yards per game for the 23rd-ranked rushing offense in the FBS.

Reid played 628 total snaps, almost exclusively at left tackle; he allowed only three sacks, two quarterback hits, and eight quarterbacks hurries in 314 pass block snaps and posted a Pro Football Focus grade of 60.9.

#75 DE Tarron Jackson

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After Philadelphia acquired Robert Quinn, the former Coastal Carolina pass rusher was waived and placed on the practice squad.

Jackson appeared in four games and plated 27 defensive snaps.

#76 OL Tyrese Robinson

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Robinson went undrafted in 2022 after playing college ball at Oklahoma; he lined up at guard and tackle there, starting 38 games during his tenure as a Sooner.

Robinson was first signed on October 3, before he was released the day after Thanksgiving. Now, the Eagles have brought him back to the practice squad.

#77 OL Julian Good-Jones

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#78 OL Sua Opeta

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#79 OL Chim Okorafor,Benedictine Football

The NAIA standout will participate in the Eagles’ rookie minicamp.

He played two basketball seasons at Cal Poly Pomona, then transferred to Riverside City Community College in 2019, Missouri Southern in 2020, and Pitt State after that. He landed in Kansas at Benedictine for the 2022 season, playing three games.

#80 TE Tyree Jackson

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#81 TE Grant Calcaterra

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The former Oklahoma and SMU pass catcher saw action in 15 games, with two starts, while Dallas Goedert was injured.

Calcaterra caught five passes for 81 yards as a rookie in an offense dominated by Goedert and other pass catchers.

Calcaterra has a relationship with Jalen Hurts from their time at Oklahoma, and Philadelphia can be especially dangerous on offense when multiple tight ends are in the lineup.

#82 WR Devon Allen

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Allen signed with the Eagles as a free agent during the 2022 offseason after a six-year hiatus competing as an Olympic hurdler.

He has one 55-yard touchdown against the Browns and will be excellent on special teams when called up.

#83 TE Brady Russell

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#84 WR Greg Ward

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Initially signed by the Eagles as a rookie free agent in 2017, Ward started this season on the Injured Reserve list with a toe injury before he was added to the practice squad in October. He was elevated from the practice squad for Super Bowl LVII.

#85 WR Tyrie Cleveland

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Initially signed by the Eagles as a rookie free agent in 2017, Ward started this season on the Injured Reserve list with a toe injury before he was added to the practice squad in October. He was elevated from the practice squad for Super Bowl LVII.

#86 WR Joseph Ngata

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Philadelphia added a wide receiver right out of the gate.

Ngata saw action in 45 games with 25 starts through his four-year tenure at Clemson. He compiled 1,287 receiving yards and six touchdowns during that span.

#87 WR Jadon Haselwood-

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A Georgia high school legend who was once compared to A.J. Green, Haselwood led the Oklahoma Sooners with 39 receptions while starting 12 games in 2021 (399 yards, 10.2 per, six scores) before entering the transfer portal after the regular season, along with several teammates, because of the departure of head coach Lincoln Riley.

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After landing at Arkansas, he led the Razorbacks with 59 receptions for 702 receiving yards (11.9 per) and three touchdowns in 12 starts in 2022.

#88 TE Dallas Goedert

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Goedert was on track to be an All-Pro before Week 10, leading NFL tight ends in yards and yards after the catch before his shoulder injury suffered in the November 14 loss to Washington.

He finished the regular season with 55 receptions for 702 yards and three touchdowns while logging ten catches for 81 yards and scoring in the playoff wins over New York and San Francisco.

#89 TE Jack Stoll

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#90 DT Jordan Davis

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The former Georgia All-American saw action in 13 games and made five starts during a promising rookie season.

Davis was dominant during the preseason but saw his momentum slowed by an ankle injury in Week 8.

The Eagles traded up to grab the defensive tackle, and he made plays logging 14 tackles, one quarterback pressure, and one pass defended with zero missed tackles.

Philadelphia added former Georgia All-American Jalen Carter to the roster, but Davis will surely be a starter in 2023 with more of an impact.

#91 DT Fletcher Cox

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The veteran defensive tackle is back on a one-year, $10 million deal. Cox will play a huge role in mentoring rookie defensive tackle Jalen Carter.

#93 DT Milton Williams

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Williams was a part of the Eagles’ deep rotation of tackles and defensive ends, improving from his rookie season.

Williams logged four sacks, 6 QB hits, and 9 TFLs, and was one of the only players at his position to earn such a stat line without starting a game.

That’ll change in 2023.

#94 DE Josh Sweat

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Sweat had 31 solo tackles and 11 sacks in 2022.

#95 DT Marlon Tuipulotu

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#96 DE Derek Barnett

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#97 DE Kentavius Street

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#98 DT Jalen Carter

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#37 CB Kelee Ringo

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