Philadelphia Eagles preseason roster projections ahead of training camp
Analyst Jimmy Kempski outlines a tentative 53-man roster for the Eagles as they approach the start of training camp, highlighting likely starters, depth players and potential roster moves.
The Philadelphia Eagles are set to begin training camp next Tuesday, and an analyst has offered a preliminary projection of the team’s 53-man roster. The list includes three quarterbacks—Jalen Hurts, Tanner McKee and Cole Payton—while veteran Andy Dalton, acquired in a March trade, is considered unlikely to make the final cut.
At running back, Saquon Barkley, Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley are projected to remain, with the expectation that additional backs could be placed on the practice squad. The wide-receiver group features DeVonta Smith, Makai Lemon, Dontayvion Wicks and Marquise Brown, with Johnny Wilson competing for the fifth spot against Elijah Moore and Darius Cooper.
Tight end Dallas Goedert is a lock, and the analyst expects Eli Stowers, Johnny Mundt and special-teams contributor Cameron Latu to round out the position. The offensive line projection lists ten players, including starters Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, Lane Johnson and Fred Johnson, with drafted rookie Micah Morris receiving a slight edge over other backups.
On defense, the edge-rusher group includes Jonathan Greenard, Nolan Smith, Jalyx Hunt, Arnold Ebiketie, Brandon Graham and Keyshawn James-Newby, with the possibility that Graham signs before camp. Interior defensive line depth is projected around Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, Moro Ojomo, Byron Young and Ty Robinson, while the analyst notes that the team may add a veteran interior lineman.
Linebacker depth features Zack Baun, Jihaad Campbell, Jeremiah Trotter, Smael Mondon and Chance Campbell, with Campbell highlighted as a potential roster surprise. Cornerback projections list Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, Riq Woolen, Jonathan Jones and Kelee Ringo, emphasizing the strength of the starting trio and the versatility of the backups.
Safeties Andrew Mukuba, Marcus Epps, Michael Carter and Cole Wisniewski are slated for the secondary, with competition expected in sub-package situations. The special-teams unit is projected to retain kicker Jake Elliott, punter Braden Mann and long snapper Rocco Underwood, though the analyst notes that roster flexibility may be limited for the latter due to waiver rules.
The projection serves as a baseline that could shift as the Eagles evaluate players during OTAs and the early weeks of camp.