Philadelphia Eagles project final 53-man roster ahead of cuts
The Eagles' coaching staff and front office are expected to finalize a 53-player roster after preseason, with several veterans and draft picks projected to make the team while others are slated for the practice squad or injured reserve.
Philadelphia – As training camp concludes and the team wraps up three preseason games, the Eagles are preparing to set their final 53-man roster before the upcoming cut deadline. Quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to retain the starting role, while backup spots may be filled by Tanner McKee and Cole Payton despite limited preseason action. At running back, Saquon Barkley, Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley are projected to make the roster, with veteran Dameon Pierce likely moving to the practice squad after an injury-shortened camp.
The wide-receiver group is projected to include DeVonta Smith, Dontayvion Wicks, Makai Lemon, Darius Cooper and Marquise Brown, leaving Elijah Moore among those designated for the practice squad. Tight end Dallas Goedert is expected to start, with Johnny Mundt and Cameron Latu as backups; second-round rookie Eli Stowers is projected for injured reserve after a hamstring issue.
On the offensive line, the five starters—Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens, Tyler Steen and Lane Johnson—are locked in, with Markel Bell, Drew Kendall, Willie Lampkin and Micah Morris also projected to stay. Fred Johnson’s status remains uncertain, though he is likely to retain a roster spot.
Defensive edge positions are expected to feature Jonathan Greenard, Nolan Smith, Jalyx Hunt, Arnold Ebiketie, A.J. Epenesa and Joshua Weru, with Greenard’s health being a key factor. Interior defensive linemen Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, Moro Ojomo, Byron Young, Ty Robinson and Uar Bernard are projected as roster mainstays.
Linebacker depth includes Zack Baun, Jihaad Campbell, Jeremiah Trotter, Smael Mondon and Chance Campbell, a player highlighted by defensive coordinator Vic Fangio as a roster priority. Cornerbacks Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, Riq Woolen, Mac McWilliams, Kelee Ringo and Jonathan Jones are projected to fill the secondary, with Jones expected to return from injury soon.
Safeties Andrew Mukuba, Marcus Epps and Michael Carter round out the defensive backfield, while special teams are projected to retain kicker Jake Elliott, punter Braden Mann and long snapper Rocco Underwood. Eli Stowers and safety Cole Wisniewski are slated for injured reserve with designations to return.
Players not making the active roster, including Andy Dalton, Dameon Pierce, Carson Steele, Britain Covey, Elijah Moore, Grant Calcaterra, E.J. Jenkins, John Ojukwu, Cameron Williams, Jake Majors, Keyshawn James-Newby, Gabe Hall, Zion Wilson, Deontae Lawson, Kapena Gushiken, Maximus Pulley and others, are expected to join the practice squad.