Eagles finish preseason week three with 60 offensive and 67 defensive snaps against Bengals
Philadelphia recorded 60 offensive snaps and 67 defensive snaps in its third preseason game, with notable performances from quarterback Tanner McKee, running back Carson Steele and defensive back Andre' Sam.
Philadelphia continued its preseason schedule on Friday night, completing a third exhibition game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Eagles ran 60 offensive snaps and 67 defensive snaps.
Quarterback usage was split between Tanner McKee, who took 32 snaps, and veteran Andy Dalton, who logged 25. Cole Payton appeared on three plays, bringing his total preseason snap count to 21.
Running backs Carson Steele and Dameon Pierce combined for 55 snaps, with Steele handling 43 and Pierce 12. Steele also led the team in receptions for the second consecutive game.
Wide receivers saw varied participation; Danny Gray recorded the most snaps at 47, followed by Quez Watkins (34) and Britain Covey (29). Tight ends E.J. Jenkins and Cameron Latu logged 31 and 23 snaps respectively.
On the offensive line, Micah Morris and Michael Jordan each participated on every offensive snap, while John Ojukwu and Jake Majors each appeared on 46 plays.
Defensive edge players Joshua Weru (32 snaps) and Keyshawn James-Newby (31) were the most utilized, with James-Newby registering a sack. Interior linemen Zion Wilson (43 snaps) and Gabe Hall (39) also saw significant action.
Linebackers Deontae Lawson and Chance Campbell recorded 47 and 43 snaps respectively. In the secondary, Kapena Gushiken led with 53 snaps, while Shaun Wade and Andre' Sam logged 48 and 44. Sam earned the game ball for the third preseason week.
The snap-count breakdown provides insight into players competing for roster spots as the Eagles approach final cuts.