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Projected Philadelphia Eagles 53-Man Roster as Training Camp Begins
7/23/2026, 1:49:20 PM
Projected 53-Man Roster at Training Camp Start
Philadelphia’s training camp opens next week, and a phillyvoice projection outlines the players the Eagles are expected to carry on the initial 53-man roster. The analysis lists three quarterbacks—Jalen Hurts, Tanner McKee and Cole Payton—with the article suggesting that veteran Andy Dalton, acquired in March, is unlikely to survive the cuts. At running back, Saquon Barkley, Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley are named, while the writer believes the team can stash additional backs on the practice squad. The wide-receiver group includes DeVonta Smith, Makai Lemon, Dontayvion Wicks, Marquise Brown and Johnny Wilson, with Brown’s guaranteed $5 million salary cited as a factor in his lock status. Tight ends Dallas Goedert, Eli Stowers, Johnny Mundt and Cameron Latu round out the position group, with Latu projected to make the roster for his special-teams value and occasional fullback usage.
Position Battles and Likely Cuts
The article evaluates interior offensive-line depth, giving a slight edge to Myles Hinton over Cameron Williams because Hinton is cross-training at guard. It notes that the Eagles are light on interior-line depth and may add a veteran before the season starts. On defense, the projection lists edge defenders Jonathan Greenard, Nolan Smith, Jalyx Hunt, Arnold Ebiketie, Brandon Graham and Keyshawn James-Newby, assuming Graham signs before camp. The interior line includes Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, Moro Ojomo, Byron Young and Ty Robinson, with a veteran likely added to bolster backups. Linebacker competition features Zack Baun, Jihaad Campbell, Jeremiah Trotter, Smael Mondon and Chance Campbell, the latter highlighted as a potential roster-maker. Cornerbacks Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, Riq Woolen, Jonathan Jones and Kelee Ringo are projected to remain, with Ringo’s punt-team gunner role emphasized. Safeties Andrew Mukuba and Cooper DeJean are slated as starters, while Marcus Epps, Michael Carter and Cole Wisniewski compete for the remaining spot.
Potential Veteran Additions
The analysis suggests the Eagles could sign a veteran edge rusher to complement Graham and a veteran interior defensive lineman to address backup depth. No specific names are offered, but the article notes the team’s “awesome” starters and “not-great” backups as motivation for such moves.
Special Teams Outlook
Kick specialist Jake Elliott, punter Braden Mann and long snapper Rocco Underwood are projected to occupy the three specialist slots without competition. The article mentions the team’s past practice of releasing veteran long snappers to stash them on the practice squad, a tactic unavailable for Underwood because he lacks vested veteran status and would be exposed to waivers.
