**Exploring the Philadelphia Eagles Roster Moves: Part I**
The Philadelphia Eagles have made their final cuts, trimming their roster down to 53 players as they gear up for their first regular-season game just a week away. With that in mind, let’s dive into some burning questions concerning the team and beyond. This will be Part I of a two-part mailbag series, focusing on the recent roster moves. Part II will delve into the 2024 regular season outlook.
**Question from @nrosenstein:** If General Manager Howie Roseman were to make a flashy in-season trade like in years past, which position do you think he would target? And what are the chances it pans out better than previous moves?
When looking at the Eagles’ roster, one position that stands out as needing additional support is the edge rusher position. With players like Bryce Huff, Josh Sweat, and Brandon Graham showing signs of vulnerability, there is a notable gap in the edge rush department. If key players underperform in the first half of the season, this could be the area that Howie Roseman looks to address through a trade.
However, history shows that Roseman’s track record at the trade deadline hasn’t been stellar. While some moves, like acquiring running back Jay Ajayi, have paid off, others have fallen short of expectations. It’s a risky gamble that Roseman will have to weigh carefully if he decides to make a move mid-season.
**Question from mpfilly12:** What will the snap count breakdown look like for the edge rushers?
In a scenario where the defense plays 60 snaps in Week 1, the snap count distribution among the edge rushers could look something like this:
– Josh Sweat: 44 snaps
– Bryce Huff: 40 snaps
– Brandon Graham: 22 snaps
– Nolan Smith: 8 snaps
– Jalyx Hunt: 6 snaps
– Patrick Johnson: 0 snaps
**Question from @BigWins:** Why did the Eagles opt for an abundance of safeties on their roster, especially with Sydney Brown slated to return after the first four games?
The Eagles’ decision to carry five safeties on their initial roster, including the questionable inclusion of James Bradberry, raises eyebrows. With players like Tristin McCollum and the injured Bradberry occupying spots, the team’s safety depth seems excessive. Bradberry’s injury further complicates matters, begging the question of why he was kept in the first place. His lack of a defined role on the team only adds to the confusion surrounding his roster spot.
Stay tuned for Part II of this mailbag series, where we will delve into more questions and insights about the Philadelphia Eagles’ upcoming season.