As the Philadelphia Eagles training camp progresses, it’s time to revisit our initial roster predictions. Four weeks ago, we categorized players as locks, bubble players, and longshots. Now, let’s see who has risen and fallen in the ranks.
48 Locks 🔒
• Quarterback: Jalen Hurts, Kenny Pickett, Tanner McKee 📈.
• Running back: Saquon Barkley, Will Shipley, Kenny Gainwell.
• Wide receiver: A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Britain Covey 📈, Johnny Wilson 📈.
• Tight end: Dallas Goedert, Grant Calcaterra 📈.
• Offensive tackle: Jordan Mailata, Lane Johnson, Fred Johnson 📈.
• Interior offensive line: Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens, Tyler Steen, Mekhi Becton 📈, Trevor Keegan 📈, Dylan McMahon 📈.
• Edge defender: Bryce Huff, Josh Sweat, Brandon Graham, Nolan Smith, Jalyx Hunt.
• Interior defensive line: Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, Milton Williams, Moro Ojomo 📈, Marlon Tuipulotu 📈.
• Linebacker: Devin White, Zack Baun, Nakobe Dean, Jeremiah Trotter, Ben VanSumeren 📈.
• Cornerback: Darius Slay, Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, Kelee Ringo, Isaiah Rodgers.
• Safety: Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, Reed Blankenship, Sydney Brown, Avonte Maddox 📈.
• Specialists: Jake Elliott, Braden Mann, Rick Lovato.
Notes: With 48 locks on the roster, we’ve seen 12 players previously labeled as uncertain move into secure positions.
For this updated roster projection, we’ve eliminated the “not-quite-locks” category to make more definitive decisions.
16 bubble players 🫧
• Quarterback: None.
• Running back: None.
• Wide receiver: Parris Campbell, John Ross, Ainias Smith, Joseph Ngata.
• Tight end: Albert Okwuegbunam, C.J. Uzomah 📉, E.J. Jenkins.
• Offensive tackle: Darian Kinnard 📈.
• Interior offensive line: Brett Toth 📈.
• Edge defender: Patrick Johnson.
• Interior defensive line: Thomas Booker 📈.
• Linebacker: Brandon Smith 📈.
• Cornerback: Josh Jobe, Eli Ricks.
• Safety: Tristin McCollum, James Bradberry.
• Specialists: None.
Notes: The battle for the final roster spots intensifies with these 16 players on the bubble, vying for five or six remaining positions.
23 longshots 🐶
• Quarterback: Will Grier.
• Running back: Kendall Milton, Tyrion Davis-Price, Lew Nichols.
• Wide receiver: Jacob Harris, Austin Watkins.
• Tight end: None.
• Offensive tackle: Anim Dankwah, Laekin Vakalahi (roster exemption).
• Interior offensive line: Matt Hennessy 📉, Max Scharping 📉.
• Edge defender: Julian Okwara, Tarron Jackson, Terrell Lewis.
• Interior defensive line: P.J. Mustipher 📉, Gabe Hall 📉.
• Linebacker: Oren Burks 📉.
• Cornerback: Shon Stephens, Zech McPhearson 📉, Tyler Hall 📉, Parry Nickerson 📉.
• Safety: Andre Sam, Mekhi Garner 📉.
• Specialists: None.
Notes: Nine players have transitioned from bubble status to longshots, highlighting the fierce competition for roster spots.
Newcomers and Departures
New signees: WR Griffin Hebert, TE Kevin Foelsch, TE Armani Rogers, OL Nick Gates, S Caden Sterns.
Departures: TE McCallan Castles, WR Shaquan Davis, OL Gottlieb Ayedze, OL Jason Poe, CB Mario Goodrich, LB Shaquille Quarterman.
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