The Eagles’ preseason is over, which means roster cutdown day is almost here. Which players on the bubble will make the team? Who will miss out? We’ll find out by Tuesday.
Howie Roseman and Nick Sirianni have difficult decisions to make. After Friday’s preseason finale against the Jets, here’s how we see the Eagles’ 53-man roster shaking out.
QUARTERBACK (3)
Jalen Hurts, Tanner McKee, Kyle McCord
Cut: Dorian Thompson-Robinson
Neither McCord nor Thompson-Robinson have earned a roster spot on merit. Both have been tough watches this preseason, and I wouldn’t be surprised if the Eagles cut both and scour the waiver wire — or make a low-risk trade — for a QB3. But considering Thompson-Robinson didn’t play on Friday, we’ll stick McCord, the sixth-round rookie out of Syracuse, on here. Maybe he’ll improve.
RUNNING BACK (4)
Saquon Barkley, Will Shipley, A.J. Dillon, Ben VanSumeren (FB)
Cut: Montrell Johnson Jr., ShunDerrick Powell, Keilan Robinson
The fact that A.J. Dillon didn’t play in Friday’s preseason game is a good sign for his roster fate. There are some who think the Eagles might carry only two running backs. But the bruising back and former Packer has something to offer in short-yardage and goal-line situations.
Keep an eye on Johnson, too. The undrafted rookie from Florida, who showed some nice burst on a 15-yard touchdown against the Jets, would be a nice addition to the practice squad.
WIDE RECEIVER (6)
A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Jahan Dotson, John Metchie III, Darius Cooper, Ainias Smith
Cut: Elijah Cooks, Terrace Marshall, Ife Adeyi, Taylor Morin, Avery Williams; IR: Johnny Wilson
Wilson’s season-ending injury was unfortunate. The big-bodied, second-year target was coming on strong in camp. But Wilson’s absence does make life easier on Roseman and Sirianni. If the Eagles keep six receivers, it’s pretty clearly Brown, Smith, Dotson, Cooper, Smith and Metchie, after the Eagles acquired the former Alabama star last week.
If Philly decides to only keep five, then it’s an interesting argument between Cooper and Smith. But Cooper, the undrafted rookie from FCS Tarleton State, has been too good to ignore this summer. And Smith’s ability as a punt returner is a good reason to keep him around.
TIGHT END (3)
Dallas Goedert, Grant Calcaterra, Kylen Granson
Cut: E.J. Jenkins, Nick Muse, Cameron Latu
This was a three-way battle between Granson, Jenkins and Harrison Bryant. Then, Bryant was traded to the Texans in the Metchie deal. There’s a chance the Eagles roll with just Goedert and Jenkins and use the extra roster spot elsewhere. But I think they’ll keep Granson, who has shown a bit more upside as a receiver than Jenkins, who is still practice-squad eligible.
Philadelphia Eagles guard Landon Dickerson works at training camp on July 26, 2025, in Philadelphia.(AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
OFFENSIVE LINE (9)
Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens, Tyler Steen, Lane Johnson, Darian Kinnard, Matt Pryor, Myles Hinton, Drew Kendall
Cut: Kendall Lamm, Brett Toth, Trevor Keegan, Laekin Vakalahi, Hollin Pierce, Cameron Williams; IR: Kenyon Green, Cameron Williams
The offensive line is in an interesting spot with Dickerson’s lingering injury. When healthy, it’s Mailata, Dickerson, Jurgens, Steen and Johnson starting. But what about the backups?
Pryor and Kinnard’s flexibility makes Toth and Lamm expendable. Kendall, the fifth-round rookie from Boston College, will be the backup center after an impressive preseason. Hinton, the sixth-rounder out of Michigan, has enough potential to keep on the roster. Don’t be shocked for the Eagles to find a way to keep Green and Williams around via the IR. The Eagles might not want to give up so soon on Green, the 2022 first-rounder who was acquired from the Texans.
DEFENSIVE TACKLE (5)
Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, Moro Ojomo, Ty Robinson, Gabe Hall
Cut: Byron Young, Justin Rogers, Jacob Sykes, Joe Evans
The staff seems to like Young. But is there room? Carter, Davis, Ojomo and Robinson are locks. Ojomo has been a summer standout while Robinson, the fourth-rounder from Nebraska, has done well. Hall, after spending last year on the practice squad, also appears to be safely on the roster. So, will the Eagles keep six defensive tackles? I don’t think so.
EDGE RUSHER (5)
Nolan Smith, Jalyx Hunt, Josh Uche, Azeez Ojulari, Patrick Johnson
Cut: Ogbo Okoronkwo, Antwaun Powell-Ryland, Ochaun Mathis, Jereme Robinson
I still wouldn’t be shocked if the Eagles make a move here. Other than CB2 (we’ll get to that in a second) edge rusher is the team’s biggest concern. I like what Smith and Hunt offer as young, promising pass rushers. But in an ideal world, Hunt would be your high-upside No. 3 edge rusher, not a regular starter. We’ll see if Roseman makes another deal.
If he doesn’t, expect Uche and Ojulari to rotate in. Uche looked like he had the No. 3 spot locked up earlier in camp. But Ojulari started to play better, and the 2022 second-round pick might be better suited for early-down work than Uche. Johnson vs. Okoronkwo was a difficult decision, but Johnson’s special teams flexibility puts him over the edge.
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jihaad Campbell sacks Cleveland Browns cornerback Dillon Gabriel during an NFL preseason game on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.(AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
LINEBACKER (5)
Zack Baun, Jihaad Campbell, Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Smael Mondon Jr., Lance Dixon
Cut: Dallas Gant, Chance Campbell; PUP: Nakobe Dean
Dixon is my pick for the last man on the roster. The undrafted rookie out of Penn State, West Virginia and Toledo has showcased his athleticism all preseason. With Dean eventually returning, we’ll see how long Dixon would last. But he could develop into a special teams ace.
No surprises anywhere else at the position. Baun is an All-Pro. Campbell, the first-round pick out of Alabama, has impressed. So have Trotter and Mondon, the fourth-round rookie out of Georgia. This is the best linebacker group the Eagles have had in a long time.
CORNERBACK (6)
Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, Adoree’ Jackson, Kelee Ringo, Jakorian Bennett, Mac McWilliams
Cut: Eli Ricks, Parry Nickerson, Tariq Castro-Fields, Brandon Johnson, A.J. Woods
I had Jackson getting cut in my last roster projection. Since then, he’s re-emerged as the probable Week One starter at CB2 opposite Mitchell; that was all but confirmed on Friday night when Jackson was held out with the rest of the starters against the Jets.
Bennett, the former Raiders corner who was acquired midway through camp, could still steal the job from Jackson in a matter of weeks. Ringo, meanwhile, has had a disappointing summer. But the Eagles will give the 2023 fourth-rounder every opportunity to turn it around. McWilliams has been a bright spot. The fifth-rounder out of UCF projects as a solid nickel corner.
Nickerson is a favorite among teammates, and his interception in New York was impressive. But I don’t think there’s enough room on the roster for the 30-year-old journeyman.
SAFETY (4)
Reed Blankenship, Sydney Brown, Andrew Mukuba, Tristin McCollum
Cut: Andre’ Sam, Lewis Cine, Maxen Hook
The only drama here would be if Sam takes the fourth safety spot from McCollum. Blankenship is locked in as a starter, and it looks like Brown will begin the season alongside him. Mukuba has flashed, and he’s the long-term option after the Eagles spent a second-round pick on him in April. But Mukuba has probably missed too much time to start over Brown in Week One.
SPECIALISTS (3)
Jake Elliott (K), Braden Mann (P), Charley Hughlett (LS)
No surprises here. Fifth-year coordinator Michael Clay has his specialists locked in.
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