Eagles 53-man roster projection before 2024 training camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
As the Eagles get ready to begin training camp next week, it’s time for another 53-man roster projection.
This year, the NFL deadline to cut the roster to 53 players is at 4 p.m. on Aug. 27. Before then, the Eagles will have a bunch of training camp practices, a joint practice with the Patriots and three preseason games.
So things will change.
But here’s a good starting point: The latest 53-man roster projection.
Quarterback (3): Jalen Hurts, Kenny Pickett, Tanner McKee
These three seem firmly entrenched. Some folks might wonder if McKee can compete for the No. 2 job but that seems unlikely. They still view him as a developmental quarterback and Pickett has starting experience. The Eagles could gamble and try to cut McKee and then keep bringing him up from the practice squad as the emergency QB thanks to a rule that allows for unlimited elevations for the emergency QB. But the Eagles have invested time in McKee and it makes more sense to protect him from getting poached.
Out: Will Grier
Running back (3): Saquon Barkley, Kenny Gainwell, Will Shipley
Barkley, Gainwell and Shipley are locks. The question is whether or not the Eagles will elect to keep a fourth as they have in recent years. But if one of the other running backs is able to make this roster, they’re going to need to have an outstanding summer. For now, we have the Birds sticking with three and another one or two on the practice squad.
Out: Tyrion Davis-Price, Lew Nichols II, Kendall Milton
Receiver (6): A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Parris Campbell, Britain Covey, Ainias Smith, Johnny Wilson
The last time we had a 53-man roster projection, DeVante Parker was on it. He has since retired. The only two locks on here are Brown and Smith but Campbell is the frontrunner to be the No. 3. For now, we have the Eagles keeping both Day 3 draft picks (Smith and Wilson) and Covey. Some are wondering if it’s worth…
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Publish date : 2024-07-19 11:00:00
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