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PHILADELPHIA — The preseason has concluded for the Philadelphia Eagles, as the starters — and some second-team players — had the day off against the Minnesota Vikings. With final cutdown to the 53-man roster just days away, the preseason finale was an opportunity for players on the roster bubble to prove why they should still be on the roster after Tuesday’s critical 53-man deadline.
Through 16 practices of training camp and three preseason games, the Eagles have enough data to determine their initial 53-man roster. Performances in the preseason game, against an unfamiliar offense and defense, can go a long way.
Here are some observations on bubble players in the preseason finale:
It doesn’t look like rookie Cooper DeJean will be ready to play the slot come Week 1. DeJean finally got some preseason action in the finale (missed the first three weeks of training camp with a hamstring injury), and was beaten on an incomplete pass to Vikings wide receiver Trishton Jackson. A better Jaren Hall throw would have resulted in a touchdown, as Jackson had a step on DeJean on the 29-yard throw to the left side of the end zone. Late in the second quarter, Vikings wide receiver Lucky Jackson had a step on DeJean on an outpost in the back of the end zone that ended up incomplete because of a bad throw. DeJean also had an illegal contact penalty that wiped away a takeaway on the defense early in the game. DeJean did some good things, such as having a pass breakup and a special teams tackle in punt coverage in the third quarter (he finished with four tackles including a tackle for loss). Expect Quinyon Mitchell in the slot come Week 1, as DeJean will need some time to catch up at slot cornerback. In the long run,…
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Author : Jeff Kerr
Publish date : 2024-08-24 20:30:31
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