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Eagles’ 53-man roster projection ahead of 2024 final cuts originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
The Eagles had 16 training camp practices and three preseason games so it’s time to make some tough decisions.
The 90-man roster must be trimmed to 53 players by Tuesday’s 4 p.m. deadline.
Here’s my final 53-man roster projection for 2024:
Quarterback (3): Jalen Hurts, Kenny Pickett, Tanner McKee
These three have never really been in question. You can certainly argue if McKee has outplayed Pickett and deserves to be the No. 2. If Hurts stays healthy, we might never really get to see this tested. But all three should be on the roster.
Out: Will Grier
Running back (3): Saquon Barkley, Kenny Gainwell, Will Shipley
Could the Eagles elect to keep one of their bigger-body running backs? Maybe. But none of them have really separated from the group and the Eagles will definitely keep these top three. Barkley is going to be the bell cow but Gainwell and Shipley will have roles.
Out: Tyrion Davis-Price, Kendall Milton, Lew Nichols
Receiver (6): A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Jahan Dotson, Britain Covey, Johnny Wilson, Ainias Smith
The Eagles finally found their third receiver when they traded for Dotson on Thursday. That was bad news for the other veterans trying to make the team. Smith was a tricky one because he struggled for most of the summer but he finished strong and you know Howie Roseman really doesn’t want to cut a fifth-round pick.
Out: Austin Watkins, Jacob Harris, Griffin Hebert, Parris Campbell, John Ross, Joseph Ngata
Tight end (3): Dallas Goedert, Grant Calcaterra, E.J. Jenkins
The Eagles could opt to keep just the top two tight ends and then scour the waiver wire for their third. It seems like Jack Stoll might shake free from the Giants, so that’s certainly a possibility. But Jenkins has been the third-best tight end on the team all summer and he deserves a roster spot so even if the Eagles don’t give it to him, I will.
Out: Kevin Foelsch, Armani Rogers,…
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Publish date : 2024-08-25 11:00:00
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