The Eagles have their preliminary 53-man roster for the 2023 season.

After weeks of coaching camp, three joint practices and three preseason video games, the Eagles trimmed their 90-man roster to 53 gamers by Tuesday’s 4 p.m. deadline.

This is simply an preliminary 53-man roster. There shall be extra modifications to come back. Remember, the Eagles claimed three gamers final yr and needed to shuffle the deck a bit.

But it is a start line. Here’s the preliminary 53-man roster:

Quarterback: (3) Jalen Hurts, Marcus Mariota, Tanner McKee

The Eagles waived incumbent third-stringer Ian Book in favor of sixth-round choose McKee, who had a superb preseason. While Mariota struggled this summer season, McKee was a nice shock and there may be some hope he can develop into that backup function for the 2024 season.

Running again: (4) Kenny Gainwell, D’Andre Swift, Rashaad Penny, Boston Scott

Miles Sanders left in free company this offseason so the Eagles have a new-look working again room. Gainwell is the highest returner however can be joined by Scott, Swift and Penny. They will use some type of working again by committee strategy. While followers have been excited to see Trey Sermon this preseason, he didn’t do sufficient to make the roster. There’s a very good probability we see Sermon on the follow squad if he clears waivers.

Receiver: (4) A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Quez Watkins, Olamide Zaccheaus

The Eagles waived their high punt returner Britain Covey, who handled a hamstring harm throughout coaching camp. Covey didn’t make the preliminary roster in 2022 both however nonetheless ended up as their punt returner on the follow squad. They additionally waived Devon Allen and Joseph Ngata and minimize Greg Ward Jr., leaving them with simply 4 receivers on their preliminary 53-man roster. It’s vital to notice that is simply the preliminary 53.

Tight finish: (4) Dallas Goedert, Jack Stoll, Grant Calcaterra, Albert Okwuegbunam

Just when it appeared just like the Eagles have been working again the trio of tight ends from the 2022 season, they made a commerce. The Eagles traded for Okwuegbunam, who was anticipated to be waived by the Broncos. They reportedly traded away a 2025 sixth-round choose and acquired a seventh again within the cope with Denver. Goedert is already among the finest tight ends within the NFL and the Eagles appeared snug with Stoll and Calcaterra behind him. Stoll is extra identified for his blocking skill and Calcaterra for his catching skill, however each have taken strides within the space that’s missing. 

The Eagles minimize veteran Dan Arnold and waived Tyree Jackson and Brady Russell this week. One or two of these guys might be again on the follow squad.

Offensive line: (9) Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, Jason Kelce, Cam Jurgens, Lane Johnson, Tyler Steen, Jack Driscoll, Fred Johnson, Sua Opeta

The Eagles have been clearly going to maintain their high 5 starters and third-round choose Steen. After that, Fred Johnson earned his roster spot and the two-year deal he signed simply earlier than the third preseason recreation and the Eagles nonetheless worth Driscoll’s versatility. Opeta made the roster over Josh Sills. The Eagles saved 10 offensive linemen on their preliminary 53-man roster final yr. And 9 this season.

Defensive sort out: (7) Fletcher Cox, Milton Williams, Jordan Davis, Jalen Carter, Marlton Tuipulotu, Moro Ojomo, Kentavius Street

The Eagles misplaced Pro Bowler Javon Hargrave in free company however nonetheless have a deep unit after bringing again Cox and drafting Carter within the first spherical. Add them to Williams and Davis and this unit is wanting fairly sturdy. At the again finish of the place, the Eagles saved a bunch at the very least by means of this preliminary roster.

Edge rusher: (6) Haason Reddick, Josh Sweat, Brandon Graham, Nolan Smith, Derek Barnett, Patrick Johnson

While Reddick not too long ago had thumb surgical procedure, he’s anticipated to play Week 1, headlining a deep group of edge rushers in 2023. The different high starter, Sweat, additionally returns, as does Graham. And then the Eagles drafted Smith with the No. 30 choose within the draft. The Eagles waived Kyron Johnson, who may return to the follow squad. Barnett has made the preliminary 53-man roster after studies that his agent was on the lookout for a potential commerce to get Barnett extra enjoying time in 2023.

Linebacker: (3) Nakobe Dean, Zach Cunningham, Christian Elliss

This place has been a query mark for a lot of the offseason and the Eagles saved simply three. We all knew Dean was the highest linebacker however the different spots have been very a lot in query. Cunningham was signed on Aug. 6 and outlasted Myles Jack, who retired. Cunningham earned a roster spot and really seemingly a beginning gig. Nicholas Morrow, who started camp as the favourite to be a starter, was launched. The Eagles misplaced particular groups ace Shaun Bradley to a torn Achilles this preseason; he’s on IR.

Cornerback: (7) Darius Slay, James Bradberry, Avonte Maddox, Josh Jobe, Kelee Ringo, Eli Ricks, Mario Goodrich

After an attention-grabbing offseason, the Eagles have their three starters — Slay, Bradberry and Maddox — again for the second season collectively. After that, Jobe is the highest backup outdoors and Ringo is a developmental nook who the group drafted this spring. The Eagles additionally opted to maintain UDFA Eli Ricks from Alabama. Ricks had a pleasant preseason. They additionally saved Goodrich because the backup nickel cornerback.

A word: The Eagles misplaced backup nook/particular teamer Zech McPhearson to a torn Achilles this preseason; he’s on IR.

Safety: (4) Reed Blankenship, Justin Evans, Sydney Brown, Terrell Edmunds

Like linebacker, the Eagles misplaced each of their beginning safeties from the 2022 season and needed to rebuild. One of those spots was at all times reserved for Reed Blankenship, who had an incredible coaching camp. After that? The Eagles saved three others however not Okay’Von Wallace. The Eagles launched their former fourth-round choose Wallace, who had a pleasant summer season and acquired some first-team reps however was getting into the ultimate yr of his rookie contract.

Specialists: (2) Jake Elliott, Rick Lovato

Surprise! The Eagles minimize punter Arryn Siposs and are actually seeking to exchange him. Siposs improved in 2022 however was nonetheless inconsistent. Even although he outlasted Ty Zentner in camp, the Eagles nonetheless determined to chop him on Tuesday. The different two have been roster locks.

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