Philadelphia will face Cincinnati this week, and with the preseason opener fast approaching, where’s the initial reaction to the depth chart with ten key takeaways
The Eagles have started preparation for their preseason opener against Cincinnati, and nothing says the regular season is approaching like the release of the first unofficial depth chart of the summer.
The offensive and defensive depth chart, printed out by Philadelphia’s public relations department, has a few surprises, including Will Shipley as the backup running back and co-starters at safety.
With the Thursday night opener quickly approaching, here’s the initial reaction to the depth chart with one key takeaway from each position.
QB
1 Jalen Hurts
16 Tanner McKee
14 D. Thompson-Robinson
19 Kyle McCord
Takeaway: The talk of training camp centered around Kyle McCord, but it’s the veteran Thompson-Robinson as the third-string QB.
FB
#43 Ben VanSumeren
RB
#26 Saquon Barkley
#28 Will Shipley
#29 AJ Dillon
#34 Montrell Johnson
#35 Keilan Robinson
#39 ShunDerrick Powell
Takeaway: Preseason games will tell us more, but through the first week of camp, it’s the second-year running back ahead of AJ Dillon.
WR
6 DeVonta Smith
46 Terrace Marshall
42 Giles Jackson
48 Ife Adeyi
WR
2 Jahan Dotson
82 Ainias Smith
18 Avery Williams45 Taylor Morin
WR
11 A.J. Brown
89 Johnny Wilson
86 Elijah Cooks
41 Darius Cooper
Takeaway: Elijah Cooks has had a fantastic camp, but he’s behind Johnny Wilson.
TE
88 Dallas Goedert
81 Grant Calcaterra
83 Kylen Granson
85 Harrison Bryant
84 E.J. Jenkins
87 Nick Muse
Takeaway: Philadelphia typically carries two tight ends, but the third choice should be decided during preseason action.
LT
68 Jordan Mailata
74 Kendall Lamm
78 Myles Hinton
63 Hollin Pierce
It’s the versatile Kendall Lamm positioned to be the Eagles‘ swing tackle.
LG
69 Landon Dickerson
76 Kenyon Green
Takeaway: With Kenyon Green listed as a left guard, Tyler Steen is the presumptive right guard unless something stunning happens.
C
51 Cam Jurgens
64 Brett Toth
66 Drew Kendall
RG
56 Tyler Steen
79 Matt Pryor
77 Trevor Keegan
Takeaway: With Kenyon Green listed as a left guard, Tyler Steen is the presumptive right guard unless something stunning happens.
RT
65 Lane Johnson
72 Darian Kinnard
73 Cameron Williams
67 Laekin Vakalahi
DT
98 Jalen Carter
59 Thomas Booker
96 Gabe Hall
DT
90 Jordan Davis
95 Ty Robinson
61 Joe Evans
DT
97 Moro Ojomo
94 Byron Young
93 Jacob Sykes
Takeaway: With Philadelphia’s five-man front, Moro Ojomo has earned a starting spot.
Edge Rusher
3 Nolan Smith
13 Azeez Ojulari
50 Ogbo Okoronkwo
45 Ochaun Mathis
Edge Rusher
58 Jalyx Hunt
0 Joshua Uche
48 Patrick Johnson
52 Antwaun Powell-Ryland
Takeaway: Uche has had a strong training camp and could be the third pass rusher over Azeez Ojulari.
LB
53 Zack Baun
30 Jihaad Campbell
57 Dallas Gant
Takeaway: The rookie Campbell is listed as the second-team inside linebacker.
LB
54 Jeremiah Trotter Jr.
42 Smael Mondon
41 Lance Dixon
Takeaway: It’s Trotter Jr. and not Campbell listed as the starting weakside linebacker.
CB
27 Quinyon Mitchell
23 Eli Ricks
46 Tariq Castro-Fields
CB
8 Adoree’ Jackson / 7 Kelee Ringo
34 Parry Nickerson
Takeaway: The cornerback spot opposite Quinyon Mitchell has co-starters with Jackson listed ahead of Kelee Ringo.
NCB
33 Cooper DeJean
22 Mac McWilliams
39 A.J. Woods
35 Brandon Johnson
FS
32 Reed Blankenship
36 Tristin McCollum
38 Lewis Cine
SS
21 Sydney Brown / 24 Andrew Mukuba
31 Andre Sam
37 Maxen Hook
Takeaway: Like the cornerback spot, the Eagles’ other safety position has co-starters.
Specialist
P 10 Braden Mann
K 4 Jake Elliott
H 10 Braden Mann
LS 47 Charley Hughlett
37 Christian Johnstone
PR 33 Cooper DeJean, 2 Jahan Dotson 82, Ainias Smith
KR 28 Will Shipley, 29 A.J. Dillon