{"id":118991,"date":"2025-08-04T19:55:08","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T19:55:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/118991\/"},"modified":"2025-08-04T19:55:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T19:55:08","slug":"10-takeaways-from-the-eagles-first-unofficial-depth-chart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/118991\/","title":{"rendered":"10 takeaways from the Eagles’ first unofficial depth chart"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/p>\n

The Eagles<\/a> 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<\/a> of the summer.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

With the Thursday night opener quickly approaching, here’s the initial reaction to the depth chart with one key takeaway from each position.<\/p>\n

QB<\/p>\n

1 Jalen Hurts<\/p>\n

16 Tanner McKee<\/p>\n

14 D. Thompson-Robinson<\/p>\n

19 Kyle McCord<\/p>\n

Takeaway: The talk of training camp centered around Kyle McCord, but it’s the veteran Thompson-Robinson as the third-string QB.<\/p>\n

FB<\/p>\n

#43 Ben VanSumeren<\/p>\n

RB<\/p>\n

#26 Saquon Barkley<\/p>\n

#28 Will Shipley<\/p>\n

#29 AJ Dillon<\/p>\n

#34 Montrell Johnson<\/p>\n

#35 Keilan Robinson<\/p>\n

#39 ShunDerrick Powell<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

WR<\/p>\n

6 DeVonta Smith<\/p>\n

46 Terrace Marshall<\/p>\n

42 Giles Jackson<\/p>\n

48 Ife Adeyi<\/p>\n

WR<\/p>\n

2 Jahan Dotson<\/p>\n

82 Ainias Smith<\/p>\n

18 Avery Williams45 Taylor Morin<\/p>\n

WR<\/p>\n

11 A.J. Brown<\/p>\n

89 Johnny Wilson<\/p>\n

86 Elijah Cooks<\/p>\n

41 Darius Cooper<\/p>\n

Takeaway: Elijah Cooks has had a fantastic camp, but he’s behind Johnny Wilson.<\/p>\n

TE<\/p>\n

88 Dallas Goedert<\/p>\n

81 Grant Calcaterra<\/p>\n

83 Kylen Granson<\/p>\n

85 Harrison Bryant<\/p>\n

84 E.J. Jenkins<\/p>\n

87 Nick Muse<\/p>\n

Takeaway: Philadelphia typically carries two tight ends, but the third choice should be decided during preseason action.<\/p>\n

LT<\/p>\n

68 Jordan Mailata<\/p>\n

74 Kendall Lamm<\/p>\n

78 Myles Hinton<\/p>\n

63 Hollin Pierce<\/p>\n

It’s the versatile Kendall Lamm positioned to be the Eagles<\/a>‘ swing tackle.<\/p>\n

LG<\/p>\n

69 Landon Dickerson<\/p>\n

76 Kenyon Green<\/p>\n

Takeaway: With Kenyon Green listed as a left guard, Tyler Steen is the presumptive right guard unless something stunning happens.<\/p>\n

C<\/p>\n

51 Cam Jurgens<\/p>\n

64 Brett Toth<\/p>\n

66 Drew Kendall<\/p>\n

RG<\/p>\n

56 Tyler Steen<\/p>\n

79 Matt Pryor<\/p>\n

77 Trevor Keegan<\/p>\n

Takeaway: With Kenyon Green listed as a left guard, Tyler Steen is the presumptive right guard unless something stunning happens.<\/p>\n

RT<\/p>\n

65 Lane Johnson<\/p>\n

72 Darian Kinnard<\/p>\n

73 Cameron Williams<\/p>\n

67 Laekin Vakalahi<\/p>\n

DT<\/p>\n

98 Jalen Carter<\/p>\n

59 Thomas Booker<\/p>\n

96 Gabe Hall<\/p>\n

DT<\/p>\n

90 Jordan Davis<\/p>\n

95 Ty Robinson<\/p>\n

61 Joe Evans<\/p>\n

DT<\/p>\n

97 Moro Ojomo<\/p>\n

94 Byron Young<\/p>\n

93 Jacob Sykes<\/p>\n

Takeaway: With Philadelphia’s five-man front, Moro Ojomo has earned a starting spot.<\/p>\n

Edge Rusher<\/p>\n

3 Nolan Smith<\/p>\n

13 Azeez Ojulari<\/p>\n

50 Ogbo Okoronkwo<\/p>\n

45 Ochaun Mathis<\/p>\n

Edge Rusher<\/p>\n

58 Jalyx Hunt<\/p>\n

0 Joshua Uche<\/p>\n

48 Patrick Johnson<\/p>\n

52 Antwaun Powell-Ryland<\/p>\n

Takeaway: Uche has had a strong training camp and could be the third pass rusher over Azeez Ojulari.<\/p>\n

LB<\/p>\n

53 Zack Baun<\/p>\n

30 Jihaad Campbell<\/p>\n

57 Dallas Gant<\/p>\n

Takeaway: The rookie Campbell is listed as the second-team inside linebacker.<\/p>\n

LB<\/p>\n

54 Jeremiah Trotter Jr.<\/p>\n

42 Smael Mondon<\/p>\n

41 Lance Dixon<\/p>\n

Takeaway: It’s Trotter Jr. and not Campbell listed as the starting weakside linebacker.<\/p>\n

CB<\/p>\n

27 Quinyon Mitchell<\/p>\n

23 Eli Ricks<\/p>\n

46 Tariq Castro-Fields<\/p>\n

CB<\/p>\n

8 Adoree\u2019 Jackson \/ 7 Kelee Ringo<\/p>\n

34 Parry Nickerson<\/p>\n

Takeaway: The cornerback spot opposite Quinyon Mitchell has co-starters with Jackson listed ahead of Kelee Ringo.<\/p>\n

NCB<\/p>\n

33 Cooper DeJean<\/p>\n

22 Mac McWilliams<\/p>\n

39 A.J. Woods<\/p>\n

35 Brandon Johnson<\/p>\n

FS<\/p>\n

32 Reed Blankenship<\/p>\n

36 Tristin McCollum<\/p>\n

38 Lewis Cine<\/p>\n

SS<\/p>\n

21 Sydney Brown \/ 24 Andrew Mukuba<\/p>\n

31 Andre Sam<\/p>\n

37 Maxen Hook<\/p>\n

Takeaway: Like the cornerback spot, the Eagles’ other safety position has co-starters.<\/p>\n

Specialist<\/p>\n

P 10 Braden Mann<\/p>\n

K 4 Jake Elliott<\/p>\n

H 10 Braden Mann<\/p>\n

LS 47 Charley Hughlett<\/p>\n

37 Christian Johnstone<\/p>\n

PR 33 Cooper DeJean, 2 Jahan Dotson 82, Ainias Smith<\/p>\n

KR 28 Will Shipley, 29 A.J. Dillon<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Philadelphia will face Cincinnati this week, and with the preseason opener fast approaching, where’s the initial reaction to…\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":118992,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5132],"tags":[74221,74241,74223,64232,5229,8015,8019,36258,15621,74251,31967,74243,2625,44823,9225,74246,30900,69211,71274,74242,24745,60713,7229,24833,21441,9150,1318,74235,74248,74237,13821,15911,74245,11652,13819,4835,64234,70717,29328,48218,18151,74249,8591,74230,74219,74240,74232,74247,74226,74236,74250,74233,21426,64226,74225,2868,74228,74244,942,50,1232,12623,74229,450,950,1448,2830,1311,1105,74238,69595,74220,36257,25098,74222,62,1458,74239,13048,64233,74231,74227,74224,2054,74234,11532,64229,67,586,132,5230,68,2969,34443,11816,29323,22869],"class_list":{"0":"post-118991","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-philadelphia","8":"tag-adoree","9":"tag-adoree-jackson","10":"tag-aj","11":"tag-aj-dillon","12":"tag-america","13":"tag-american","14":"tag-american-football","15":"tag-barkley","16":"tag-ben","17":"tag-ben-vansumeren","18":"tag-brett","19":"tag-brett-toth","20":"tag-brown","21":"tag-bryant","22":"tag-cameron","23":"tag-cameron-jurgens","24":"tag-cooper","25":"tag-cooper-dejean","26":"tag-darian","27":"tag-darian-kinnard","28":"tag-davis","29":"tag-dejean","30":"tag-dillon","31":"tag-dorian","32":"tag-dorian-thompson-robinson","33":"tag-eagles","34":"tag-football","35":"tag-gabe","36":"tag-gabe-hall","37":"tag-granson","38":"tag-hall","39":"tag-harrison","40":"tag-harrison-bryant","41":"tag-hub","42":"tag-jackson","43":"tag-jeremiah","44":"tag-jeremiah-trotter-jr","45":"tag-johnny","46":"tag-johnny-wilson","47":"tag-johnson","48":"tag-jordan","49":"tag-jordan-davis","50":"tag-jr","51":"tag-jurgens","52":"tag-kelee","53":"tag-kelee-ringo","54":"tag-kendall","55":"tag-kendall-lamm","56":"tag-kinnard","57":"tag-kylen","58":"tag-kylen-granson","59":"tag-lamm","60":"tag-lane","61":"tag-lane-johnson","62":"tag-mccollum","63":"tag-mitchell","64":"tag-moro","65":"tag-moro-ojomo","66":"tag-neutral","67":"tag-news","68":"tag-nfl","69":"tag-nfl-hub","70":"tag-ojomo","71":"tag-overall","72":"tag-overall-neutral","73":"tag-pa","74":"tag-pennsylvania","75":"tag-philadelphia","76":"tag-philadelphia-eagles","77":"tag-quinyon","78":"tag-quinyon-mitchell","79":"tag-ringo","80":"tag-saquon","81":"tag-saquon-barkley","82":"tag-shipley","83":"tag-sports","84":"tag-sports-news","85":"tag-steen","86":"tag-sydney","87":"tag-sydney-brown","88":"tag-thompson-robinson","89":"tag-toth","90":"tag-tristin","91":"tag-tristin-mccollum","92":"tag-trotter","93":"tag-tyler","94":"tag-tyler-steen","95":"tag-united-states","96":"tag-united-states-of-america","97":"tag-unitedstates","98":"tag-unitedstatesofamerica","99":"tag-us","100":"tag-usa","101":"tag-vansumeren","102":"tag-will","103":"tag-will-shipley","104":"tag-wilson"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"","error":"Validation failed: Text character limit of 500 exceeded"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/118991","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=118991"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/118991\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/118992"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=118991"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=118991"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=118991"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}