The Philadelphia Eagles are wrapping up their pre-season roster construction, having finalized roughly 95 percent of their player line-up. In this analysis, we’re evaluating their strength across various positions, identifying areas that need reinforcement, and comparing their standing to the rest of the National Football League (NFL). We’ll start by examining the scenario on the offensive side. The team traditionally began their sport season with veteran players as their secondary quarterbacks (QB2s) over the last four years.
Resurfacing from the past, we revisit the 2020 season when rookie Jalen Hurts played the backup for Carson Wentz, marking the last time the team had a self-nurtured, drafted quarterback posited at No. 2. In a similar vein, the Eagles are resetting the talent-development clock with McCord, yet another pick from the sixth round. In the running back position, we expect to see Saquon Barkley, Will Shipley, Avery Williams, and Ben VanSumeren (serving as Fullback).
As a shining beacon, Barkley led the NFL as its top player last season, although his performance came coupled with a hefty 482-touch tally. Based on periodic information updates, the Eagles seem persuaded enough to adopt this stance. As we cast our gaze towards the wide receiver front, the Eagles’ lineup reads as A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Jahan Dotson, Johnny Wilson, and Ainias Smith.
Having both A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith on the roster lends the team a significant advantage – the duo is typically considered one among the top five pairs across the NFL’s wide receiver circuit. The Eagles are eager for Ainias Smith to step up his game during his sophomore season while also banking on Danny Gray and Terrace Marshall, erstwhile Day-2 underperformers, to extend their professional football careers.
When it comes to tight ends, the Eagles have Dallas Goedert, Grant Calcaterra, and Kylen Granson on deck. Despite not drafting a tight end in the 2025 drafts, the team was quick to negotiate a reduced contract agreement with Goedert, reflecting their strategic approach to team building.
Now, shifting focus to the offensive line, the projected players are Lane Johnson, Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens, Tyler Steen, Kenyon Green, Kendall Lamm, Drew Kendall, Myles Hinton, Cameron Williams, and Trevor Keegan. This assortment of talent positions the Eagles with the strongest starting offensive line in the entire NFL.
Albeit the first-rate starters, the team also maintains a group of practised, adaptable veterans coupled with youthful prospects under development, each exuding promising qualities. Such rich and diverse pool of talent both in terms of experience and potential makes Philadelphia Eagles an intriguing team to watch.
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