10 players to watch in the Eagles' final preseason game vs. the Bengals
Key Points:
- The Philadelphia Eagles will face the Cincinnati Bengals in their final preseason game on Friday at 8:00 p.m. EST, with several players expected to showcase their skills before the regular season begins.
- WR Makai Lemon, the team's projected WR3 and 2026 first-round pick, is likely to see playing time despite starters usually sitting out the final preseason game, as he recovers from a hamstring injury.
- Defensive players Uar Bernard (iDL) and Joshua Weru (EDGE) have impressed in camp and preseason, earning spots on the initial 53-man roster, and will get one last chance to prove themselves in this game.
- EDGE Keyshawn James-Newby, recovering from an ankle injury, could secure a roster spot with a strong performance, while veterans WR Elijah Moore and CB Jonathan Jones face uncertain roster futures due to depth and recent injuries.
- Undrafted rookie defensive backs Kapena Gushiken and Maximus Pulley remain in contention for roster spots, and special teams players K Jake Elliott and LS Rocco Underwood are expected to attempt field goals, which have not yet been tested in preseason.