Eagles 53-man roster projection ahead of 2026 final cuts
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Key Points:
- The Eagles must reduce their roster from 90 to 53 players by 6 p.m. Sunday, facing tough decisions across all positions.
- Quarterback trio projected to be Jalen Hurts, Tanner McKee, and Cole Payton, with veteran Andy Dalton likely to be traded due to McKee surpassing him.
- Running backs Saquon Barkley, Tank Bigsby, and Will Shipley are expected to make the team, while receivers include veterans like Hollywood Brown alongside DeVonta Smith.
- The offensive line and defensive front feature strong depth, with key players like Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, Jalen Carter, and Jordan Davis projected to start.
- Special teams and specialists are expected to remain stable with Jake Elliott, Braden Mann, and Rocco Underwood retained for consistency.
