Eagles preseason opener: 6 pressing questions ahead of Saturday’s game vs. Ravens

Key Points:

• The Philadelphia Eagles open their three-game preseason schedule Saturday against the Baltimore Ravens, marking a shift from training camp practices to live game action where roster battles and player performances will become clearer.
• Offensive coordinator Sean Mannion is focusing on speeding up the offense's tempo to gain an advantage, while head coach Nick Sirianni plans to keep play-calling conservative to avoid giving opponents film to study.
• The competition for the No. 2 quarterback spot between Andy Dalton and Tanner McKee is heating up, with Dalton currently more comfortable but McKee showing potential to raise his trade value or earn a larger role.
• Key players to watch include undrafted rookie safety Maximus Pulley, who could make the roster due to safety depth needs, and offensive lineman Myles Hinton, whose position flexibility will be tested in the preseason.
• Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio highlighted that quarterback Jalen Hurts is adapting to a new offense this year, calling it the biggest transition of his career but expressing confidence in Hurts’ ability to succeed.