Eagles stock up, stock down after preseason finale vs. Bengals
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Key Points:
- The Eagles concluded their preseason with a 30-13 loss to the Bengals and must reduce their roster to 53 players by 6 p.m. Sunday ahead of their season opener against the Commanders on Sept. 13.
- Standout preseason performers include RB Carson Steele, who showed versatility with 24 rushing yards, 52 receiving yards, and a touchdown, and QB Andy Dalton, who completed 12 of 19 passes for 104 yards and a touchdown.
- Defensive players like LB Smael Mondon Jr. and OLB Keyshawn James-Newby impressed with impactful plays, while special teams and coverage contributions came from DB Kapena Gushiken and LB Deontae Lawson.
- Some players struggled, including WR Makai Lemon, who had minimal production and a costly dropped pass leading to an interception, and QB Tanner McKee, who posted a passer rating of 41.1 with an interception.
- Other players on the bubble after uneven performances include CB Mac McWilliams, OT Cameron Williams, TE E.J. Jenkins, and CB Ambry Thomas, all of whom faced challenges during the preseason.
