Eagles training camp preview: 53-man roster prediction
Bleeding Green Nation • • sports
Key Points:
- Philadelphia Eagles players reported to the NovaCare Complex on July 28, with the first practice scheduled for July 29, marking the start of training camp.
- The team’s projected 53-man roster includes key offensive players like QB Jalen Hurts adjusting to a new offense, RB Saquon Barkley expected to have a big year, and WR DeVonta Smith poised for a standout season.
- Defensively, standout edge rusher Jonathan Greenard is predicted to return to double-digit sacks, while DT Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis are expected to anchor the defensive line.
- The Eagles’ secondary features All-Pro CB Quinyon Mitchell and versatile players like Cooper DeJean and Jonathan Jones, with safety Andrew Mukuba anticipated to make a significant leap in his second year.
- Special teams are led by kicker Jake Elliott, punter Braden Mann, and long snapper Rocco Underwood, with several young players and developmental prospects likely to be placed on injured reserve or the practice squad.
