After a week of camp it looks like our starters are pretty well set except for the corner opposite of Q and the 2nd safety. Steen seems to have settled in. So lets look at our backup battles.

All of this is based on news reports and pod casts - EagleEye, Inside the Birds, and Birds 365.

Offense

QB - DTR v McCord. I don't believe Howie will risk having McCord claimed

RB - no question, its, Saquan, Shipley and Dillon

WR - Marshall, Cooks, Wilson, and Smith are fighting for 2 slots. Reports make it sound like Cooks in in the lead. Smith is doing well, Marshall is injured after looking good and Wilson has not shined.

TE - Calcaterra is a shoo in which leaves a cast of 5 looking for a slot. EJ Jenkins is out with a hamstring, the 2 FA's Granson and Bryand look so-so

OL - There are 3 spots available after the starters and Kendall. Pryor is aheadso that leave 2. Lamb, last years draft pick Keegan, Kinnard, this years draft picks Williams and Hinton, and Pierce the UDFA are all scrambling for those roster spots. Figure one of Howie's 2025 draft picks makes it, so it's 6 fighting for a single spot.

Defense

Edge seems set with OGBO the odd man out

DT - After the top 4 it's Booker, Young and Hall looking at one spot.

LB - Another one that seems pretty well set

CB- Still a starter battle between Ringo and Jackson. McWiliams and Ricks seems sure. Th eoonly question is will they keep 6.

S - Mukuba or Brown as started. Backup battle is between McCollum, UDFA Hood, Cine and Andre Sam.

I would be stunned if the Eagles only keep ten offensive linemen on their initial 53 man roster. I think eleven is the minimum, and I wouldn’t be surprised if they keep twelve.

On 8/4/2025 at 6:54 PM, FranklinFldEBUpper said:

I would be stunned if the Eagles only keep ten offensive linemen on their initial 53 man roster. I think eleven is the minimum, and I wouldn’t be surprised if they keep twelve.

What positions would you keep fewer players on order to do that?

On 8/4/2025 at 6:54 PM, FranklinFldEBUpper said:

I would be stunned if the Eagles only keep ten offensive linemen on their initial 53 man roster. I think eleven is the minimum, and I wouldn’t be surprised if they keep twelve.

The O line talent isn't there this year for more than 10. Doubtful anyone we cut there will be claimed. unless they play great in the next 3 games

Are we including Van Sumerin in the RB room?

3 hours ago, Erie said:

Are we including Van Sumerin in the RB room?

My guess -

Offense = 25

QB =3

RB =3

FB=1

WR=6

TE=3

OL=9. Backups Kendall (C), Lamm (LT & RT), Hinton (T) and Pryor (4 both guards and borth tackles)

Defense = 25

DT=5

Edge=5

LB=5 (Including Campbell and with Nakobe active on the PUP to start the season)

CB=7

S=3 (Because Cooper DeJean is also a safety)

I am really worried at :

1) Brett Toth being listed as a backup Center. He sucks.

2) Cooper returning punts. Too important in CB and Safety positions.

Less worried but questioning:

Johnny Wilson regressing. Other receivers like Cooks are having better camp.

Makuba having a rough start. I wonder if Makuba even plays this year.???