Initial Thoughts as Eagles Officially Announce 53-Man Roster for 2026 Season

The Eagles’ 53-man roster is officially set.

With very few openings on this experienced Eagles roster, there weren’t many surprises when it came to the Eagles’ final roster. Here’s who made the team.

Quarterbacks (4):  Jalen Hurts, Andy Dalton, Tanner McKee, Cole Payton

Running backs (3): Saquon Barkley, Tank Bigsby, Will Shipley

Wide receivers (6): DeVonta Smith, Makai Lemon, Dontayvion Wicks, Darius Cooper, Hollywood Brown, Elijah Moore

Tight ends (4): Dallas Goedert, Johnny Mundt, Eli Stowers, E.J. Jenkins

Offensive line (10): Jordan Mailata, Lane Johnson, Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens, Tyler Steen, Fred Johnson, Markel Bell, Willie Lampkin, Drew Kendall, Micah Morris

Defensive tackle (6):  Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, Moro Ojomo, Ty Robinson, Byron Young

Edge rushers (6): Jonathan Greenard, Nolan Smith, Jalyx Hunt, Arnold Ebiketie, A.J. Epenesa

Linebackers (5): Zack Baun, Jihaad Campbell, Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Smael Mondon

Cornerbacks (6): Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, Riq Woolen, Kelee Ringo, Jonathan Jones, Mac McWilliams

Safety (3): Andrew Mukuba, Marcus Epps, Michael Carter II

Specialists (3): Jake Elliott, Braden Mann, Rocco Underwood

• Released the following players:
  • LB Chance Campbell
  • WR Britain Covey
  • WR Danny Gray
  • OLB Tarron Jackson
  • G Michael Jordan
  • RB Dameon Pierce
  • TE Stone Smartt
  • CB Ambry Thomas
  • CB Shaun Wade
  • WR Quez Watkins

• Waived the following players:
  • DT Uar Bernard
  • DT David Blay
  • CB Isaiah Bolden
  • C Zeke Correll
  • WR Erik Ezukanma
  • LB Brandon George
  • DB Kapena Gushiken
  • DT Gabe Hall
  • T/G Myles Hinton
  • OLB Keyshawn James-Newby
  • TE Cameron Latu
  • LB Deontae Lawson
  • DB Jaylen Mahoney
  • C/G Jake Majors
  • RB Jordan Mims
  • T John Ojukwu
  • S Maximus Pulley
  • OLB Jose Ramirez
  • S Andre’ Sam (injured)
  • RB Carson Steele
  • WR Samari Toure
  • WR Tahj Washington
  • OLB Joshua Weru
  • T Cameron Williams
  • DT Zion Wilson
  • S Cole Wisniewski

• Placed the following player on Reserve/Injured and Designated for Return:
  • CB Jakorian Bennett
  • TE Grant Calcaterra

A few thoughts:

• Eagles kept 27 players on offense and 23 on defense, closer than most years but a clear decision to prioritize offense more this season.
• The biggest shocker has to be the Eagles keeping four quarterbacks on the roster. Tanner McKee and Andy Dalton were fighting for the backup spot, with one of them expected to be cut or moved once the deadline came. That was not the case as Philadelphia elected to keep them both.
• Due to the QB move and keeping a fourth tight end, the Eagles elected to waive both international prospects Uar Bernard and Joshua Weru. Both players have never played organized football before this summer and were likely to spend the year on the team in developmental roles, but now the Eagles decided to have them on the open waiver market. They hope that they both clear waivers and can return on the practice squad.
• Wide receiver gets an extra spot due to the great camp from Elijah Moore. Moore makes it alongside Hollywood Brown, as many felt Brown was uncuttable due to his $5 million guaranteed from his contract.
• Eagles take a fourth tight end, but choose E.J. Jenkins over Cameron Latu. Both good blockers, Jenkins was much better and gives them two great blocking tight ends alongside Johnny Mundt.

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