Eagles roster bubble: Which players helped or hurt their cause in Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles roster bubble: Which players helped or hurt their cause in Week 1

Philadelphia opened up the preseason at home against the New York Jets on Friday, and after a near-perfect start, the Eagles squandered an 11-point halftime lead.

The Birds’ roster has about 35-40 locks, leaving 45 players competing for 14-18 spots on the 53-man roster.

With two joint practice sessions against the Browns and Dolphins looming, it was likely the final time you’ll see Philadelphia’s starter in any live game action before the season opener.

NFL careers are born during the preseason, and several players on the Eagles improved or hurt their chances on Friday.

Here’s a breakdown below.