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Philadelphia Eagles 53-man roster projections as training camp opens and several roster moves
The Eagles have arrived for the start of the 2022 training camp after an NFL draft class that landed several A grades from experts and analysts.
Philadelphia finished up offseason workouts and several players made strides toward securing starting jobs after solid OTA periods and individual sessions.
With the Eagles now working towards the regular season opener against the Lions, here’s an updated 53-man roster prediction to open camp.
Philadelphia Eagles’ updated 90-man roster by jersey number as training camp gets underway, and four roster moves have already been made
After months of projecting and speculation, The Eagles have reported to the NovaCare Complex and will hold their first official practice on Wednesday morning.
All eyes will be on Jalen Hurts as he looks to solidify himself as the quarterback of the present and future. Other players to watch include A.J. Brown and Dallas Goedert on offense.
For the defensive side of the ball, Jonathan Gannon is front and center as the defensive coordinator after adding Haason Reddick, Kyzir White, Nakobe Dean, Jordan Davis, and others to the roster.
There have been some new additions to the roster over the past two weeks, and we’re taking an early look at Philadelphia’s 90-man offseason roster by jersey number.
How many roster spots are up for grabs as the Philadelphia Eagles enter training camp?
The Eagles are gearing up for the start of training camp, where players will gather at the NovaCare Complex in South Philadelphia on July 26.
Philadelphia will then work to trim that roster from 90 to 53 players by the end of the preseason, with two joint practice sessions looming for players on the bubble.
With the same regime in place and continuity across the board, there won’t be many guaranteed roster spots available.
A handful of players appear ready to snatch up available spots.
With the Eagles three days out from the start of camp, here’s a closer look at the roster locks and spots still available as Philadelphia approaches training camp in 2022.
With training camp quickly approaching, we’re looking at ten essential building blocks for the Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles are just days away from the start of their second training camp under head coach Nick Sirianni and defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon.
Now one of the youngest teams in the NFL, Philadelphia has taken steps to inject youth, versatility, and high-impact players into the roster.
As stars like Jason Kelce, Fletcher Cox, Darius Slay, Brandon Graham, and others get older, the Eagles will look to pivot towards their younger stars and impact players.
All championship franchises are conceived with essential building blocks, and we’ve provided ten for Philadelphia.
Which players are locks to make the Philadelphia Eagles 53-man roster?
The Eagles have a lot of individual talent and one of the top overall rosters in the NFL, making this one of the easier evaluation periods as training camp approaches in just nine days.
Outside of the safety position, there aren’t many holes, with most of the intense roster battles involving backup spots on both sides of the ball.
Philadelphia’s 22 projected starters are set at every position except safety (Epps, Tartt), and of the 53 roster spots, we’ve predicted 41 guys are locks to make the roster.
These rookies across the NFL could exceed expectations in Year 1 and make a significant impact this season
Every team expects a lot out of their top picks in the NFL draft, but they won’t be the only rookies who contribute in Year 1. There will be first-year players who emerge as valuable starters or key role players at some point this season.
It’s just difficult to predict which rookies will be the ones to step up and surprise both fans and analysts.
The NFL Wire network went team by team and selected one rookie who could be a pleasant surprise in 2022, highlighting players on an upward trajectory.
Ranking the Philadelphia Eagles rookies by potential impact in 2022
The Eagles finished the 2022 NFL draft with five players selected, and followed that up by signing 12 undrafted free agents to deals before their initial rookie minicamp.
Philadelphia’s five-man class offers the potential for two immediate starters on defense, and three key backups at interior offensive line, edge rusher, and tight end.
The 12-man undrafted free agent class offers the potential for key contributors at running back, cornerback, and edge rusher as well, but time will tell and the team won’t be together again until the start of training camp on July, 26.
With the Eagles on an extended break, here’s a ranking of Philadelphia’s rookies by potential impact in 2022.
Watch: Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon breaks down film with Fran Duffy highlighting what makes Jordan Davis, Nakobe Dean, and Kyron Johnson so special as elite defenders
Jonathan Gannon was one of a handful of coordinators who was on hand for Georgia’s high-powered Pro Day in Athens back in March a month before the 2022 NFL draft.
Fast forward a few months later and Philadelphia drafted both Bulldog All-Americans in Jordan Davis and Nakobe Dean while adding Kansas edge rusher Kyron Johnson later in the draft for added pass rush prowess.
The Eagles’ defensive coordinator recently peeled back the curtains with Fran Duffy from the teams’ official website, and using film from Georgia and Kansas, Gannon gave some insight into what all three players bring to the table defensively.
Great to catch up with JG and break down tape on Jordan Davis, Nakobe Dean and Kyron Johnson! #FlyEaglesFly https://t.co/gKFLGB1WaX
— Fran Duffy (@EaglesXOs) June 15, 2022
The film review was refreshing from the standpoint of a coach’s point of view, while the results should make Philadelphia fans more than excited for the dynamic skill sets that all three players bring to the Eagles’ defense.
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Ranking the 7 biggest Philadelphia Eagles additions this offseason
The Philadelphia Eagles added several big-named, and dynamic players to the roster via free agency, the draft, and one huge trade.
After inking Jason Kelce to a one-year deal, Philadelphia struck early in free agency, landing pass rusher Haason Reddick on a three-year, $45 million deal.
After Reddick, Zach Pascal joined the club, followed by Kyzir White, and then the NFL draft, where Philadelphia traded a 2022 first-round pick (No. 15 overall), a 2022 fourth-round pick (No. 124 overall), and two 2022 fifth-round picks (Nos. 162 and 166 overall) to Houston for a 2022 first-round pick (No. 13 overall).
After drafting Jordan Davis, the Eagles traded a 2022 first-round pick (No. 18 overall) and a 2022 third-round pick (No. 101 overall) to Tennessee for WR A.J. Brown.
Then in mid-May, Philadelphia put the cherry on top by signing James Bradberry to a one-year deal after the Giants were forced to release their star cornerback.
With the team on a break until training camp, here is a ranking of the seven biggest additions this offseason.
Top photos from Day 3 of Philadelphia Eagles OTAs
The Philadelphia Eagles returned to the practice field for the third day of Organized Team Activities (OTAs), where the offense and defense continue to put work in ahead of training camp in late July.
With no mandatory minicamp scheduled, the Birds will meet for three days next weekend before breaking until the start of preseason actions.
Here’s a look at the best photos from Philadelphia’s OTAs, including a look at quarterback Jalen Hurts, first-round pick Jordan Davis, and all-world wide receiver, A.J. Brown.
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