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3 keys for Eagles offense vs. Lions defense in Week 1

With the Philadelphia Eagles in Detroit to face the Lions, here are 3 keys for Eagles offense vs. Lions in Week 1

The Detroit Lions are set to host Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1 action at Ford Field, and it’ll be a rematch of the Eagles’ 44-6 win on Halloween last year.

The Lions have upgraded their talent on defense, and even with an ascending roster, they’ll debut against one of the NFL’s top overall rosters in the Eagles’ retooled defensive unit.

It’ll be the debut for several new Eagles, with Zach Pascal and A.J. Brown joining an already loaded offensive line.

With kickoff just hours away, here are three keys for Philadelphia’s offense in Week 1.

Eagles vs. Lions: 5 matchups to watch on offense

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Detroit Lions: 5 matchups to watch on offense

We’re a few hours away from the start of the 2022 NFL regular season, as the Philadelphia Eagles are in Detroit to take on an ascending Lions team featured on HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’ this summer.

The Eagles retooled defense will challenge Detroit’s offense as quarterback Jared Goff looks to prove that he can lead the organization through a rebuild.

On offense, quarterback Jalen Hurts will look to continue his improvement as a passer and start the season making sound decisions.

With the season opener fast approaching, here are five matchups to watch on offense.

Eagles updated 53-man roster vs. Lions: News and notes for Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles updated 53-man roster ahead of the season opener at the Detroit Lions

The Eagles are in Detroit and a little under 18 hours away from kicking off the season opener on the road against the Lions.

The Birds are a slight favorite and will look to start the season on a positive note with a huge home matchup against the Vikings ahead on Monday Night Football.

Jalen Hurts will look to cement his status and a new contract this season, while Jonathan Gannon’s retooled defense could be among the best in the NFL.

With the team settled in and prepared, here’s an updated look at the 53-man roster with news and notes after the elevation of Britain Covey.

Eagles-Lions injury report: Philadelphia is healthy entering Week 1

The Philadelphia Eagles have no injury designation for Week 1 at the Detroit Lions, with every player on the roster listed as a full practice participant

The Eagles have a few players on the PUP list and one on injured reserve, but a whole, Philadelphia enters Week 1 as one of the NFL’s healthier teams.

The Eagles released their final injury report for the season opener at Detroit, and all 53 players currently listed on the roster participated fully without limitations.

Listed as limited participants earlier in the week, Miles Sanders, Josiah Scott, Derek Barnett, and Javon Hargrave will all play on Sunday.

For Detroit, star center Frank Ragnow is questionable, while guard Tommy Kraemer is listed out for Sunday.

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10 Eagles who could be next in line for a contract extension

We’re looking at 10 Philadelphia Eagles that could land a contract extension during the 2022 NFL regular season

The beginning of an NFL season is a perfect time to hand out contract extensions, as teams, including the Eagles, worked to get ahead of the 2023 free-agent shopping sprees.

Drafted players can’t be given extensions until after three seasons, meaning guys from 2018 and 2019 are in line for new deals.

Four of our nine projections from the last offseason landed new deals,  with Jordan Mailata, Avonte Maddox, Josh Sweat, and Dallas Goedert all getting contract extensions.

Philadelphia appears to have more moves cooking after acquiring defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson from the Saints via trade.

The team recently restructured the contracts of Lane Johnson, Jake Elliott, and Isaac Seumalo, creating almost $10 million in cap space.

We’ve highlighted 10 Eagles who could land contract extensions heading into training camp and during the 2022 regular season.

Eagles Week 1 injury report: Derek Barnett, Javon Hargrave listed as full participants

The Philadelphia Eagles had every starter log a full practice on Thursday just days before the season opener at the Detroit Lions

The Eagles released their Thursday injury report ahead of Sunday’s season opener, and the team is hugely healthy entering Week 1.

Derek Barnett and Javon Hargrave logged full practices after being limited on Wednesday while running back Miles Sanders confirmed that he’ll be ready to go.

Josiah Scott is still nursing a hamstring injury, but all 22 starters are relatively healthy entering the weekend.

Eagles’ RB Miles Sanders says he’s absolutely ready to go for Week 1 at the Lions

The Philadelphia Eagles will have a healthy Miles Sanders for Week 1 as the running back says he’s absolutely ready to go against the Detroit Lions

The Eagles will have a healthy trio of running backs available for Week one in Detroit, as Miles Sanders confirmed he’d be the starter at Ford Field.

Talking to the media on Thursday, Sanders says he’s absolutely ready to go after missing the bulk of training camp with a hamstring injury.

“It’s just one of those injuries you don’t want to risk it in camp, so I attacked the rehab, and I’m back, ready to go,,” Sanders said.

Sanders is entering the final year of his rookie deal and has yet to rush for 1,000 yards in a single season despite averaging 5.5 yards per attempt in 12 games last season.

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Eagles-Lions initial Week 1 injury report: Miles Sanders a full participant in practice

The Philadelphia Eagles released their initial Week 1 injury report, and Miles Sanders is a full participant in practice while three others are limited.

The Eagles released their initial injury report for Sunday’s matchup at Detroit, and running back Miles Sanders was a full participant.

Sanders missed all of training camp with a hamstring injury, and Philadelphia was cautious with his rehab, but he should start against an improved Lions defense.

Josiah Scott, Derek Barnett, and Javon Hargrave were all limited participants, while Jason Kelce is cleared and will start on the road at Ford Field.

Every Penn State player on an NFL opening day roster in 2022

Here is every former Penn State plater on an NFL roster to start the new NFL season in 2022.

The start of a new season in the National Football League is here and there will be a good amount of Penn State flavor throughout the league this season. Penn State will have the eighth most players on an NFL opening day roster this season with 34 players appearing on an NFL team’s 53-man roster to start the season (plus two additional players on injured reserve and another on the physically unable to perform list). In all, Penn State claims 44 players are on NFL rosters to start the year with the inclusion of practice squad players.

That includes nine players who were on the Penn State roster in 2021, including wide receiver [autotag]Jahan Dotson[/autotag], defensive end [autotag]Arnold Ebiketie[/autotag], and safety [autotag]Jaquan Brisker[/autotag]. Dotson is one of four Penn State players on the Washington Commanders, the most of any NFL franchise to start the season.

Former kicker [autotag]Robbie Gould[/autotag] continues to be the elder statesman of the Nittany Lions football family in the NFL. Gould, of the San Francisco 49ers, is entering his 19th season in the NFL.

Here is a look at every Penn State player on either an NFL team’s 53-man roster or practice squad at the start of the 2022 season.

10 takeaways from the Eagles’ first unofficial depth chart of the 2022 regular season

Ten takeaways from the Philadelphia Eagles’ first unofficial depth chart of the 2022 regular season

The Eagles are set for the first practice of the regular season on Wednesday, and as the team starts preparation for the Lions, an unofficial depth chart was revealed Tuesday morning.

Philadelphia operates with some secrecy, so the depth chart is listed as unofficial, but it gives insight into who’ll play where and which guys are likely starters at critical positions.

Several roster moves will likely be made between Tuesday and Friday, so the depth chart and 53-man roster will be fluid.

Here are ten takeaways from the initial depth chart.