Eagles training camp underdog snags roster spot from Pro Bowl starter in final depth chart prediction

The Philadelphia Eagles have one more preseason game to play on Saturday and then it's time for roster cuts. While we don't know exactly who will make the official 53-man roster, we've seen enough over the past few months to predict what it might look like after Saturday. So, let's have some fun here and […]

Kelsey Kramer — College Football & NFL Trending News Writer

Aug 23, 2024 12:39 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles safety Tristin McCollum (36) stands on the sidelines during the first half of a preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. — Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

The Philadelphia Eagles have one more preseason game to play on Saturday and then it's time for roster cuts.

While we don't know exactly who will make the official 53-man roster, we've seen enough over the past few months to predict what it might look like after Saturday.

So, let's have some fun here and dive right in.

Quarterbacks

Starter: Jalen Hurts
Reserve: Tanner McKee, Kenny Pickett

Running Backs

Starter: Saquon Barkley
Reserve: Kenny Gainwell, Will Shipley

Wide Receivers

Starters: A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Jahan Dotson
Reserve: Britain Covey, Johnny Wilson

Tight Ends

Starters: Dallas Goedert, Grant Calcaterra
Reserve: E.J. Jenkins

Offensive Line

Starters: Mekhi Becton, Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens, Lane Johnson
Reserve: Tyler Steen, Fred Johnson, Brett Toth, Trevor Keegan, Dylan McMahon

The Skinny: The biggest battles on the offense this offseason came down to right guard and WR No. 3. Right guard Mehki Becton didn't suit up in the Eagles' second preseason game giving a clear sign that he won the starting job over Steen. The Eagles then surprised us with a fun trade to fill their WR3 void, snagging former first-round pick Jahan Dotson from rival Washington Commanders.

Outside Linebackers

Starters: Bryce Huff, Josh Sweat,
Reserve: Brandon Graham, Jalyx Hunt, Patrick Johnson, Nolan Smith

Defensive Line – EDGE Defenders

Starters: Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, Milton Williams
Reserve: Moro Ojomo, Thomas Booker IV, Marlon Tuipulotu

Inside Linebackers

Starters: Devin White, Zack Baun,
Reserve: Nakobe Dean, Ben VanSumeren, Jeremiah Trotter Jr.

Cornerbacks

Starters: Darius Slay, Isaiah Rodgers, Quinyon Mitchell
Reserve: Kelee Ringo, Cooper DeJean

Safeties

Starters: C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Reed Blankenship
Reserve: Avonte Maddox, Tristin McCollum

(***Sydney Brown remains on the PUP list)

The Skinny: For the most part, the Eagles had their defense figured out heading into training camp except for their secondary. What they end up doing with James Bradberry remains up in the air but for this prediction, Tristin McCollum wins the last spot on the official 53-man depth chart. And at the cornerback position, Isaiah Rodgers just barely beats out Kelee Ringo for the starting job.