The defending Super Bowl champions will have young options that need to step up on defense, but the roster is again perhaps the best in football.
Quarterback (3)
Jalen Hurts, Tanner McKee, Kyle McCord (R)
The Eagles drafted hometown kid Kyle McCord in Round 5 as a developmental quarterback, and he’ll compete with Dorian Thompson-Robinson for the No. 3 role. Keeping two quarterbacks might also be a possibility depending on how McCord and DTR fare in the preseason.
Running back (4)
Saquon Barkley, AJ Dillon, Will Shipley, Ben VanSumeren
Kenneth Gainwell is gone, but Philadelphia is still strong behind Saquon Barkley—adding AJ Dillon to handle some early-down work with Will Shipley set to see an expanded role in his second season. Avery Williams making it for his return value would be the lone possible surprise here, and converted linebacker Ben VanSumeren is fully transitioning to fullback.
Wide receiver (5)
A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Jahan Dotson, Johnny Wilson, Ainias Smith
Wide receiver is the position with the biggest uncertainty about roster spots, as everything is unsettled behind A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Jahan Dotson. We like the potential of Terrace Marshall Jr., but the Eagles might opt to keep their second-year duo of Johnny Wilson and Ainias Smith. Former third-round pick Danny Gray and Elijah Cooks are the other names to watch.
Tight end (4)
Dallas Goedert, Grant Calcaterra, Kylen Granson, Harrison Bryant
Philadelphia might have added to the tight end room with the expectation that Dallas Goedert would be traded, but that won’t happen after he took a pay cut—so the group suddenly looks crowded. Grant Calcaterra should be safe, Kylen Granson was talked up this offseason after coming over from Indianapolis, and Harrison Bryant is an option that could provide some fullback versatility as well.
Offensive tackle (4)
Jordan Mailata, Lane Johnson, Cameron Williams (R), Myles Hinton (R)
The Eagles have the best offensive line coach (and developer) in the NFL with Jeff Stoutland, so we’ll have to monitor Cameron Williams and Myles Hinton as the Day 3 selections with upside. If they show enough in the summer, veteran Kendall Lamm will likely be released after signing from Miami, and undrafted rookie Hollin Pierce shouldn’t be counted out here.
Interior offensive line (5)
Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens, Tyler Steen, Kenyon Green, Drew Kendall (R)
Tyler Steen is set to step into the starting lineup for the departed Mekhi Becton, and former No. 15 overall pick Kenyon Green will be his primary competition for the starting job. Keeping a sixth option is certainly possible, and Trevor Keegan, Matt Pryor, and Darian Kinnard are the candidates.
Interior defensive line (5)
Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, Moro Ojomo, Ty Robinson (R), Thomas Booker IV
The interior defensive line is undoubtedly thinner than it was last year when Milton Williams was a disruptive third option alongside Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis, so the development of Moro Ojomo and Thomas Booker—plus the selection of Ty Robinson in the fourth round—will be key. This could be a position where a veteran is added at some point, and Philadelphia hasn’t been hesitant to sign guys during the season.
Outside linebacker (6)
Nolan Smith Jr., Jalyx Hunt, Bryce Huff, Joshua Uche, Azeez Ojulari, Antwaun Powell-Ryland Jr. (R)
Josh Sweat was another huge loss this offseason, but pivoting to Joshua Uche and Azeez Ojulari as bargain signings could lead to the Eagles being just as productive on the edge. Antwuan Powell-Ryland Jr. has a very good shot of cracking the roster as a sixth-round pick, especially if Bryce Huff is eventually traded after being a disappointment—and healthy scratch at times—in his first year of a $51.1 million deal.
Inside linebacker (4)
Zack Baun, Jihaad Campbell (R), Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Smael Mondon Jr. (R)
Nakobe Dean (knee) unfortunately won’t be healthy for Week 1 after playing at an All-Pro level in 2024, but Philly added the versatile and explosive Jihaad Campbell in Round 1. Campbell’s ability to rush from the edge could lead to decent playing time for Jeremiah Trotter Jr. and/or rookie Smael Mondon Jr.—both of whom were stars at major college programs.
Cornerback (6)
Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, Kelee Ringo, Mac McWilliams (R), Adoree’ Jackson, Eli Ricks
Similar to defensive line, cornerback could be a position where a veteran is added at some point this summer or into the season. That said, Kelee Ringo is more than capable of stepping into a starting role, Adoree’ Jackson is hoping for a career resurgence going from New York to Philadelphia, and Eli Ricks saw decent time as a rookie two years ago and won’t turn 24 until the fall.
Safety (4)
Reed Blankenship, Andrew Mukuba (R), Sydney Brown, Tristin McCollum
The Eagles selecting Andrew Mukuba in the second round was a pleasant surprise with many having projected him as a borderline Day 2/3 selection, and the defense is counting on the former Clemson and Texas star to bring some of the intensity vacated by C.J. Gardner-Johnson. Entering his third season, Sydney Brown will hit people, too, and the rumors about Justin Simmons wanting to join Philadelphia might not come to fruition.
Special teams (3)
Jake Elliott, Braden Mann, Charley Hughlett
Jake Elliott battled an injury throughout last season that led to inconsistency, but he should be more like himself in 2025, while Charley Hughlett is the lone change by replacing two-time champion long snapper Rick Lovato.
Players not available for Week 1 (1)
LB Nakobe Dean