Posted June 14th, 2026 | Comments Off on Let’s Talk Practice SquadWe tend to focus on the 53-man roster, but the 16-man practice squad should not be overlooked. It is a way to supplement your roster with a combination of developmental players and key veterans who can be elevated to play when needed.
Let’s take a look at who might make the initial PS.
QB – none
RB – Dameon Pierce
I have the Eagles going light at RB on the roster so they would definitely have at least one RB here. I went with Pierce over Elijah Mitchell and Carson Steele. One of them will hopefully play well enough to outright win the job.
WR – Britain Covey, Elijah Moore, Quez Watkins
The team put Covey on the PS last year and elevated him as needed at PR. I’m guessing they do that again. Moore can help in practice and be elevated as needed. Watkins has value because of his speed.
TE – EJ Jenkins
Jenkins had a good spring and could push for a roster spot if the team wants to go heavy at TE. Dae’Quon Wright has good potential and could make sense, but I can see the Eagles trying to get him on IR. He wasn’t able to work out at the Combine due to an injury.
OL – Michael Jordan, Willie Lampkin, Myles Hinton, Jake Majors
Jordan was recently signed and could easily make the roster. I think the key will be how Landon Dickerson and Cam Jurgens look this summer. If they are back to normal, you hate to waste a roster spot on a journeyman OG. I anticipate Drew Kendall being the top interior OL off the bench. Lampkin is an interesting player because of his ability to play with good leverage and get movement. Hinton has played OT and OG this spring. Majors is a solid athlete and should be a good fit in the new scheme. There is a good chance the team will shuffle guys in and out of the PS. Cameron Williams and Hinton could come and go on a regular basis.
DL – Gabe Hall, Zion Wilson
Hall could make the roster if Ty Robinson struggles this summer. Hall played well last summer after struggling as a rookie. Wilson is a player the Eagles jumped on as soon as he became available so obviously they have serious interest in him.
Edge – none
LB – none
S – Andre Sam, Maximus Pulley
Vic Fangio likes Sam, who has been with the Eagles for a couple of years. Pulley is a UDFA who made a ton of plays in college. I’m excited to see him in action this summer. He has good instincts, good ball skills and plays the passing lanes well. That’s what you want in a safety.
CB – Ambry Thomas, Brandon Johnson, Kapena Gushiken
Thomas has a good combination of size and speed. Johnson offers depth at nickel and maybe safety. Gushiken is a terrific athlete with a lot of potential. The Eagles have to figure out if he’s a CB, NB, or safety.
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This is great.
The 1998 draft laid a good foundation for Andy Reid when he took over in 1999.
LT Tra Thomas
MLB Jeremiah Trotter
CB/RS Allen Rossum
DL Brandon Whiting
LB Ike Reese
Not too shabby.
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Posted June 13th, 2026 | 1 Comment »Now that minicamps and spring practices are over and we have all the answers to the upcoming season I figured it was time to let you know who will be making the roster.
QB – 3 – Jalen Hurts, Tanner McKee, Cole Payton
No Red Rifle? He could make the practice squad or be traded or simply let go. The Eagles believe in focusing on young talent when possible. If Payton really struggles, he could be a PS candidate. I think the Eagles feel strongly enough about his potential to keep him around. And he has had some good flashes this spring. Here is a note from Jimmy Bama.
After a shaky day on Tuesday, Cole Payton made the most of his limited reps. He made a strong sideline throw to Ford-Wheaton, followed by an absolute beauty of a touch pass in the middle of the field to Joaquin Davis. That was the throw of the day.
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RB – 3 – Saquon Barkley, Tank Bigsby, Will Shipley
The Eagles like to keep 4 RBs, but I think Barkley and Bigsby give them a great 1-2 punch. And Shipley is a a good complement because he’s got more of a third-down back/RS skill set. Elijah Mitchell’s last good season was 2022. Dameon Pierce’s was 2024. I don’t consider either a serious roster candidate. Carson Steele could be interesting since he can be RB or FB.
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FB – 1– Cam Latu
Latu can be a good lead blocker. He is outstanding on STs.
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WR – 6 – DeVonta Smith, Makai Lemon, Dontayvion Wicks, Hollywood Brown, Johnny Wilson, Darius Cooper
The top four spots should be basically locks. Wilson had a good spring and impressed as a rookie back in 2024. I’m erring on the side of youth with taking Cooper over Elijah Moore. Moore would be ideal for the PS. I would expect them to try to keep Britain Covey on the PS as well. He still has value as a PR. We didn’t hear much about Quez Watkins this spring, but he still has elite speed. And that always makes him a possibility.
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TE – 3 – Dallas Goedert, Johnny Mundt, Eli Stowers
Goedert seems to be in a better place than last year. If he can get back to being a plus blocker, the offense will be better. Mundt is a plus blocker and he is a definite upgrade on Grant Calcaterra in the run game. You lose some speed/athleticism, but Stowers can fill that void. He got off to a slow start this spring, but that doesn’t concern me. I wasn’t expecting Stowers to be a key player. He should be a good role player this year. EJ Jenkins had a strong spring and could push for a roster spot if the Eagles want to go heavy at TE. UDFA Dae’Quon Wright is a good developmental prospect. And Stone Smartt has value as a STer. The team finally has some good options at TE. Calcaterra could be PS material since the team seems to like him, but he will need a strong summer. No more free rides for him. There is real competition.
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OL – 10 – Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens, Tyler Steen, Lane Johnson, Fred Johnson, Markell Bell, Drew Kendall, Micah Morris, John Ojukwu
It is tough to project the OL coming off practices with limited contact. The 5 starters plus Johnson, Bell and Kendall should be locks. Morris has a lot of potenial, but must start playing up to it consistently or he’ll find himself on the outside looking in. Ojukwu has 9 career starts and has played both OG and OT this spring. That combination of experience and versatility makes him valuable.
The team recently added veteran OG Michael Jordan to give them some more experience. He could make the roster or end up on the PS. Myles Hinton and Cameron Williams feel like PS material at this point. Hinton has played OG and OT so that should give him a leg up. I was hoping Willie Lampkin would make strong push for a spot, but he’s been running behind Jake Majors so far. We’ll have to see what happens when the pads go on and hitting starts. Undersized OL aren’t going to impress in spring drills.
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DL – 5 – Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, Moro Ojomo, Byron Young, Ty Robinson
The first 4 guys are pretty obvious. Robinson is included for now, but will need to show definitive improvement from last year. He must do a better job with block destruction. He can’t rely on athleticism to beat blocks consistently. Gabe Hall made huge strides from his rookie season to last year and could push for a spot. I’m interested to see Zion Wilson in action. The team went after him aggressively so they see something. Uar Bernard will likely spend the season learning. I think they will use the roster exemption on him.
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Edge – 5– Jonathan Greenard, Jalyx Hunt, Nolan Smith, Arnold Ebiketie, AJ Epenesa
The Eagles have a good trio of edge rushers and Ebiketie should make that a good foursome. Epenesa just signed, but he has size and experience, which Vic Fangio will value. Jonny Page did a good piece on him for BGN. Keyshawn James-Newby flashed in the spring, but still feels like he will need time to develop. Joshua Weru would be ideal for the PS or IR, should he get some minor injury that would allow the team to stash him away. Fangio focuses more on quality than quantity when it comes to edge rushers and he’s got a solid group to work with.
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LB – 5 – Zack Baun, Jihaad Campbell, Jeremiah Trotter Jr, Chance Campbell, Smael Mondon
Baun, JC, and Trot are locks. Chance Campbell had a good spring and feels like a player the team likes. He has gotten some first team reps in the spring. Maybe I’m making too much of that, but it got my attention. Mondon played in all 17 games last year, mostly on STs.
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Safety – 4 – Drew Mukuba, Marcus Epps, Michael Carter, Cole Wisniewski
Mukuba and Epps are the projected starters. Carter has moved from nickel to safety to provide veteran depth. Wisniewski didn’t do a lot in the spring due to an injury, but he was a draft pick and the team likes to keep those guys around. He will have competition. Andre Sam has spent parts of the past two seasons with the Eagles. There are a couple of UDFAs to watch as well. Maximus Pulley was a playmaker in college. If he shows the ability to do that in TC, he’ll make a strong push. Kapena Gushiken could play S or CB. He is a gifted athlete and Fangio talked about him in a PC. That’s always a good sign for a rookie.
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CB – 5 – Quinyon Mitchell, Riq Woolen, Cooper DeJean, Jonathan Jones, Mac McWilliams
The top 3 guys have a good chance to be the top trio of DBs in the league. Howie Roseman talked in the offseason about needing better CB depth and signed Jones. He’s got a ton of experience and is versatile enough to play nickel or outside. Fangio seems to like McWilliams. Hopefully he’ll focus on playing outside this summer. Kelee Ringo has real value as a STer, but he just hasn’t enough at corner. Maybe they keep him or try to put him on the PS. Jakorian Bennett has good physical tools, but hasn’t impressed in his time in Philly. Brandon Johnson has potential as a nickel and could be PS material.
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ST – 3 – Jake Elliott, Braden Mann, Rocco Underwood
Elliott needs to be more consistent this season. Mann just got a new deal so he’s all set. Underwood is the LS for now. STs coordinator Michael Clay had a lot of good things to say about him.
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