training camp: How many roster spots are up for grab? – Eagles Wire
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.
QB
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Roster locks (2): Jalen Hurts, Gardner Minshew
Roster spots available: Zero
Philadelphia has no roster spots available, and the third quarterback will come down to a battle between the veteran Reid Sinnett and undrafted former Nevada star quarterback Carson Strong.
RB
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Roster locks (3): Miles Sanders, Kenneth Gainwell, Boston Scott
Roster spots available: Zero
The Eagles trio helped the team lead the NFL in rushing, and it’ll be another year of a committee approach at running back.
WR
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Roster locks (4): A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Quez Watkins, Zach Pascal,
Roster spots available: 2
The idea is that Philadelphia will have two more roster spots available, and Jalen Reagor, Greg Ward, Deon Cain, and five others vying for spots.
TE
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Roster locks (3):
Roster spots available: Zero
Dallas Goedert is the star at the position now with Zach Ertz in Arizona, and it’ll be interesting to see if Grant Calcaterra can supplant Jack Stoll for the No. 2 tight end spot with Tyree Jackson rehabbing a torn ACL.
OL
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Roster locks (8):
Roster spots available: 1
The NFL’s best offensive line will likely carry nine to ten for depth purposes, with Sua Opeta, Jack Anderson, and Le’Raven Clark likely battling for the final spot.
Clark has the edge as Lane Johnson’s primary backup.
Edge Rusher
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Roster locks (3):
Roster spots available: 1
The one roster spot available is possible, as Tarron Jackson and Matt Leo will battle for a spot that Haason Reddick will likely take up on most pass-rushing situations.
IDL
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Roster locks (4):
Roster spots available: 1
Philadelphia currently has eight defensive tackles on the roster and will likely carry four, maybe five, on the 53-man roster.
LB
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Roster locks (5):
Roster spots available: Zero
Haason Reddick, T.J. Edwards, Nakobe Dean, Shaun Bradley, and Kyzir White are locks to make the 53-man roster. Bradley’s a critical piece on special teams, while Davion Taylor will look to find his place.
Cornerback
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Roster locks (4):
Roster spots available:1
The Eagles are carrying 12 at the position into training camp, Darius Slay, James Bradberry, Avonte Maddox, and Zech McPhearson are locks to make the roster at cornerback.
Jimmy Moreland, Tay Gowan, Mac McCain, and Josiah Scott are veterans that’ll battle rookies Josh Jobe, Josh Blackwell, and Mario Goodrich for the final one or two spots.
S
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Roster locks (4):
Roster spots available: 1
Jaquiski Tartt and Marcus Epps will battle for one safety spot, while Anthony Harris, K’Von Wallace, and Andre Chachere will return. as well.
Special Teams
Jake Elliott
Roster locks (2):
Roster spots available: 1
Jake Elliott and Rick Lovato are locks to make the roster, while Arryn Siposs will need a solid training camp to make the final 53-man roster.