The Philadelphia Eagles will carry a reshaped offensive line and a notable defensive absence into Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. Landon Dickerson was placed on injured reserve after struggling through multiple ailments in Philadelphia’s 24-22 victory over Washington. Britain Covey was promoted from the practice squad to fill the resulting roster opening.
Jonathan Greenard will not face Tennessee because of a pectoral injury. Safety Andrew Mukuba is questionable with a knee injury, while Jalen Carter and Cooper DeJean received no game designation after being limited earlier in the week.
Philadelphia’s official active roster is now set entering Week 2. Here is a position-by-position look at the group, with relevant
news, statistics, and roles for Sunday.
Quarterbacks
Jalen Hurts
Hurts completed 14 of 25 passes for 203 yards and three touchdowns against Washington, finishing with a 122.2 passer rating. He also rushed five times for 48 yards, including a crucial 22-yard scramble on third-and-18 during Philadelphia’s decisive fourth-quarter touchdown drive.
Andy Dalton
The veteran served as Hurts’ primary backup in Week 1. Dalton gives Philadelphia an experienced option who has started 168 regular-season games in his NFL career.
Tanner McKee
McKee was inactive for the opener after Philadelphia selected Dalton as its second quarterback. The former Stanford passer remains a developmental option with previous regular-season experience.
Cole Payton
The undrafted rookie provides another athletic quarterback for practices and developmental work. Payton played at North Dakota State before earning a roster spot during the summer.
Running backs
Saquon Barkley
Barkley rushed 15 times for 83 yards against Washington, highlighted by a 42-yard run. Tennessee allowed 152 rushing yards in its Week 1 loss, creating an opportunity for Barkley and Philadelphia’s offensive line.
Tank Bigsby
Bigsby handled kickoff-return duties and also worked as a wing on the punt team. His power and experience give Sean Mannion another option behind Barkley.
Will Shipley
Shipley remains a change-of-pace running back and important special-teams contributor. His versatility allows Philadelphia to use him as a runner, receiver, and return option.
Wide receivers
DeVonta Smith
Smith caught three passes for 54 yards in the opener, including a difficult 31-yard sideline reception. He remains Philadelphia’s most accomplished wide receiver and its best route runner.
Dontayvion Wicks
Wicks made an immediate impact in his Eagles debut, catching two passes for 73 yards and a touchdown. His first Philadelphia reception gained 64 yards before he added a 9-yard score.
Makai Lemon
The first-round rookie played 35 offensive snaps against Washington. His two receptions lost one yard, but his downfield block helped Hurts convert the pivotal third-and-18 scramble.
Hollywood Brown
Brown did not play an offensive snap in Week 1 despite signing a one-year contract during the offseason. He practiced fully on Friday after dealing with a hamstring injury and carries no game designation.
Elijah Moore
Moore played a limited offensive role in the opener. He was a full participant Friday after appearing on the injury report with a neck issue.
Darius Cooper
Cooper played only eight offensive snaps but made approximately four tackles across Philadelphia’s special-teams units. His coverage ability could be particularly important against All-Pro Titans returner Chimere Dike.
Britain Covey
Philadelphia promoted Covey after placing Dickerson on injured reserve. The move gives the Eagles an established punt returner and another receiver who can contribute from the slot.
Tight ends
Dallas Goedert
Goedert caught four passes for 77 yards and two touchdowns in Week 1. His 43-yard catch-and-run score gave Philadelphia an eight-point lead with just over six minutes remaining.
Johnny Mundt
Mundt played 20 offensive snaps in the opener and primarily contributed as a blocker. His role could remain important as Philadelphia attempts to establish its running game.
E.J. Jenkins
Jenkins played one offensive snap and 23 special-teams snaps against Washington. He supplies size at 6-foot-6 and can contribute as a blocker or receiving option when activated within heavier personnel packages.
Offensive line
Jordan Mailata
Mailata played every offensive snap against Washington and remains the anchor on the left side. His assignment becomes more complicated without Dickerson beside him.
Fred Johnson
Johnson worked some at left guard with Philadelphia’s starting linemen during the portion of Thursday’s practice open to reporters. The veteran tackle could receive the first opportunity to replace Dickerson.
Cam Jurgens
Jurgens remained at center during the open practice period. Philadelphia could move him to guard, but maintaining continuity at center would help Hurts and the rest of the reshuffled line.
Tyler Steen
Steen played every snap at right guard in Week 1. He is entering his second season as a full-time starter and must help Philadelphia handle Tennessee’s interior pressure.
Lane Johnson
Johnson remains one of the NFL’s premier right tackles. His matchup will help determine whether Hurts can stay comfortable against Robert Saleh’s pressure packages.
Drew Kendall
Kendall appeared in seven games with one start as a rookie, playing 89 offensive snaps. He earned first-team All-ACC honors at Boston College in 2024 and remains a candidate to start at left guard.
Willie Lampkin
Lampkin is another interior option after returning from injured reserve. The former North Carolina guard earned first-team All-America honors in 2024 but faces a significant size disadvantage at 5-foot-11 and 290 pounds.
Micah Morris
The rookie guard provides size, power, and positional depth. Morris played at Georgia and could contribute in heavy formations or enter the lineup if injuries force another adjustment.
Markel Bell
At 6-foot-9 and 346 pounds, Bell is Philadelphia’s largest offensive lineman. The rookie is primarily a developmental tackle but gives the Eagles depth on either edge.
Defensive tackles
Jalen Carter
Carter blocked an extra point against Washington and helped generate interior pressure. He was limited by a wrist injury during the week but received no game designation.
Jordan Davis
Davis recorded seven tackles in the season opener. His ability to occupy blockers and control the middle will be important against Tennessee’s running game.
Moro Ojomo
Ojomo made one of Week 1’s defining plays by stopping Washington’s shovel pass on a late two-point attempt. Fangio credited his recognition, instincts, and relentless effort.
Byron Young
Young played 13 defensive snaps in Week 1 and provides rotational depth. He also contributed on four special-teams plays.
Ty Robinson
Robinson appeared on six defensive snaps in the opener. The former Nebraska lineman offers length and athletic ability inside.
Outside linebackers
Nolan Smith Jr.
Smith is entering his fourth season after recording three sacks across 12 games in 2025. His role becomes more important with Greenard unavailable.
Jalyx Hunt
Hunt played 53 defensive snaps against Washington, the most of any Philadelphia edge defender. The Eagles need him to turn pressure into more disruptive plays against Cam Ward.
Arnold Ebiketie
Ebiketie received 28 defensive snaps in the opener and could see an expanded workload. Fangio said A.J. Epenesa was briefly “dinged,” contributing to Ebiketie’s usage.
A.J. Epenesa
Epenesa played 12 defensive snaps in Week 1. His size and power make him a potential option on early downs and in condensed passing situations.
Jonathan Greenard
Greenard has been ruled out with a pectoral injury. He did not play in the season opener and will have to wait at least another week to make his Eagles debut.
Linebackers
Zack Baun
Baun was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week after collecting 12 tackles, four run stops, two passes defensed and one tackle for loss. He allowed minus-2 yards on three receptions when targeted six times.
Jihaad Campbell
Campbell played 67 defensive snaps and recorded the first sack of Philadelphia’s season. His range will be valuable against Ward’s mobility.
Jeremiah Trotter Jr.
Trotter played 33 defensive snaps in Week 1 and remains part of the linebacker rotation. His downhill instincts could help if Tennessee tries to establish its running game.
Smael Mondon Jr.
Mondon contributed primarily on special teams in the opener. His speed and coverage ability give Philadelphia another option in passing situations.
Cornerbacks and defensive backs
Quinyon Mitchell
Mitchell played all 70 defensive snaps against Washington. He remains Philadelphia’s top outside cornerback and could spend significant time across from Calvin Ridley.
Riq Woolen
Woolen allowed no receptions or yards on four targets in his Eagles debut, across 37 coverage snaps. His size and recovery speed provide Philadelphia with an imposing outside pairing.
Cooper DeJean
DeJean played every defensive snap but allowed Stefon Diggs’ fourth-quarter touchdown from the slot. He practiced fully Friday following calf and abdomen injuries and has no game designation.
Michael Carter II
Carter played 42 defensive snaps and moved throughout the secondary. His versatility could become even more valuable if Mukuba cannot play.
Kelee Ringo
Ringo played primarily on special teams in Week 1. His combination of size and speed makes him a potential outside replacement if Philadelphia needs to move other defensive backs.
Jonathan Jones
The 11th-year veteran provides experience at outside cornerback and in the slot. He offers insurance behind Philadelphia’s starting trio.
Mac McWilliams
McWilliams contributed on special teams during the opener. He remains a developmental cornerback with inside-outside flexibility.
Safeties
Andrew Mukuba
Mukuba is questionable because of a knee injury after playing 67 defensive snaps in Week 1. His availability will be one of Philadelphia’s most important pregame decisions.
Marcus Epps
Epps played 53 defensive snaps against Washington. The veteran’s communication and experience become particularly important if Mukuba is limited or unavailable.
Cooper DeJean
Although listed as a defensive back, DeJean also factors into Philadelphia’s safety plans. Fangio can move him from the slot when different personnel combinations are required.
Michael Carter II
Carter has prepared at safety in addition to his slot responsibilities. Nick Sirianni expressed confidence in his ability to handle the position if Mukuba cannot play.
Specialists
Jake Elliott
Elliott did not attempt a field goal in Week 1 but converted all three extra points. Philadelphia will need consistency from him in what could become a lower-scoring road game.
Braden Mann
Mann averaged 51.6 yards on seven punts and placed four inside Washington’s 20-yard line. His directional punting helped Philadelphia control field position.
Rocco Underwood
The rookie replaced Rick Lovato as Philadelphia’s long snapper and handled the opener without a significant operational problem. His consistency remains essential for Elliott and Mann.
Major roster developments
The most important change is Dickerson’s placement on injured reserve. He must miss at least four games, starting with Tennessee, while Philadelphia decides whether Johnson, Kendall, Lampkin, or another combination offers the best solution at left guard. Covey’s promotion restores an experienced returner to the active roster, although Philadelphia can continue using Bigsby on kickoffs and DeJean or another option on punts.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Eagles’ updated 53-man roster, notes for Week 2 at Tennessee
