Howie Roseman entered training camp with questions about the Philadelphia Eagles’ interior offensive line depth. The development of Drew Kendall, Willie Lampkin and Micah Morris provided encouraging answers. Roseman identified the group as one of his primary concerns entering the summer. Philadelphia had established starters in Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens and Tyler Steen, but needed young reserves to prove they could provide dependable depth.
Kendall, Lampkin and Morris did enough during training camp and the preseason to earn spots on the initial 53-man roster.
Kendall and Lampkin entered their second seasons after spending their rookie years developing within the organization. Both can play center or guard, giving the Eagles options if injuries
force them to adjust the interior of their starting lineup. Morris, a sixth-round pick from Georgia, added size and power to the competition. His ability to make the roster as a rookie gave Philadelphia another developmental player who could eventually compete for a larger role.
Versatility was an important factor in the Eagles’ roster construction. Philadelphia kept 10 offensive linemen, including four players listed as interior reserves: Kendall, Lampkin, Morris and third-round offensive tackle Markel Bell, who could offer additional lineup flexibility if needed.
The development does not mean all questions have been answered. Young offensive linemen can face a difficult transition when forced into meaningful regular-season action. Still, the Eagles leave the preseason in a stronger position than Roseman anticipated when camp opened. Kendall, Lampkin and Morris turned an area of concern into one of the more promising developmental groups on Philadelphia’s roster.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Eagles’ interior offensive line depth eased a major concern
