The Philadelphia Eagles finalized their 53-man roster, completing cuts and injury moves before the NFL’s 6 p.m. deadline.
Philadelphia’s biggest surprise came at quarterback, where Jalen Hurts, Andy Dalton, Tanner McKee and rookie Cole Payton all survived. The Eagles also kept injured edge rusher Jonathan Greenard on the active roster, preserving the possibility of an early-season return.
Cornerback Jakorian Bennett and tight end Grant Calcaterra were placed on injured reserve with return designations and must miss at least four games. The roster features 27 offensive players, 23 defenders and three specialists, although additional changes could follow after Monday’s waiver period.
Philadelphia Eagles 2026 roster
Quarterbacks (4)
- Starter: No. 1 Jalen Hurts
- Backups: No. 10 Cole Payton, No. 14 Andy Dalton, No. 16 Tanner McKee
The Eagles protected Payton, their fifth-round pick, from the waiver
wire while retaining both veterans involved in the backup competition. Philadelphia can continue exploring possible trades involving Dalton or McKee.
Wide receivers (6)
- Projected starters: No. 6 DeVonta Smith, No. 9 Makai Lemon, No. 13 Dontayvion Wicks
- Backups: No. 0 Hollywood Brown, No. 19 Elijah Moore, No. 80 Darius Cooper
Cooper earned a roster spot after another productive summer. Britain Covey, Danny Gray, Erik Ezukanma, Quez Watkins, Samori Toure and Tahj Washington were among the receivers released or waived.
Running backs (3)
- Starter: No. 26 Saquon Barkley
- Backups: No. 8 Tank Bigsby, No. 28 Will Shipley
Philadelphia kept only three running backs after releasing Dameon Pierce and waiving Carson Steele and Jordan Mims.
Tight ends (4)
- Starter: No. 88 Dallas Goedert
- Backups: No. 83 Johnny Mundt, No. 84 E.J. Jenkins, No. 87 Eli Stowers
Jenkins made the roster after competing with several veterans throughout the summer. Grant Calcaterra is not included in the 53 because he was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return.
Offensive line (10)
- Projected starters: No. 51 Cam Jurgens, No. 56 Tyler Steen, No. 65 Lane Johnson, No. 68 Jordan Mailata, No. 69 Landon Dickerson
- Backups: No. 61 Willie Lampkin, No. 66 Drew Kendall, No. 72 Markel Bell, No. 74 Fred Johnson, No. 76 Micah Morris
Philadelphia’s commitment to offensive-line depth continued with 10 players making the roster. Lampkin and Morris were among the young linemen who strengthened their positions during training camp.
Outside linebackers (5)
- Projected starters: No. 3 Nolan Smith Jr., No. 52 Jonathan Greenard/No. 58 Jalyx Hunt
- Backups: No. 17 Arnold Ebiketie, No. 57 A.J. Epenesa
Greenard’s inclusion prevents him from automatically missing the opening four games on reserve/PUP. His Week 1 availability remains uncertain as he continues recovering from a pectoral injury.
Linebackers (4)
- Projected starters: No. 11 Jihaad Campbell, No. 53 Zack Baun
- Backups: No. 42 Smael Mondon Jr., No. 54 Jeremiah Trotter Jr.
The Eagles kept four traditional linebackers, with Trotter continuing to develop behind Campbell and Baun.
Defensive line (5)
- Projected starters: No. 90 Jordan Davis, No. 97 Moro Ojomo, No. 98 Jalen Carter
- Backups: No. 94 Byron Young, No. 95 Ty Robinson
Ty Robinson’s strong preseason helped him earn a place in Philadelphia’s defensive-line rotation. The Eagles waived developmental defensive tackles Uar Bernard, David Blay, Gabe Hall and Zion Wilson.
Defensive backs (9)
- Projected starters: No. 2 Riq Woolen, No. 24 Andrew Mukuba, No. 27 Quinyon Mitchell, No. 29 Marcus Epps, No. 33 Cooper DeJean
- Backups: No. 7 Kelee Ringo, No. 22 Mac McWilliams, No. 32 Jonathan Jones, No. 35 Michael Carter II
Philadelphia kept nine defensive backs after releasing Ambry Thomas and Shaun Wade. Jakorian Bennett was placed on injured reserve with a return designation.
Kicker
- Starter: No. 4 Jake Elliott
Punter
- Starter: No. 10 Braden Mann
Long snapper
- Starter: No. 37 Rocco Underwood
Kick and punt returners
- Projected kickoff returners: No. 8 Tank Bigsby, No. 28 Will Shipley
- Projected punt-return candidates: No. 9 Makai Lemon, No. 80 Darius Cooper
Holder
- Starter: No. 10 Braden Mann
Eagles roster cuts
Released
- LB Chance Campbell
- WR Britain Covey
- WR Danny Gray
- OLB Tarron Jackson
- G Michael Jordan
- RB Dameon Pierce
- TE Stone Smartt
- CB Ambry Thomas
- CB Shaun Wade
- WR Quez Watkins
Waived
- DT Uar Bernard
- DT David Blay
- CB Isaiah Bolden
- C Zeke Correll
- WR Erik Ezukanma
- LB Brandon George
- DB Kapena Gushiken
- DT Gabe Hall
- T/G Myles Hinton
- OLB Keyshawn James-Newby
- TE Cameron Latu
- LB Deontae Lawson
- DB Jaylen Mahoney
- C/G Jake Majors
- RB Jordan Mims
- T John Ojukwu
- S Maximus Pulley
- OLB Jose Ramirez
- S Andre’ Sam, injured
- RB Carson Steele
- WR Samori Toure
- WR Tahj Washington
- OLB Joshua Weru
- T Cameron Williams
- DT Zion Wilson
- S Cole Wisniewski
Reserve/injured, designated for return
- CB Jakorian Bennett
- TE Grant Calcaterra
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Philadelphia Eagles 53-man roster: Here’s who made the 2026 team
