Philadelphia’s preseason finale over the Jets sealed the stage for 53-man cuts, spotlighting a tight bubble at WR, TE, and along the edge. Ainias Smith and Darius Cooper headline the receiver culprits, with Smith delivering after-the-catch juice and Cooper flashing in practice and the first game. Kylen Granson has flashed as a reliable option at tight end, while Cooper DeJean and Quinyon Mitchell push for depth at corner. The edge room is a live battle between Ogbo Okoronkwo and Patrick Johnson, and Eli Ricks fights for a path in the nickel. The Eagles must decide if veteran-ins and versatile special-teams assets outweigh developmental upside and roster flexibility as they approach Week 1.

Depth up front, with Kendall Lamm and Brett Toth, plus Ben VanSumeren’s fullback-rostered value, frames special-teams and situational usage as the team weighs ease of elevation from the practice squad. The context matters for fantasy players: the rotation, returns, and usage in sub-packages could unlock opportunistic weeks once the 53-man roster is set.