Philadelphia is now moments away from the final preseason matchup of the summer against Shane Steichen and the Indianapolis Colts.
The Eagles held out most of their starters in the preseason opener against Baltimore because head coach Nick Sirianni emphasized performing during joint practice sessions.
He’ll do the same again on Thursday, with selected rookies and veterans playing for a roster spot.
For the Eagles, it’ll be about getting efficient play and consistency from the backups, who will get most of the reps again.
We’re looking at ten players on the roster bubble ahead of kickoff.
P Arryn Siposs
Punters are always available and even after Philadelphia waived Ty Zentner, Siposs could still face competition or be completely replaced if he doesn’t continue to improve.
WR Joseph Ngata
The former Clemson wide receiver was initially a camp darling, but he’s clearly on the bubble after two lack-luster weeks.
Ngata has the size, but could be a year away.
TE Tyree Jackson
A talented athlete and former quarterback, the 6-foot-7, 249-pound Jackson has potential but he may have run out of time.
CB Eli Ricks
An undrafted free agent from Alabama with an elite pedigree, Ricks started off slow, but has picked up steam while learning to cover NFL receivers.
Ricks so many young Eagles is likely a year away.
CB Mario Goodrich
Goodrich spent 2022 on the practice squad and has shown traits of being a solid NFL cornerback.
The Achilles injury to Zech McPhearson opened up a door for Goodrich to make the team as the primary backup to Avonte Maddox in the slot.
LB Nicholas Morrow
Morrow made our list of players on the roster bubble and he’s essentially past on the depth chart by Zach Cunningham and Christian Elliss.
DT Kentavius Street
Street was a solid free agent addition, but he plays one of Philadelphia’s deepest positions and has yet to flash any big plays this summer.
Street and rookie Moro Ojomo are the likely final contestants at defensive tackle.
DE Janarius Robinson
A bigger version of former FSU teammate Josh Sweat, Robinson has flashed potential this summer, but like Kentavius Street, Philadelphia is loaded at the edge rusher position.
OG Josh Sills
Philadelphia signed Fred Johnson to a two-year deal on Thursday after terminating his original contract.
With Johnson, Jack Driscoll and Tyler Steen, that makes 8 of a potential 10 offensive linemen on the 53-man roster.
Sills, Sua Opeta, Dennis Kelly and others will have a huge night ahead of them.
OL Sua Opeta
Like Josh Sills, Opeta is stuck in a numbers jam, and needs a huge performance.
