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Glenn Erby

Eagles’ updated 53-man roster for Week 18 matchup vs. Giants

The Philadelphia Eagles are less than eight hours away from returning to the field for a late Sunday afternoon matchup against the Giants.

The Birds are the favorite and will look to move to 14-3 on the season while maintaining their lead in the NFC. 

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Jalen Hurts is back after missing two games with a shoulder injury, while Jonathan Gannon’s retooled defense will look to regain its swagger with the return of C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Robert Quinn.

Here’s your updated 53-man roster for Week 18 with Philadelphia making a handful of roster moves on Saturday.

#1 QB Jalen Hurts

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Hurts will return to the lineup for the first time since missing two games with a shoulder sprain.

#2 CB Darius Slay

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Slay will look to regain his form from earlier in the season when he was dominant with C.J. Gardner-Johnson playing over the top.

#3 WR Zach Pascal

Mandatory Credit: Tom Horak-USA TODAY Sports

#4 K Jake Elliott

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#6 WR Devonta Smith

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Smith enters Sunday over 1,000 yards and looking to break the franchise mark for catches in a season by a wide receiver.

#7 LB Haason Reddick

Reddick is closing in on a 17-sack season and has been the steal of free agency.

#10 QB Gardner Minshew

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Minshew will return to his role as the Eagles’ backup quarterback after going 0-2 in relief of Jalen Hurts.

#11 WR A.J. Brown

Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Brown is looking to break the Eagles’ single-season record for receiving yards on Sunday.

#13 P Brett Kern

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Kern was signed to the Eagles’ 53-man roster after two straight practice squad elevations.

#14 RB Kenneth Gainwell

Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

#16 WR Quez Watkins

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#17 LB Nakobe Dean

Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports

#18 WR Britain Covey

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#19 QB Ian Book

Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Book was active for two straight games, but will return to the third quarterback spot with Jalen Hurts returning.

#22 S Marcus Epps

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#23 S C.J. Gardner-Johnson

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Gardner-Johnson returns to the lineup after missing five games with a lacerated kidney. The versatile defender could see time in the slot.

#24 CB James Bradberry

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#26 RB Miles Sanders

Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

#27 CB Zech McPhearson

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#28 CB Josh Jobe

Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

#29 CB Avonte Maddox

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Maddox will miss his second straight game with a toe injury.

#32 S Reed Blankenship

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Blankenship could see his role adjusted with Gardner-Johnson back in the lineup.

#33 CB Josiah Scott

Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

#34 RB Trey Sermon

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#35 RB Boston Scott

Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

#42 S K'Von Wallace

Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports

#43 LB Kyzir White

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White has struggled in pass coverage over the past few weeks.

#45 LS Rick Lovato

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#48 LB Patrick Johnson

Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

#51 C Cam Jurgens

(AP Photo/Rich Schultz)

#53 LB Christian Elliss

Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

#55 DE Brandon Graham

Mandatory Credit: Tom Horak-USA TODAY Sports

#56 OL Isaac Seumalo

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#57 LB T.J. Edwards

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#58 LB Kyron Johnson

Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

#61 OL Josh Sills

(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

#62 C Jason Kelce

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#63 OL Jack Driscoll

Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

#65 OL Lane Johnson

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Johnson will miss his second straight game with an abdominal injury.

#68 OL Jordan Mailata

Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

#69 OL Landon Dickerson

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#72 DT Linval Joseph

Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

#74 DT Ndamukong Suh

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#77 OL Andre Dillard

(AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

#81 TE Grant Calcaterra

Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

#88 TE Dallas Goedert

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#89 TE Jack Stoll

Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

#90 DT Jordan Davis

Mandatory Credit: Tom Horak-USA TODAY Sports

#91 DT Fletcher Cox

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#93 DT Milton Willians

Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

#94 DE Josh Sweat

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Sweat will miss Sunday’s action with a neck injury.

#97 DT Javon Hargrave

(Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

#98 DE Robert Quinn

Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Quinn returns to the lineup after missing six weeks with a knee scope.

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