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Eagles updated 53-man roster vs. Colts: News and notes for Week 11

The Philadelphia Eagles are less than 24 hours away from returning to the field for an intriguing matchup against the AFC South’s Indianapolis Colts.

The Birds are a huge favorite and will look to move to 9-1 on the season while erasing any taste of that Monday night disaster.

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Jalen Hurts continues to cement his status for a new contract, and at the same time, Jonathan Gannon’s retooled defense will look to make adjustments after being shredded in back-to-back weeks.

With Dallas Goedert now on injured reserve, here’s your updated 53-man roster for Week 11.

#1 QB Jalen Hurts

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Hurts is in the thick of the MVP race and has major improvements is a significant reason why the Birds are in the driver’s seat for a No. 1 seed. The improvement hasn’t gone unnoticed, and Hurts has an excellent chance at making his first Pro Bowl berth.

The Eagles’ third-year quarterback is 180-265 passing through nine games, with 2,217 yards, 14 touchdowns, and three interceptions.

#2 CB Darius Slay

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Slay will look to rebound after an off night against Terry McLaurin and the Commanders.

#3 WR Zach Pascal

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#4 K Jake Elliott

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#6 WR DeVonta Smith

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Smith had a strong performance against the Commanders and will look for another breakout against the Colts.

#7 LB Haason Reddick

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Reddick has 6.5 sacks on the season and needs to deliver a strong performance.

#8 P Arryn Siposs

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#10 QB Gardner Minshew

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#11 WR A.J. Brown

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Brown will look to bounce back after having just one catch against the Commanders.

#14 RB Kenneth Gainwell

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#16 WR Quez Watkins

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Watkins caught a deep ball against the Commanders and then promptly fumbled. He’ll look to rebound against the Colts.

#17 LB Nakobe Dean

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#18 WR Britain Covey

(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

The undrafted rookie has been the Eagles’ chief punt return guy.

#19 QB Ian Book

(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

#21 DB Andre Chachere

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#22 S Marcus Epps

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#23 S C.J. Gardner-Johnson

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Gardner-Johnson leads the NFL with six interceptions.

#24 CB James Bradberry

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Bradberry has statistically been among the top cornerbacks in the NFL this season.

#26 RB Miles Sanders

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Sanders has 703 yards rushing on the season and will look to improve the 12 carries he had against Washington.

#27 CB Zech McPhearson

(AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

#28 CB Josh Jobe

(AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Jobe has been ruled out with a hamstring injury.

#32 S Reed Blankenship

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#33 CB Josiah Scott

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Scott will be a player to watch with Avonte Maddox on injured reserve.

#34 Trey Sermon

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#35 RB Boston Scott

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#42 S K'Von Wallace

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#43 LB Kyzir White

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White will play a key role in containing running back Jonathan Taylor.

#45 LS Rick Lovato

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#48 LB Patrick Johnson

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#51 Cam Jurgens

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#54 LB Shaun Bradley

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#55 DE Brandon Graham

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#56 RG Isaac Seumalo

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#57 LB T.J. Edwards

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Edwards will play a key role against Jonathan Taylor.

#58 LB Kyron Johnson

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#61 OL Josh Sills

(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

#62 C Jason Kelce

(AP Photo/Bart Young)

Kelce and DeForest Buckner is a matchup to watch.

#63 OL Jack Driscoll

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#65 RT Lane Johnson

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#68 LT Jordan Mailata

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Mailata will have a huge matchup against Colts’ pass rusher, Yannick Ngakoue

#69 LG Landon Dickerson

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#72 DT Linval Joseph

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The run stuffer could be a game-time decision.

#74 DT Ndamukong Suh

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Suh made the trip to Indianapolis, and he could also be a game-time decision.

#77 LT Andre Dillard

(AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

#78 OL Sua Opeta

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#80 TE Tyree Jackson

(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Jackson has been activated and will be a player to watch in the passing game.

#81 TE Grant Calcaterra

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#89 TE Jack Stoll

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Stoll has the spotlight on him after Goedert was placed on injured reserve.

#91 DT Fletcher Cox

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The Eagles added personnel after Cox played a season-high 70 snaps.

#93 DT Milton Williams

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#94 DE Josh Sweat

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#97 DT Javon Hargrave

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#98 DE Robert Quinn

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