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Glenn Erby

Eagles updated 53-man roster vs. Rams: News and notes for Week 5

USA TODAY Sports Bill Streicher Rams Eric Hartline Mitchell Leff NFL Sua Opeta Tim Nwachukwu AJ BROWN DeVonta Smith

The Eagles are one of only two unbeaten teams in the NFL, and they’re taking the show on the road to SoFi Stadium for a matchup against a Rams team that is 2-2, looking like playoff contenders, and getting Cooper Kupp back in the lineup.

Philadelphia will look to contain Los Angeles Rams rookie receiver Puka Nacua on the outside. At the same time, Aaron Donald is still a force, and his matchup with Jason Kelce and Sua Opeta could determine the game.

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With kickoff fast approaching, here’s the Eagles 53-man roster for Week 5.

#0 D'Andre Swift, RB

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Swift is among the leading rushers in the NFL ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Rams.

#1 QB Jalen Hurts

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The Eagles will look to win their 11 straight game on the road with Jalen Hurts starting at quarterback.

Hurts is now the 7th NFL QB since 1950 to record 21+ wins in a 22-game stretch, joining Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Jim McMahon, Joe Montana, and Daryle Lamonica.

#2 CB Darius Slay

Slay will have his hands full with Rams rookie Puka Nacua, and a returning Cooper Kupp.

#3 Nolan Smith, LB

Smith will look to see his snaps increase at the SAM LB position as he gets more familiar with the NFL game.

#4 Jake Elliott, K

Elliott has become the ultimate weapon and he’s won NFC Special Teams PLayer of the Week twice this season.

#6 WR Devonta Smith

Smith and A.J. Brown will look to have a huge day against an average Rams secondary.

#7 LB Haason Reddick

Reddick recorded his first sack of the season in Week 4.

#8 Marcus Mariota, QB

#11 WR A.J. Brown

Brown was fined on Saturday after his 9 catch, 175-yard, two touchdown performance in the win over Washington last Sunday.

#13 WR Olamide Zaccheaus

Zaccheaus was productive in an expanded role with Quez Watkins missing two games.

#14 RB Kenneth Gainwell

#16 WR Quez Watkins

Watkins returns to the lineup after missing two games with a hamstring injury.

#18 WR Britain Covey

Covey is expected to play after clearing concussion protocol.

#19 QB Tanner McKee

#21 DB Sydney Brown

The rookie will miss this contest with a hamstring injury.

#22 DB Kelee Ringo

#23 RB Rashaad Penny

Penny is an afterthought in the Eagles offense after being a popular free agent signing.

#24 CB James Bradberry

Bradberry could return to the outside cornerback spot with Bradley Roby’s signing and elevation from the practice squad.

#26 DB Terrell Edmunds

#28 CB Josh Jobe

Jobe will return to a reserve cornerback role after struggling against the Commanders.

#30 DB Justin Evans

Evans returns to the lineup after missing one game with a neck injury.

#31 CB Mario Goodrich

#32 DB Reed Blankenship

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Blankenship is developing into one of the top young safeties in the NFL.

#35 RB Boston Scott

#39 CB Eli Ricks

#41 LB Nicholas Morrow

After being a late training camp cut, and signing to the practice squad, Morrow is coming off a three sack game, and is one of the highest graded linebackers in the NFL.

#45 LS Rick Lovato

#48 LB Patrick Johnson

#52 LB Zach Cunningham

Cunningham has been a solid starter at the linebacker position after signing with the Eagles late in training camp.

#53 LB Christian Elliss

#55 DE Brandon Graham

#56 OL Tyler Steen

Steen could be active in Week 5 with Cam Jurgens on injured reserve and Sua Opeta starting at right guard.

#62 OL Jason Kelce

Kelce will play his 144 consecutive game on Sunday. That is the second longest streak in Eagles history and the second longest active streak in the NFL.

#63 OL Jack Driscoll

#65 OL Lane Johnson

An all-world and All-Pro right tackle, Johnson ranks 1st among NFL tackles with a 0.3% knockdown percentage (0 sacks and 3 QB hits allowed in 1,128 pass block snaps) since 2021.