The Eagles are in Detroit and a little under 18 hours away from kicking off the season opener on the road against the Lions.
The Birds are a slight favorite and will look to start the season on a positive note with a huge home matchup against the Vikings ahead on Monday Night Football.
Jalen Hurts will look to cement his status and a new contract this season, while Jonathan Gannon’s retooled defense could be among the best in the NFL.
With the team settled in and prepared, here’s an updated look at the 53-man roster with news and notes after the elevation of Britain Covey.
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Hurts can use a dynamic showing on Sunday with a huge Monday night football tilt against Kirk Cousins and the Vikings set for Week 2.
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Initially drafted by the Lions, Slay is returning to Detroit for the second time since being traded to the Eagles.
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Pascal will play his first game with Philadelphia, and the physical wideout should provide considerable dividends in the red zone.
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The Slim Reaper will look to build on his impressive rookie season.
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The ‘Weapon’ will make his debut with Philadelphia, and Reddick should significantly enhance the Birds’ pass rush.
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The former Auburn punter had a solid preseason and will look to improve on his 2021 season.
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The veteran quarterback is in the final year of his rookie deal and gives Philadelphia one of the best insurance policies in football.
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Brown will make his debut with Philadelphia amid big expectations and a huge contract.
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The second-year running back is a dual-threat and impact player in the red zone.
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The third wide receiver on the depth chart, Watkins may be the teams most explosive player.
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The former Georgia All-American linebacker will make his NFL debut in a reserve role, but his presence will be felt.
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Book is the third quarterback on the roster and unlikely to be active after being claimed off waivers from New Orleans at the roster deadline.
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Epps will debut as a full-time starter, returning to the scene of his most impressive performance in 2021.
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The newest Eagle is already taking first-team reps at safety and should enhance the secondary from day one.
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Bradberry will make his debut at cornerback for the Eagles against the physical DJ Chark.
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Sanders says he’s healthy entering a contract year, and he’ll look to log his first 1,000-yard rushing season.
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Jobe switched to jersey No. 28 and is the fifth cornerback on the roster.
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Scott made Philadelphia’s 53-man roster and could see time at safety and Slot cornerback.
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The hard-running Sermon could be listed as inactive after being claimed off waivers.
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Wallace is now a key contributor for the Eagles entering his third season.
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The athletic linebacker offers dynamic playmaking ability for an Eagles defense lacking such a presence at the position.
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Blankenship will make his debut and will bring an aura of physicality to the safety position.
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Graham returns to his hometown of Detroit after missing the 2021 matchup with a torn Achilles.
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Seumalo will make his first start at right guard.
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Edwards was among the best players on the defense this summer, and he’ll bring his usual physicality, along with improved athleticism.
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Kelce will make his 123rd consecutive regular-season start at center for the Eagles.
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The second-year pass rusher is a player to watch in specific packages.
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Goedert enters the first year of his new deal and he’ll be the central figure at tight end with Zach Ertz in Arizona.
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The massive Georgia defensive tackle will make his NFL debut on the road against a Lions team missing two starters on the offensive line and potentially center Frank Ragnow.
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Sweat tied for the team lead in sacks last season, and Haason Reddick should free him up for an uptick in production.
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Covey was elevated from the practice squad and will likely be featured in the return game.
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