{
  "id": 4522440,
  "title": "Eagles depth chart: First look at the initial 2026 roster",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/eagles-depth-chart-first-look-at-the-initial-2026-roster",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T23:17:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/eagles-depth-chart-first-look-231713342.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Philadelphia Eagles have released their initial 2026 roster, with a strong focus on offense and defense. The team kept 27 players on offense and 23 on defense, maintaining four quarterbacks - Jalen Hurts, Tanner McKee, Andy Dalton, and Cole Payton. The running back position includes Saquon Barkley, Tank Bigsby, and Will Shipley. Wide receivers DeVonta Smith, Dontayvion Wicks, Makai Lemon, Hollywood Brown, Darius Cooper, and Elijah Moore were retained, with Elijah Moore showing productive training camp performances.\n\nOn defense, the Philadelphia Eagles retained five edge rushers, including Jonathan Greenard, Jalyx Hunt, Nolan Smith, A.J. Epensa, and Arnold Ebiketie. The defensive tackle roster features Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, Moro Ojomo, Byron Young, and Ty Robinson. Linebacker positions are filled with Zack Baun, Jihaad Campbell, Jeremiah Trotter Jr., and Smael Mondon Jr. Cornerback options include Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, Riq Woolen, Kelee Ringo, Jonathan Jones, and Mac McWilliams. Andrew Mukuba, Marcus Epps, and Michael Carter II are the safety choices.\n\nSpecial teams consist of Jake Elliott as kicker, Braden Mann as punter, and Rocco Underwood as long snapper. Injured reserve/Designated for return players will miss at least four games before being eligible to return. The Eagles can start signing players to their 16-man practice squad starting on Monday afternoon.\n\nOverall, the Eagles maintained a strong roster with depth in both offensive and defensive positions, while showcasing their commitment to development and flexibility in case of injuries or trades.",
  "summary": "How many wins do you see from this group?",
  "key_points": [
    "Eagles retain 27 offensive players and 23 defensive players for 2026 roster.",
    "Team keeps four quarterbacks: Jalen Hurts, Tanner McKee, Andy Dalton, Cole Payton.",
    "Defense features five edge rushers: Jonathan Greenard, Jalyx Hunt, Nolan Smith."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Takeaways from Eagles initial 53-man roster",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/takeaways-from-eagles-initial-53-man-roster",
        "published": "2026-08-30T23:16:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}