The Philadelphia Eagles finalized their initial 53-man roster by making more than 30 transactions, then used the practice squad to retain several developmental prospects and experienced reserves.
Philadelphia placed cornerback Jakorian Bennett and tight end Grant Calcaterra on injured reserve with designations to return Aug. 30. Both players had to make the initial roster before being moved to preserve their eligibility to return during the regular season.
The Eagles released 10 vested veterans who were not required to pass through waivers: linebacker Chance Campbell, wide receivers Britain Covey, Danny Gray and Quez Watkins, outside linebacker Tarron Jackson, guard Michael Jordan, running back Dameon Pierce, tight end Stone Smartt and cornerbacks Ambry Thomas and Shaun Wade.
Philadelphia waived the following 26 players:
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Rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon is among the Eagles players not suited up for tonight's preseason game against the Patriots, Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
The Eagles' first-round pick injured his hamstring on Aug. 3 and missed nine practices before returning to limited work on Thursday.
Lemon will have two weeks to catch up before the season opener.
Linebacker Jihaad Campbell, running back Tank Bigsby, defensive tackle Byron Young (shoulder), wide receiver Hollywood Brown, wide receiver Elijah Moore (neck), cornerback Jakorian Bennett (knee), tight end Grant Calcaterra (back) and offensive tackle John Ojukwu (pectoral) are among players who played last week who are not playing tonight, per McLane.

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The Eagles enter training camp with a defense that looks dramatically different from the one that finished last season, but the new structure may give Vic Fangio one of the most athletic and flexible groups in the NFC. Philadelphia is still built through the trenches with Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, and Moro Ojomo, but the strength of the roster could shift toward a loaded cornerback room led by Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, and Riq Woolen. The biggest questions are not about whether the Eagles have talent. They are about how quickly the new pieces settle, how the edge-rusher rotation forms, and who earns the safety and linebacker roles around the established core.
The defensive line begins with Carter, Davis, and Ojomo. Carter played through two badly injured shoulders last season and still became the Eagles' lone Pro Bowl starter, producing 33 tackles, 41 quarterback pressures, 11 quarterback hits, and three sacks in 12 games. Davis signed a three-year, $78 million deal and remains central to Philadelphia's run defense, while Ojomo enters the final year of his contract after seeing his snap count rise and finishing second on the team in sacks. Ty Robinson and Byron Young give the Eagles young rotational options, while Gabe Hall is trying to secure a depth role.
Edge rusher is one of the most important camp battles. Jonathan Greenard arrives as the projected top-of-the-rotation pass rusher, giving Fangio a veteran presence who can work off the interior disruption created by Carter and Davis. Jalyx Hunt and Nolan Smith remain major pieces of the plan, with Hunt coming off a season in which he led the team in sacks and interceptions, while Smith needs to turn pressure flashes into more consistent production after missing time in 2025. Arnold Ebiketie, A.J. Epenesa, Uar Bernard, Jose Ramirez, Ta'Quon Graham, Keyshawn James-Newby, and Joshua Weru will compete for rotational snaps and roster spots after Joe Tryon-Shoyinka's retirement removed one veteran from the room.
Linebacker remains led by Zack Baun, while Jihaad Campbell's shoulder recovery will shape the rest of the depth chart. Campbell's playing time was limited when Nakobe Dean returned last season, but Dean's departure creates a clearer path once Campbell is healthy. Jeremiah Trotter Jr. and Smael Mondon Jr. enter camp looking for breakout opportunities, while Chance Campbell, Deontae Lawson, and Chandler Martin are battling for depth and special teams roles.
Cornerback could be Philadelphia's best position group. Mitchell is already one of the league's top young outside corners, and DeJean's versatility allows Fangio to move him around the formation without weakening the secondary. Woolen's arrival on a one-year deal worth up to $15 million gives the Eagles rare size, speed, and ball production opposite Mitchell. Kelee Ringo and Jakorian Bennett can now compete from reserve roles instead of being forced into every-week starter responsibilities, while Jonathan Jones, Mac McWilliams,