PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Eagles open the 2024 NFL regular season against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 6 in São Paulo, Brazil. The roster is full of household names, including skill players Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. But there are some depth questions at a few spots, such as offensive line and tight end.
The roster will be cut to 53 players by 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Here is a projection for the Eagles:
QUARTERBACK (3): Jalen Hurts, Kenny Pickett, Tanner McKee
McKee, a 2023 sixth-round pick out of Stanford, had a strong summer and arguably outplayed Pickett. But Pickett has more in-game experience and holds onto the No. 2 job, for now. Hurts only threw one interception during the entirety of training camp and has looked in command of new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore's scheme.
RUNNING BACKS (3): Saquon Barkley, Kenneth Gainwell, Will Shipley
Barkley is expected to get a heavy workload after signing a three-year, $37.75 million contract this offseason. Shipley, a rookie out of Clemson, has had a strong preseason both as a runner and a pass catcher. If he can prove to be a reliable pass protector, he'll find a role in the offense.
WIDE RECEIVERS (5): A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Jahan Dotson, Parris Campbell, Britain Covey, Johnny Wilson
The Eagles landed their presumptive No. 3 wide receiver when they acquired Dotson from the Washington Commanders. His speed should open things up further for playmakers Brown and Smith. Rookie fifth-round pick Ainias Smith, coming off a stress fracture in his shin, had a slow start to the offseason. The Eagles will have to figure out whether they can get him safely onto their practice squad if they release him.
TIGHT ENDS (3): Dallas Goedert, Grant Calcaterra, E.J. Jenkins
Calcaterra appears to have secured the No. 2 tight end role. Jenkins, a second-year player out of Georgia Tech, has flashed some playmaking skills this preseason and appears to be worth holding on to.
OFFENSIVE LINEMEN (10): Lane Johnson, Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens, Tyler Steen, Mekhi Becton, Fred Johnson, Trevor Keegan, Matt Hennessy, Dylan McMahon
Becton has made the transition from tackle to guard and is in line to claim the starting right guard spot. There are three high-end, well-established players on the line in Johnson, Dickerson and Mailata, but with Jurgens replacing future Hall of Famer Jason Kelce at center and Becton assuming a new role, there are more questions around this unit than usual and there's less proven depth behind the starting five than in years past.
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN (8): Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, Josh Sweat, Brandon Graham, Milton Williams, Marlon Tuipulotu, Bryce Huff, Thomas Booker
Coaches have noted improved conditioning for Carter and Davis relative to this time last year. The team needs both to play more consistently to help make up for the absence of Fletcher Cox, who is now retired. Another big question is whether Huff, who was a pass-rush specialist with the Jets, can make the jump to being a successful three-down player.
LINEBACKERS (7): Nolan Smith, Jalyx Hunt, Devin White, Nakobe Dean, Zack Baun, Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Ben VanSumeren
Baun and White have been the most consistent pairing at first-team linebacker this offseason, but defensive coordinator Vic Fangio has rotated through a number of looks. Dean has made a push in recent days, stringing together some of his best practices in an Eagles uniform.
CORNERBACKS (7): Darius Slay, Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, Avonte Maddox, Isaiah Rodgers, Kelee Ringo
Fangio said they need to be careful not to overload Mitchell, but he has quite a bit on his plate. He is on target to secure the starting nickel spot and has also been lining up outside at times when the Eagles are in their base look. DeJean was sidelined for three weeks with a hamstring injury and is still rounding back into form. He'll likely find a role on defense at some point this season.
SAFETIES (4): C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Reed Blankenship, Sydney Brown, Tristin McCollum
DeJean has some safety experience in his background and could theoretically slide in if something happens to starters Gardner-Johnson or Blankenship. James Bradberry moved from corner to safety this offseason, but it's debatable whether he is in the team's plans.
SPECIALISTS (3): Jake Elliott, Braden Mann, Rick Lovato
Elliott wasn't his surefire self this preseason, but there's confidence he'll round into form. He was 30-of-32 in field goal attempts in 2023, including 7-of-8 from 50 yards-plus.