The Eagles’ 2026 roster is official, and the biggest takeaway might be what it suggests is still coming.
Philadelphia wrapped up the preseason with a 30-13 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, then announced its final 53-man roster. The group is in place for now, but the way Howie Roseman operates has plenty of Eagles fans expecting more movement before long.
At quarterback, the Eagles kept all four: Jalen Hurts, Andy Dalton, Tanner McKee and Cole Payton. That was the clearest sign the team was willing to stick with the plan Roseman had already talked about.
Here’s how the roster stacks up:
QB: Jalen Hurts, Andy Dalton, Tanner McKee, Cole Payton
RB: Saquon Barkley, Tank Bigsby, Will Shipley
WR: DeVonta Smith, Makai Lemon, Dontayvion Wicks, Hollywood Brown, Darius Cooper, Elijah Moore
TE: Dallas Goedert, Johnny Mundt, Eli Stowers, E.J. Jenkins, Grant Calcaterra (IR)
OL: Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens, Tyler Steen, Lane Johnson, Fred Johnson, Markel Bell, Micah Morris, Willie Lampkin, Drew Kendall
DT: Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, Moro Ojomo, Ty Robinson, Byron Young
EDGE: Jonathan Greenard, Jalyx Hunt, Nolan Smith Jr., AJ Epenesa, Arnold Ebiketie
ILB: Zack Baun, Jihaad Campbell, Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Smael Mondon Jr.
CB: Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, Riq Woolen, Jonathan Jones, Kelee Ringo, Mac McWilliams, Jakorian Bennett (IR)
S: Andrew Mukuba, Marcus Epps, Michael Carter II
ST: Jake Elliott (K), Braden Mann (P), Rocco Underwood (LS)
For the most part, the roster doesn’t come with many surprises. One notable disappointment for some fans was running back Carson Steele not making the 53, though he should still be in the mix for the practice squad.
The larger story is what this roster could mean beyond opening day. Roseman was far quieter in August than he was last year, when he made several trades in 2025. This time, there were none as of when the article went live.
That doesn’t mean the Eagles are done. Far from it.
Roseman has a habit of staying a step ahead, and he can pull off a deal whenever the right one comes along. The article pointed to the trade for Bigsby after Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season as an example of how quickly things can change.
So while the roster is set today, Eagles fans may want to keep watching. This looks like a starting point, not a finished product.
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