Now that free company and the NFL Draft are behind us, it’s a very good time to try how the 2024 Philadelphia Eagles depth chart is coming collectively. We first examined the offense’s depth chart and we’ll proceed immediately with the protection earlier than shifting on to particular groups. After that, we’ll publish our first 53-man roster projection forward of the upcoming season.
DEFENSIVE END / EDGE RUSHER
1 – Bryce Huff
2 – Josh Sweat
3 – Nolan Smith
4 – Brandon Graham
5 – Zack Baun
6 – Patrick Johnson
7 – Julian Okwara
8 – Jalyx Hunt
9 – Tarron Jackson
10 – Terrell Lewis
The Eagles paid Huff to be extra than simply the part-time move rusher he was for the New York Jets. We’ll see if he can sustain his manufacturing with an even bigger workload being placed on his plate. The Eagles actually need him to step up after buying and selling away Haason Reddick. Sweat was in jeopardy of being launched however he finally agreed to take a pay minimize. The Eagles want the Sweat they bought earlier in 2023 earlier than he completely fell off within the second half of the season. Smith, the No. 30 general choose from final 12 months’s NFL Draft, additionally MUST step up now that Reddick is gone. The teaching employees clearly didn’t belief him to play a lot as a rookie however now it’s time to let him sink or swim. BG stated this shall be his final season with the Eagles. He ought to nonetheless be capable of contribute in a restricted rotational capability. The Eagles agreed to phrases with Baun on the primary day of the authorized tampering window, so, they seemingly have a plan for him. He might see some snaps within the Andrew Van Ginkel position (time cut up between off-ball linebacker and edge rusher) that Vic Fangio employed final 12 months. Johnson confirmed some move dashing juice in camp final 12 months however actually solely ever performed particular groups. Okwara, who has 9 sacks over the previous three seasons, is a darkish horse candidate to make the roster if he can keep wholesome and flash this summer time. Hunt is probably going restricted to a particular groups position at finest as a rookie; the Eagles have talked about being affected person along with his improvement. Jackson is probably going coming into his final offseason with the group that drafted him in 2021. Lewis carries extra intrigue than the everyday lengthy shot as a former third-round choose (No. 84 general) however it’s an up-hill battle for him.
DEFENSIVE TACKLE
1 – Jalen Carter
2 – Jordan Davis
3 – Milton Williams
4 – Marlon Tuipulotu
5 – Moro Ojomo
6 – Thomas Booker IV
7 – PJ Mustipher
8 – Gabe Corridor
Carter has potential to be a famous person if he can construct on his rookie season. The Eagles actually need Davis to step up after dropping Fletcher Cox to retirement. Davis bought off to an encouraging begin in 2023 however finally pale. Williams, who’s coming into a contract 12 months, might probably make one other leap this 12 months and find yourself taking part in the second most DT snaps behind Carter. Mr. T quietly had his finest season final 12 months; he’s a very good rotational DT possibility behind the highest trio. Ojomo additionally has the potential to make a leap, particularly after upgrading his jersey quantity from No. 73 to No. 97. Booker frolicked on the apply squad final 12 months. Mustipher is the heaviest-listed DT behind Davis. Corridor has an opportunity to make the roster as an undrafted rookie free agent if he stands out; the Eagles usually prefer to go heavy at DT.
OFF-BALL LINEBACKER
1 – Nakobe Dean
2 – Devin White
3 – Ben VanSumeren
4 – Jeremiah Trotter Jr.
5 – Oren Burks
6 – Brandon Smith
Dean hasn’t come near justifying the religion the Eagles have positioned in him thus religion. It’ll be disappointing if he appears comparatively invisible in coaching camp for the third straight offseason. White needs to be motivated to re-prove himself after primarily being benched by the tip of final season. I ponder if VanSumeren might find yourself being this 12 months’s Reed Blankenship when it comes to unexpectedly operating away with a beginning job in camp. The Eagles appear to love him … he’ll no less than be a depth participant on this group. If Trot Jr. makes performs in camp/preseason, it’ll be greater than Dean has ever performed thus far. He may be capable of make the case for snaps as a rookie. Burks profiles as a particular groups participant at most. Smith had some good particular groups moments final 12 months; we’ll see if he can do something on protection. The Eagles may look to reunite with Zach Cunningham if the younger guys aren’t exhibiting promise in camp.
CORNERBACK
1 – Darius Slay
2 – James Bradberry
3 – Avonte Maddox
4 – Quinyon Mitchell
5 – Cooper DeJean
6 – Kelee Ringo
7 – Eli Ricks
8 – Isaiah Rodgers
9 – Zech McPhearson
10 – Josh Jobe
11 – Mekhi Garner
12 – Tyler Corridor
13 – Mario Goodrich
There positive are numerous gamers at this place! A lot to be settled. The one stone chilly lock proper now could be Slay as CB1. I’m presently giving Bradberry the nod as a veteran however there’s an expectation he’ll be minimize as quickly as June 2. Maddox has beforehand been the Eagles’ nickel cornerback, and so they like him, however he’s struggled to remain wholesome and he wasn’t excellent even when he was on the sphere final 12 months (113.4 passer ranking allowed when focused). Mitchell is the strongest contender to start out throughout from Slay, assuming Bradberry is gone. However I don’t suppose the Eagles are merely going handy him the job. DeJean will compete for enjoying time on the skin along with the slot. Ringo confirmed potential late final 12 months and also will attempt to make his case to be a starter. Ricks was most likely miscast as a nickel possibility; he may be capable of present extra whereas specializing in the skin. Rodgers has beforehand performed effectively as a starter so he’s one other contender to start out or no less than present good depth. McPhearson was the highest backup nickel possibility final 12 months earlier than he went down with a season-ending damage within the preseason. Jobe was the highest backup possibility on the skin however he fell out of favor after struggling. Garner flashed at instances in camp final 12 months and the Eagles used him as an emergency security possibility. Would possibly the Eagles transfer him to the again finish of the protection? Corridor might compete to be the backup nickel. Goodrich made the unique 53-man roster final 12 months however the Eagles by no means actually trusted him to play so he figures to be an extended shot.
SAFETY
1 – Reed Blankenship
2 – C.J. Gardner-Johnson
3 – Sydney Brown
4 – Tristin McCollum
5 – Andre’ Sam
The Eagles are usually not amongst those that might have soured on Blankenship. He was negatively impacted by taking part in by means of a number of accidents final 12 months. If he can keep wholesome (a good concern given his previous), he might get again to being a play-maker as a excessive IQ expertise. CJGJ is clearly additionally able to getting his arms on the ball and he figures to carry an angle edge again to the protection. Like Blankenship, he must show he can keep wholesome. Brown stated he’s on observe to be again for Week 1 however we have to see if that timeline holds up. Even when it’s the case, he might nonetheless miss some invaluable coaching camp reps. It is likely to be finest to ease him again in from damage with a rotational position. McCollum principally contributed as a particular groups participant final 12 months. Turning 25.5 years previous earlier than coaching camp begins, maybe Sam is likely to be extra able to contribute than a typical rookie? And it’s not like he has to leap a ton of gamers on the depth chart, although I’m positive the Eagles might/will get a few of their listed cornerbacks concerned at security. The aforementioned Garner is a reputation to observe in that regard. The Eagles might additionally nonetheless look to signal a veteran security given the obtainable expertise there … see: Justin Simmons, Eddie Jackson, Quandre Diggs, and so forth.
