Eagles Roster Battle Heats Up as Preseason Winds Down

As the Philadelphia Eagles enter the final week of the 2025 preseason, the focus is shifting towards the team's roster decisions. With training camp now complete, the task of finalizing the 53-man roster falls on general manager Howie Roseman, head coach Nick Sirianni, and the coaching staff.

The Eagles will face the New York Jets in their final preseason game before the roster must be reduced to 53 players by the August 26 deadline. One of the tightest position battles is at wide receiver, where the team has a talented group led by stars A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, along with emerging third option Jahan Dotson and the newly acquired John Metchie.

The competition for the final wide receiver spots is fierce, with players like Ainias Smith, Darius Cooper, Elijah Cooks, Avery Williams, Terrace Marshall, and Giles Jackson all vying for a roster spot. Undrafted rookie Darius Cooper has emerged as a training camp standout, catching six passes for 82 yards and a touchdown in the preseason opener against the Bengals. His strong performance has put him in the mix for a spot on the final roster.

As the Eagles prepare for the regular season and their Week 1 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, the coaching staff will have some tough decisions to make in the coming days to finalize the 53-man roster.