Eagles Soar Past Jets, Roster Cuts Loom Before Deadline

On August 19th, the Philadelphia Eagles capped off their preseason schedule with a 19-17 victory over the New York Jets. Now that the exhibition games are complete, the team's attention has turned to the critical task of reducing their roster to the 53-player limit before the August 26th cutdown deadline.

As the defending Super Bowl champions, the Eagles have a strong and talented squad, which means general manager Howie Roseman and head coach Nick Sirianni will face some difficult choices in the coming days. The article highlights three players who are likely to be cut from the team's final roster: linebacker Azeez Ojulari, cornerback Adoree' Jackson, and quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson.

Ojulari, a 2021 second-round draft pick of the New York Giants, has struggled with injuries and failed to live up to expectations since joining the league. He signed with the Eagles this offseason, but it now appears unlikely that he will make the final roster. The team has other options at the linebacker position, and Ojulari has not done enough during training camp to convince the coaching staff that he deserves a spot.

The cornerback position is also a point of contention, with Jakorian Bennett, Adoree' Jackson, and Kelee Ringo all vying for the CB2 role opposite Quinyon Mitchell. However, it seems that defensive coordinator Vic Fangio does not favor Jackson, and the team may opt for the younger and more versatile Ringo instead.

Finally, the addition of sixth-round draft pick Kyle McCord has effectively sealed the fate of Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who was already a long shot to make the roster. With Jalen Hurts as the starting quarterback and Tanner McKee and McCord expected to be the backups, there appears to be no room for Thompson-Robinson on the Eagles' final 53-man squad.