Now that free company and the NFL Draft are behind us, it’s an excellent time to check out how the 2024 Philadelphia Eagles depth chart is coming collectively. We first examined the offense’s depth chart and we’ll proceed right this moment with the protection earlier than shifting on to particular groups. After that, we’ll submit 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 go rusher he was for the New York Jets. We’ll see if he can sustain his manufacturing with a much 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 in the end agreed to take a pay lower. The Eagles want the Sweat they received earlier in 2023 earlier than he completely fell off within the second half of the season. Smith, the No. 30 general choose from final yr’s NFL Draft, additionally MUST step up now that Reddick is gone. The teaching workers clearly didn’t belief him to play a lot as a rookie however now it’s time to let him sink or swim. BG mentioned this will likely 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 may see some snaps within the Andrew Van Ginkel position (time break up between off-ball linebacker and edge rusher) that Vic Fangio employed final yr. Johnson confirmed some go dashing juice in camp final yr 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 season. Hunt is probably going restricted to a particular groups position at greatest as a rookie; the Eagles have talked about being affected person together with his growth. Jackson is probably going coming into his final offseason with the staff 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 shedding Fletcher Cox to retirement. Davis received off to an encouraging begin in 2023 however in the end pale. Williams, who’s coming into a contract yr, may doubtlessly make one other leap this yr and find yourself taking part in the second most DT snaps behind Carter. Mr. T quietly had his greatest season final yr; he’s an excellent rotational DT possibility behind the highest trio. Ojomo additionally has the potential to make a bounce, particularly after upgrading his jersey quantity from No. 73 to No. 97. Booker hung out on the follow squad final yr. 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 sometimes wish 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 seems comparatively invisible in coaching camp for the third straight offseason. White ought to be motivated to re-prove himself after basically being benched by the top of final season. I’m wondering if VanSumeren may find yourself being this yr’s Reed Blankenship when it comes to unexpectedly working away with a beginning job in camp. The Eagles appear to love him … he’ll at the very least be a depth participant on this staff. If Trot Jr. makes performs in camp/preseason, it’ll be greater than Dean has ever executed 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 yr; 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 displaying 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 plenty of gamers at this place! A lot to be settled. The one stone chilly lock proper now could be Slay as CB1. I’m at the moment giving Bradberry the nod as a veteran however there’s an expectation he’ll be lower 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 sector final yr (113.4 passer score allowed when focused). Mitchell is the strongest contender to begin 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 surface along with the slot. Ringo confirmed potential late final yr and also will attempt to make his case to be a starter. Ricks was in all probability miscast as a nickel possibility; he may be capable of present extra whereas specializing in the surface. Rodgers has beforehand performed properly as a starter so he’s one other contender to begin or at the very least present good depth. McPhearson was the highest backup nickel possibility final yr earlier than he went down with a season-ending damage within the preseason. Jobe was the highest backup possibility on the surface however he fell out of favor after struggling. Garner flashed at occasions in camp final yr and the Eagles used him as an emergency security possibility. May the Eagles transfer him to the again finish of the protection? Corridor may compete to be the backup nickel. Goodrich made the unique 53-man roster final yr 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 aren’t amongst those that could have soured on Blankenship. He was negatively impacted by taking part in via a number of accidents final yr. If he can keep wholesome (a good concern given his previous), he may get again to being a play-maker as a excessive IQ expertise. CJGJ is clearly additionally able to getting his palms on the ball and he figures to deliver an angle edge again to the protection. Like Blankenship, he must show he can keep wholesome. Brown mentioned 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 may nonetheless miss some precious coaching camp reps. It is perhaps greatest to ease him again in from damage with a rotational position. McCollum largely contributed as a particular groups participant final yr. Turning 25.5 years outdated earlier than coaching camp begins, maybe Sam is perhaps 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 may/will get a few of their listed cornerbacks concerned at security. The aforementioned Garner is a reputation to look at in that regard. The Eagles may additionally nonetheless look to signal a veteran security given the out there expertise there … see: Justin Simmons, Eddie Jackson, Quandre Diggs, and many others.
