Eagles face tough roster decisions ahead of NFL cut deadline
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 10:58 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles must finalize their 53-man roster ahead of Sunday’s cutdown deadline. With only practices and a preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals remaining, 10 players are identified as on the roster bubble. Standout performances from players like Willie Lampkin and Carson Steele heighten the competition, while veterans like Grant Calcaterra face uncertainty. Evaluations will hinge on positional needs and special teams considerations as the decision-makers assess each player's fit for the upcoming season.
- •Eagles must finalize their 53-man roster by Sunday at 6 p.m.
- •Willie Lampkin and Carson Steele are standout performers this summer.
- •Veterans like Grant Calcaterra may not secure a roster spot.
- •Evaluations influenced by performance in practices and preseason games.
- •Team has a final preseason game against the Bengals before cuts.
- 10:58 AMYahoo Sports — 9 Eagles on roster bubble as cuts loom. Recent draft class faces big hit
- 7:01 PMYahoo Sports — 10 Eagles on the roster bubble: Which camp star could miss the cut?
"Here are 10 Philadelphia Eagles on the roster bubble ahead of Sunday's 53-man roster cutdown deadline.
"Eagles cuts could hit a recent draft class particularly hard. Here are 9 players on the roster bubble
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 10:58 AM9 Eagles on roster bubble as cuts loom. Recent draft class faces big hit
Eagles cuts could hit a recent draft class particularly hard. Here are 9 players on the roster bubble
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 7:01 PM10 Eagles on the roster bubble: Which camp star could miss the cut?
Here are 10 Philadelphia Eagles on the roster bubble ahead of Sunday's 53-man roster cutdown deadline.
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