Eagles outline projected 53-man roster following Ravens preseason loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 3:42 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

The Philadelphia Eagles lost to the Baltimore Ravens 24-7 in their preseason opener. The coaching staff is evaluating the roster ahead of the final cutdown day. Notable surprises in the projected 53-man roster include rookie QB Cole Payton and undrafted WR Darius Cooper, with both impressing in the game. Most starters did not participate, and the team struggled with only six first downs and no conversions on third down. The Eagles have two remaining preseason games for final evaluations before trimming their roster from 90 players to 53.
- •Eagles lost to Ravens 24-7 in preseason opener.
- •Projected roster highlights rookie QB Cole Payton and WR Darius Cooper.
- •Team posted just 159 total yards, struggling on offense.
- •Eagles have two more preseason games for player evaluations.
- •Cutdown day is approaching for roster adjustments.
- 3:42 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles' 53-man roster projection reveals surprise names after Ravens loss
"Rookie QB Cole Payton and undrafted WR Darius Cooper are among the surprise names in the Eagles' projected 53-man roster.
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