Eagles prepare for roster decisions ahead of cut-down day

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Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Eagles prepare for roster decisions ahead of cut-down day
Summary

With cut-down day approaching on August 29, the Philadelphia Eagles are finalizing their 53-man roster. Predictions indicate that quarterbacks Jalen Hurts, Tanner McKee, and Cole Payton will make the cut, while Andy Dalton's performance has complicated his status. Key positions up for debate include running back, tight end, and wide receiver, with players like Carson Steele and Cam Latu making strong cases for inclusion. The final roster decisions will be critical as the Eagles aim for a competitive season ahead.

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  • Cut-down day is on August 29.
  • Jalen Hurts is projected to be the starting quarterback.
  • Carson Steele shows promise for roster inclusion.
  • Competition intensifies for tight end and wide receiver positions.
  • Final roster impacts the Eagles' season outlook.
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  • 12:34 PMYahoo SportsEagles 53-man roster 2.0: Where things stand for Willie Lampkin, Joshua Weru a week ahead of cut-down day
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With cut-down day less than a week away, the Eagles‘ 53-man roster is starting to come into better focus. Here’s my second iteration predicting which players will be on the...

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