Eagles struggle against Ravens in preseason opener with notable position battles

The Philadelphia Eagles lost to the Baltimore Ravens, 24-7, in their first preseason game on August 15, 2026, at M&T Bank Stadium. The Eagles' offense struggled, gaining only 100 yards on their first 31 plays. Backup quarterbacks Andy Dalton and Tanner McKee both had lackluster performances, with no clear separation in the competition for QB2. Meanwhile, notable position battles included Marcus Epps' absence as a safety and Britain Covey starting as punt returner. The Eagles faced difficulties early, managing consecutive three-and-outs in their initial drives.

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