Philadelphia Eagles face ongoing roster instability following initial 53-man cutdowns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 4:44 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

The Philadelphia Eagles finalized their initial 53-man roster this week, but general manager Howie Roseman continues to evaluate options for potential upgrades. While players who survived the initial cut earned their spots, the team maintains an aggressive approach to monitoring waiver wires and other organizations' rosters for immediate improvements. Several positions remain unsettled, with ongoing competitions for backup roles and depth spots. Quarterbacks Andy Dalton and Tanner McKee continue their battle for the backup position, while the status of wide receiver Elijah Moore and edge rushers Arnold Ebiketie and A.J. Epenesa remains subject to change. The team must also account for future personnel shifts once players on the reserve/injured list become eligible to return.
- •Philadelphia finalized its initial 53-man roster following league-wide cutdown requirements.
- •Quarterbacks Andy Dalton and Tanner McKee remain in a competitive battle for the backup job.
- •Grant Calcaterra and Jakorian Bennett are on the reserve/injured list with return designations.
- •Arnold Ebiketie and A.J. Epenesa face pressure as the team continues to monitor potential roster upgrades.
- 4:44 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles with little margin for error despite making initial roster
"Making the initial 53-man roster is an accomplishment, but keeping a spot may prove far more difficult for several Eagles.
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