The Eagles' coaches finally have some preseason tape to look at -- although they might not like what they see in the team's 27-10 loss to the Tennessee Titans.
Here is a look at who helped or hurt themselves on Thursday, and where each player on the roster currently stands:
Long shots (16): Ryan Bates, Trae Elston, Alex Ellis, Braxton Miller, Donnel Pumphrey, Boston Scott, Will Tye, Nate Herbig, DeAndre Thompkins, Kevin Wilkins, Asantay Brown, Paul Worrilow, Kasim Edebali, Jeremiah McKinnon
Analysis: Pumphrey got a golden chance on Thursday night to make an impact as he was the starting kick and punt returner. He tried he best, taking kicks out of the end zone he shouldn't have, wanting desperately to make something happen. Instead, he fumbled the ball. The good news for Pumphrey is that the other running back on this list, Boston Scott, didn't register a single carry. The bad news for both is that the chances they are going to make the Eagles went down on Thursday night.
Cornerback Jeremiah McKinnon did not have a strong game, and at this point, the Eagles should be very concerned about the depth they have at the position outside of Rasul Douglas, Sidney Jones and Avonte Maddox.
Practice Squad (7): Sua Opeta, Keegan Render, Greg Ward, T.J. Edwards, Carlton Agudosi, Anthony Fabiano, Alex Singleton, Jay Liggins
Analysis: This group of young players have really impressed in training camp, but it is hard to see the Eagles finding a spot on the roster for them. Opeta might be the closest to a roster spot, as he is getting second-team reps at offensive guard and has experience playing tackle as well. Of Edwards and Singleton, Singleton might have a better chance of making the roster due to his role on special teams, but chances are the Eagles try to get both on the practice squad. Agudosi has really stepped up in recent practices, and at 6-foot-6, he has an asset the team can't teach. The Eagles would likely love to get all of this players on the practice squad.
Bubble Players: (18): Josh Adams, Shelton Gibson, Daeshon Hall, Deiondre' Hall, Bruce Hector, Mack Hollins, Cody Kessler, Joshua Perkins, Wendell Smallwood, Corey Clement, Tre Sullivan, Clayton Thorson, Charles Johnson, Marken Michel, Blake Countess, Shareef Miller, Josh Hawkins, Jordan Mailata
Analysis: One new name to the list of bubble players is Kessler, who didn't do anything to help his chances of making the roster other than be the only veteran quarterback behind the now-injured Nate Sudfeld. Kessler was terrible against the Titans, going 3-6 for 12 yards, pulling the ball down plenty of times, something he has done throughout training camp as well. Still, head coach Doug Pederson said after the game that the team has faith in Kessler, and there is now a decent chance he is the top backup in Week 1.
If there was one positive for the Eagles to takeaway from quarterback Clayton Thorson's performance on Thursday night it was that he should make it through waivers easily. He is only still on the bubble because with Sudfeld down, and Kessler set to play a ton in the preseason, there is the chance Thorson ends up being the only healthy option behind Wentz.
It was not a good night for receiver Charles Johnson, who dropped a pass and didn't take advantage of the early playing time he got. Running back Josh Adams also had a poor outing, fumbling away the ball once and nearly dropping a pass that came his way.
Thursday was not a good night for tackle Jordan Mailata, who continues to struggle and doesn't look any closer to being able to play than he was last season. The potential might still be there, but at this point the Eagles might have a hard time finding a roster spot for him if he only plays one position (tackle) and can't be trusted to play.
One player who definitely helped his chances on Thursday night was receiver Marken Michel, who hauled in a 75-yard touchdown from Sudfeld. Michel showed off exactly what the Eagles wanted to see from him — speed. The Eagles don't have much speed on the roster at receiver besides DeSean Jackson. Michel could find his way on as the backup-deep threat.
Almost locked up (3): Johnathan Cyprien, Treyvon Hester, Orlando Scandrick
Analysis: The best way to make the team as a backup is on special teams, and one of the best ways to do that is to be awesome at blocking field goals — which Hester apparently is. Hester, who got his fingertips on the missed Cody Parkey field goal last year in the playoffs, got another one on Thursday night. Special teams coach Dave Fipp will be pushing hard for Hester to make the roster, and he will likely get his wish. New safety Johnathan Cyprien didn't play early on, which isn't a great sign, but he did get in on a nice stop in the running back later on in the game.
Locks (46): Nelson Agholor, J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, Nigel Bradham, Brandon Brooks, Zach Brown, Fletcher Cox, Vinny Curry, Ronald Darby, Andre Dillard, Rasul Douglas, Jake Elliott, Zach Ertz, L.J. Fort, Dallas Goedert, Brandon Graham, Nate Gerry, Kamu Grugier-Hill, Jordan Howard, DeSean Jackson, Malik Jackson, Alshon Jeffery, Timmy Jernigan, Malcolm Jenkins, Lane Johnson, Cameron Johnston, Sidney Jones, Jason Kelce, Cre'Von LeBlanc, Rick Lovato , Avonte Maddox, Jason Peters, Matt Pryor, Hassan Ridgeway, Miles Sanders, Isaac Seumalo, Andrew Sendejo, Darren Sproles, Josh Sweat, Nate Sudfeld, Richard Rodgers, Halapoulivaati Vaitai, Derek Barnett, Rodney McLeod, Jalen Mills, Stefen Wisniewski, Carson Wentz
Analysis: These players will be on the roster in some capacity in Week 1, whether it be on the active roster, the PUP or the injured reserve.
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