# Jeff Kerr: Kerr's third Eagles 53-man roster projection names the players he expects to make the team at each position, with Cole Payton, Elijah Moore, Johnny Wilson, Gabe Hall and Rocco Underwood left off; he also predicts Underwood is exposed to waivers and returns to the practice squad, Deontae Lawson lands on the practice squad, and Eli Stowers is the TE3. **Claimed:** Aug 16, 2026 **Pundit:** Jeff Kerr — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/jeff-kerr **Outlet:** Sports Illustrated — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/outlets/sports-illustrated **How it reached us:** published in writing **Original:** https://www.si.com/nfl/eagles/onsi/updated-eagles-53-man-roster-projection-3-0-is-there-room-for-joshua-weru-01m0554xk40f 58 checkable claims — 56 roster spot calls and 2 depth chart calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet. It names 57 players and teams, each linked to their own record. 49 of 58 have settled so far, averaging 98 out of 100, against 89.8 for a naive guess at the same calls. Of the 1 unsettled call enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the rest of the room. > With Week 1 in the preseason in the rearview mirror, here's my third 53-man roster projection. *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **Braden Mann to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Braden Mann, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jonathan Greenard to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jonathan Greenard, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Cam Jurgens to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Cam Jurgens, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Marcus Epps to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Marcus Epps, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Andrew Mukuba to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Andrew Mukuba, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Cooper DeJean to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Cooper DeJean, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Markel Bell to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Markel Bell, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Michael Carter II to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Michael Carter II, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Drew Kendall to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Drew Kendall, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Kelee Ringo to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kelee Ringo, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Rocco Underwood to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Rocco Underwood, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Marquise Brown to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Marquise Brown, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jalen Carter to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jalen Carter, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Zack Baun to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Zack Baun, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Darius Cooper to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Darius Cooper, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Makai Lemon to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Makai Lemon, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Dontayvion Wicks to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Dontayvion Wicks, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Tanner McKee to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Tanner McKee, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jordan Mailata to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jordan Mailata, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jake Elliott to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jake Elliott, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Quinyon Mitchell to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Quinyon Mitchell, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Saquon Barkley to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Micah Morris to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Micah Morris, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Eli Stowers to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Eli Stowers, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Jonathan Jones to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jonathan Jones, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Fred Johnson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Fred Johnson, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Smael Mondon Jr. to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Smael Mondon Jr., Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Willie Lampkin to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Willie Lampkin, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Jalyx Hunt to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jalyx Hunt, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Moro Ojomo to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Moro Ojomo, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **DeVonta Smith to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: DeVonta Smith, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Tyler Steen to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Tyler Steen, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Arnold Ebiketie to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Arnold Ebiketie, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Will Shipley to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Will Shipley, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Andy Dalton to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Andy Dalton, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Byron Young to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Byron Young, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jihaad Campbell to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jihaad Campbell, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Dallas Goedert to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Dallas Goedert, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Johnny Mundt to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Johnny Mundt, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Landon Dickerson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Landon Dickerson, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Lane Johnson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Lane Johnson, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jeremiah Trotter Jr. to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **A.J. Epenesa to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: A.J. Epenesa, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Ty Robinson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Ty Robinson, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Tank Bigsby to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Tank Bigsby, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jordan Davis to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jordan Davis, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Nolan Smith to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Nolan Smith, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Riq Woolen to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Riq Woolen, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jalen Hurts to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Deontae Lawson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Deontae Lawson, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet - **John Ojukwu to be 5th on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: John Ojukwu, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet - **Andre' Sam to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Andre' Sam, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet - **Eli Stowers to be 3rd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Eli Stowers, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet - **Chance Campbell to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Chance Campbell, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet - **John Ojukwu to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: John Ojukwu, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet - **Uar Bernard to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Uar Bernard, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet - **Cameron Latu to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Cameron Latu, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet - **Gabe Hall to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Gabe Hall, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet ## Who this take is about - Braden Mann — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/braden-mann - Philadelphia Eagles — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/eagles - Jonathan Greenard — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jonathan-greenard - Cam Jurgens — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/cam-jurgens - Marcus Epps — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/marcus-epps - Andrew Mukuba — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/andrew-mukuba - Cooper DeJean — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/cooper-dejean - Markel Bell — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/markel-bell - Michael Carter II — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/michael-carter-ii - Drew Kendall — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/drew-kendall - Kelee Ringo — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/kelee-ringo - Rocco Underwood — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/rocco-underwood - Marquise Brown — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/marquise-brown - Jalen Carter — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jalen-carter - Zack Baun — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/zack-baun - Darius Cooper — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/darius-cooper - Makai Lemon — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/makai-lemon - Dontayvion Wicks — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/dontayvion-wicks - Tanner McKee — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/tanner-mckee - Jordan Mailata — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jordan-mailata - Jake Elliott — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jake-elliott - Quinyon Mitchell — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/quinyon-mitchell - Saquon Barkley — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/saquon-barkley - Micah Morris — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/micah-morris - Eli Stowers — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/eli-stowers - Jonathan Jones — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jonathan-jones - Fred Johnson — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/fred-johnson - Smael Mondon Jr. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/smael-mondon-jr - Willie Lampkin — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/willie-lampkin - Jalyx Hunt — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jalyx-hunt - Moro Ojomo — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/moro-ojomo - DeVonta Smith — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/devonta-smith - Tyler Steen — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/tyler-steen - Arnold Ebiketie — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/arnold-ebiketie - Will Shipley — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/will-shipley - Andy Dalton — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/andy-dalton - Byron Young — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/byron-young - Jihaad Campbell — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jihaad-campbell - Dallas Goedert — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/dallas-goedert - Johnny Mundt — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/johnny-mundt - Landon Dickerson — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/landon-dickerson - Lane Johnson — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/lane-johnson - Jeremiah Trotter Jr. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jeremiah-trotter-jr - A.J. Epenesa — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/a-j-epenesa - Ty Robinson — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/ty-robinson - Tank Bigsby — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/tank-bigsby - Jordan Davis — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jordan-davis - Nolan Smith — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/nolan-smith - Riq Woolen — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/riq-woolen - Jalen Hurts — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jalen-hurts - Deontae Lawson — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/deontae-lawson - John Ojukwu — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/john-ojukwu - Andre' Sam — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/andre-sam - Chance Campbell — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/chance-campbell - Uar Bernard — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/uar-bernard-1580 - Cameron Latu — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/cameron-latu - Gabe Hall — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/gabe-hall ## What others said about the same people - Tyler Sullivan on Philadelphia Eagles: Sullivan takes the Jaguars to beat the Browns, doubting Deshaun Watson, and takes the Eagles over the Commanders at home. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/ac678dcb-56cb-48c5-912c-3e8c8522e681 (scored 100) - Gregg Rosenthal on Philadelphia Eagles: Rosenthal picked the Texans to reach the Super Bowl, the Eagles to win the NFC East and to beat Washington in Week 1, and the Dolphins to end up with the No. 1 pick in the 2027 draft. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/506d4078-f2ff-4a40-bff4-b764e136a7e7 (scored 100) - Vani Hanamirian on Philadelphia Eagles: The show's producer takes the optimistic side at 12-5 for the Eagles and predicts a low-scoring 17-10 week one win over Washington. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/9ee237b2-cac6-4c0d-88fc-72e1f79b35f1 (scored 88.1) - Dave Uram on Philadelphia Eagles: The station's Bulldog reporter leans to 10 wins rather than 12 for the Eagles, expects them to start 2-0 by beating Washington and Tennessee, and predicts a 21-20 Eagles win in the opener. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/00b30674-12cb-41b5-9369-6b1cddbf3bad (scored 97.62) - Dan "Buzz" Wilson on Philadelphia Eagles: The host (called Dan by his guest) predicts the Eagles go 12-5, make the playoffs with a likely divisional-round exit, and beat Washington 24-17 in the week one opener; he also guesses Andy Dalton is the backup QB. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/f09a6ee8-a884-4d80-bfcd-58b70d9235d8 (scored 88.1) - Nick Wright on Philadelphia Eagles: Wright picked Tampa Bay to beat Cincinnati outright, Philadelphia to beat Washington, Dallas to beat the Giants, and said he was one of the few nationally to pick the Chiefs to win it all. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/5b52c3b5-50b8-4e09-9fb0-41c9bf1aaf8b (scored 100) ## More roster spot calls The same kind of call, about other players and teams. - John Shipley on Jack Kiser: Shipley projects a full 16-player (plus one international/exemption spot) Jaguars practice squad for 2026, naming specific players at each position he expects to land there. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/c0a52b7c-63b2-4e18-b7da-9342dbbc111f (scored 0) - Cody Rourke on Mitchell Fraboni: Rourke names the Ravens as the bounce-back team most likely to be dangerous in the AFC again, and says Houston's defense alone should carry the Texans into the postseason. He also expects long snapper Mitchell Fraboni to be one of Denver's practice-squad elevations for the Chiefs game, and slots Pat Bryant as Denver's third receiver behind Courtland Sutton and Jaylen Waddle. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/ecf0b4d8-7096-41e4-b8bd-f37d5cdcd8d5 (scored 0) - Sayre Bedinger on Adam Prentice: Benninger expects Houston's elite defense to make them either a division winner or a wild card team, thinks Marvin Mims was trending toward being Denver's fourth receiver rather than just the return man, and figures Adam Prentice will be the Broncos' other practice-squad call-up. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/ac244b64-ba35-48be-bad9-b54ef4f4fcfc (scored 0) - Bob Morris on Adam Prentice: Morris predicts Jarrett Stidham holds the backup QB job behind Bo Nix, Adam Prentice makes the 53-man roster as the fullback/fourth back, and Lucas Krull gets cut. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/fbd4f215-eaf5-4bff-9431-d661656ff28a (scored 100) - Erick Trickel on Adam Prentice: After the Broncos' preseason opener, Trickel argued fullback Adam Prentice has shown enough value to earn a spot on the 53-man roster ahead of the team's fourth running back options (Jaleel McLaughlin, Tyler Badie, Cody Schrader). — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/3b8bcd8c-c4ab-4a02-9bb6-39d20cae9d37 (scored 100) - Nick Shook on Aaron Donald: Shook unveiled his first NFL power rankings of the year, putting the Rams first, the Broncos second and the defending champion Seahawks only third, with the Dolphins last. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/ea18c6ec-7662-4e66-91ed-4d0ef9d7d97d (scored 100) --- Accuracy is 0-100 against what actually happened. 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