Eagles updated 53-man roster vs. Buccaneers: News and notes for wild card matchup

The Eagles are in Tampa for an intriguing wild card matchup against the NFC South champion, Buccaneers, on ABC/ESPN, Monday Night Football.

After the Cowboys’ upset loss to the Packers and Lions win over the Rams, the Philadlphia-Tampa winner will travel to Detroit for a divisional-round matchup next Sunday.

The Bucs and Eagles have met five previous times, including Tampa Bay’s NFC Championship Game in Philadelphia in 2002 to close out Veteran’s Stadium. The most recent postseason meeting came just two years ago, in 2021, in Jalen Hurts’ first road playoff start; Tampa won 31-15.

With final preparations completed for both teams, we’re at an updated 53-man roster for the Eagles.

#0 D'Andre Swift, RB

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Swift is a Pro Bowler, and will look to put his stamp on a breakout season with a potential divisional round matchup against his former team looming.

#1 QB Jalen Hurts

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Hurts made his playoff debut against Tampa at Raymond James Stadium back in 2022 and the Eagles star will look to make all the throws despite dealing with an injured right middle finger.

#2 CB Darius Slay

Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay (2) reacts after breaking up a pass play against the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Slay will return to the lineup after missing four games with a knee injury.

#3 Nolan Smith, LB

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The rookie has seen his snaps increase on a weekly basis and he’ll play a key role in the Eagles pass rush.

#4 Jake Elliott, K

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 25: Jake Elliott #4 of the Philadelphia Eagles kicks a field goal during the fourth quarter against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on December 25, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)

#6 WR Devonta Smith

Dec 31, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) against the Arizona Cardinals at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Smith returns to the lineup after missing the season finale with an injury and his presence will be needed with A.J. Brown out.

#7 LB Haason Reddick

Jan 7, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick (7) stretches before the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Reddick will enter the matchup as 1 OF 2 NFL players with 11.0+ sacks in each of the the last four seasons (Myles Garrett).

Reddick led the Eagles defense with 11.0 sacks, which ranked 9th in the NFL from Weeks 4-18.

Reddick also became the sixth Eagle to register 11.0+ sacks in backto-back seasons (including a career-high 16.0 sacks last season).

#8 Marcus Mariota, QB

Aug 24, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) passes the ball against the Indianapolis Colts during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

#10 P Braden Mann

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 07: Braden Mann #10 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts prior to the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on January 07, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

#11 WR A.J. Brown

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 07: Nick McCloud #44 of the New York Giants forces a fumble by A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at MetLife Stadium on January 07, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Brown will miss the game with a knee sprain suffered in the season finale to the Giants.

#13 WR Olamide Zaccheaus

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With A.J. Brown out, Zaccheaus could see an increased role.

#14 RB Kenneth Gainwell

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 07: Kenneth Gainwell #14 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs the ball during the first quarter in the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on January 07, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

#16 WR Quez Watkins

Jan 7, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Quez Watkins (16) catches a touchdown pass in front of New York Giants safety Dane Belton (24) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Watkins could see Jalen Hurts dial his number early and often.

#18 WR Britian Covey

Jan 7, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Britain Covey (18) is tackled by New York Giants safety Dane Belton (24) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

#19 QB Tanner McKee

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#21 DB Sydney Brown

Jan 7, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Eagles safety Sydney Brown (21) is carted off the field after an injury during the first half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

#22 CB Kelee Ringo

Jan 7, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Kelee Ringo (22) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Ringo could see his snaps decline with Darius Slay back in the lineup.

#23 RB Rashaad Penny

Jan 7, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Rashaad Penny (23) carries the ball as New York Giants linebacker Micah McFadden (41) and linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) pursue during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

#24 CB James Bradberry

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 25: James Bradberry #24, Kevin Byard #31 and Shaquille Leonard #53 of the Philadelphia Eagles tackle Matt Breida #31 of the New York Giants during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 25, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

Bradberry struggled down the stretch, but will play a key role against Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.

#28 CB Josh Jobe

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 08: Josh Jobe #28 of the Philadelphia Eagles during warm up before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

#29 CB Avonte Maddox

Dec 31, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Avonte Maddox (29) in front of cornerback Eli Ricks (39) during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Maddox could see snaps at safety if Reed Blankenship can’t play due to injury.

#31 DB Kevin Byard

Jan 7, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nicholas Morrow (41) and linebacker Patrick Johnson (48) and safety Kevin Byard (31) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

#32 DB Reed Blankenship

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 07: Reed Blankenship #32 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates an interception with Eli Ricks #39 during the second quarter in the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on January 07, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Blankenship will be a gametime decision against the Buccaneers on Monday night.

#33 CB Bradley Roby

Jan 7, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants running back Eric Gray (20) carries the ball as Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Bradley Roby (33) and linebacker Shaquille Leonard (53) pursue during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

#35 RB Boston Scott

Jan 7, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) hands off to running back Boston Scott (35) during the second half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

#39 CB Eli Ricks

Jan 7, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson (17) gains yards after catch as Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Eli Ricks (39) pursues during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

#41 LB Nicholas Morrow

Jan 7, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nicholas Morrow (41) and linebacker Patrick Johnson (48) and safety Kevin Byard (31) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

#45 LS Rick Lovato

Aug 12, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles long snapper Rick Lovato (45) in a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

#48 LB Patrick Johnson

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 26: Patrick Johnson #48 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after a play during the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Lincoln Financial Field on November 26, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

#51 OL Cam Jurgens

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#52 LB Zach Cunningham

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 07: Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants runs the ball while defended by Zach Cunningham #52 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at MetLife Stadium on January 07, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

#53 LB Shaquille Leonard

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 25: Shaquille Leonard #53 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after a tackle during the first quarter against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on December 25, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)

#55 DE Brandon Graham

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 26: Brandon Graham #55 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after his team’s 37-34 win against the Buffalo Bills at Lincoln Financial Field on November 26, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

#56 OL Tyler Steen

Aug 17, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles guard Tyler Steen (56) looks on in a game against the Cleveland Browns at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

#57 LB Ben VanSumeren

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 24: Sam Ehlinger #4 of the Indianapolis Colts runs the ball and is tackled by Ben VanSumeren #57 of the Philadelphia Eagles in the second half of the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 24, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Colts defeated the Eagles 27-13. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

#62 OL Jason Kelce

TAMPA, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 25: Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles blocks Devin White #45 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as D’Andre Swift #0 carries the ball during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium on September 25, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

Kelce earned his sixth All-Pro honors this week.

#63 OL Jack Driscoll

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 15: Jack Driscoll #63 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on after the second half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on November 15, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won 27-17. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

#65 OL Lane Johnson

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 31: Cam Jurgens #51 and Lane Johnson #65 of the Philadelphia Eagles warm up before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Lincoln Financial Field on December 31, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

#68 OL Jordan Mailata

Jan 7, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata (68) on the field before the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

#69 OL Landon Dickerson

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 15: Jason Kelce #62 and Landon Dickerson #69 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up before the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 15, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

#72 DT Moro Ojomo

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – DECEMBER 18: Moro Ojomo #72 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on during the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on December 18, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

#74 OL Fred Johnson

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – AUGUST 12: Offensive tackle Fred Johnson #50 of the Philadelphia Eagles lines up against the Baltimore Ravens during a preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium on August 12, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

#78 OL Sua Opeta

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#80 WR Julio Jones

Dec 31, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Julio Jones (80) catches 22-yard touchdown pass against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Jones could see an uptick in snaps wiht A.J. Brown ruled out.

#81 TE Grant Calcaterra

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 25: Grant Calcaterra #81 of the Philadelphia Eagles avoids a tackle against Adoree’ Jackson #22 of the New York Giants during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 25, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)

#88 TE Dallas Goedert

Dec 31, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (88) spikes the ball after his touchdown catch against the Arizona Cardinals during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

#89 TE Jack Stoll

Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end Jack Stoll (89) reacts to his first down catch against the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

#90 DT Jordan Davis

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – DECEMBER 18: Jordan Davis #90 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up before a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on December 18, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

#91 DT Fletcher Cox

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 03: Fletcher Cox #91 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on prior to the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on December 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

#93 DT Milton Williams

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 25: Milton Williams #93 of the Philadelphia Eagles tackles Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 25, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

#94 DE Josh Sweat

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 25: Tommy DeVito #15 of the New York Giants avoids a tackle by Josh Sweat #94 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 25, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)

#95 DT Marlon Tuipulotu

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 07: Moro Ojomo #72 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with Marlon Tuipulotu #95 during the first quarter in the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on January 07, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

#98 DT Jalen Carter

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – DECEMBER 18: Jalen Carter #98 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up before a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on December 18, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)