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Eagles updated 53-man roster vs. Cowboys: News and notes for Week 6 showdown

The Eagles are a little over 24 hours away from kicking off a gigantic home showdown against the 4-1 Dallas Cowboys.

The Birds are a slight favorite and will look to start the season 6-0, with a much-needed bye week ahead.

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Jalen Hurts continues to cement his status and a new contract this season.

At the same time, Jonathan Gannon’s retooled defense will look to continue its strong play.

With the team settled in and prepared, here’s an updated look at the 53-man roster with news and notes.

#1 QB Jalen Hurts

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Hurts will look for his first win against the Cowboys, and he’ll be the player under the most pressure on Sunday night.

#2 CB Darius Slay

(AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Slay will likely shadow the shiftier CeeDee Lamb.

#3 WR Zach Pascal

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#4 K Jake Elliott

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Elliott will return to the lineup after missing the Week five win over the Cardinals.

#6 WR Devonta Smith

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Smith will look to dominate his matchup with Anthony Brown when Dallas puts Trevon Diggs on A.J. Brown.

#7 LB Haason Reddick

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Reddick is among the league leaders in sacks and will look to outplay Micah Parsons.

#8 P Arryn Siposs

(AP Photo/Rich Schultz)

#10 QB Gardner Minshew

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#11 WR A.J. Brown

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The Eagles acquired brown for moments like Sunday night, and his matchup with Trevon Diggs will be a treat to watch.

#14 RB Kenneth Gainwell

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#16 WR Quez Watkins

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#17 LB Nakobe Dean

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The talented rookie has seen all his game action on special teams.

#18 WR Britain Covey

(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

The undrafted rookie has been signed to the roster and will handle duties in the return game.

#19 QB Ian Book

(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Book will likely be inactive for his sixth straight game.

#22 S Marcus Epps

(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

#23 S C.J. Gardner-Johnson

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#24 CB James Bradberry

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Like A.J. Brown, Bradberry was signed for moments like Sunday, among the highest-graded cornerbacks in the NFL.

#26 RB Miles Sanders

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Sanders sits among the top backs in rushing yards and is clearly on pace for his first 1,000-yard rushing season.

Slowing down the Cowboys’ pass rush won’t be easy, but a huge chunk of Sanders could help contain Micah Parsons

#27 CB Zech McPhearson

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#28 CB Josh Jobe

(AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Jobe is questionable for Sunday’s matchup.

#29 CB Avonte Maddox

(Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)

The slot cornerback will return to the lineup after missing straight game with an ankle injury.

#32 S Reed Blankenship

(AP Photo/Doug Murray)

Blankenship was active for the first time in Week 5.

#33 CB Josiah Scott

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Scott will return to his role as a reserve, with Avonte Maddox returning to the lineup.

#34 RB Trey Sermon

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The hard-running Sermon saw his first game action against the Jaguars and could be a player to watch against Dallas.

#35 RB Boston Scott

(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

#42 S K'Von Wallace

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#43 LB Kyzir White

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White will play a key role in containing Cowboys running back Tony Pollard.

#45 LS Rick Lovato

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#48 LB Patrick Johnson

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#51 C Cam Jurgens

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#54 LB Shaun Bradley

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#55 DE Brandon Graham

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Graham is the highest-graded Eagles player through five games.

#56 OL Isaac Seumalo

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#57 LB T.J. Edwards

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#58 LB Kyron Johnson

(AP Photo/Christopher Szagola)

#61 C Josh Sills

(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

#62 C Jason Kelce

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Kelce will continue his consecutive starts streak despite dealing with lower body issues.

#63 OL Jack Driscoll

(AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)

#65 RT Lane Johnson

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Johnson will have huge matchups against Micah Parsons, DeMarcus Lawrence, and Dorance Armstrong.

#68 LT Jordan Mailata

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Mailata is back in the lineup after missing the Cardinals matchup with a separated shoulder.

#69 LG Landon Dickerson

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#75 DE Tarron Jackson

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#78 OL Sua Opeta

(AP Photo/Rich Schultz)

#77 LT Andre Dillard

(AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

The NFL’s top offensive line is whole again, with Dillard back in the lineup.

#81 TE Grant Calcaterra

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#88 TE Dallas Goedert

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One of the NFL’s top tight ends, Goedert offers the Eagles the one weapon Dallas may not be able to contain.

#89 TE Jack Stoll

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Stoll could see added snaps with Philadelphia in 13 personnel.

#90 DT Jordan Davis

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#93 DT Milton Williams

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#94 DE Josh Sweat

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#95 DT Marlon Tuipulotu

(AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

#97 Javon Hargrave

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