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Eagles updated 53-man roster vs. Rams: News and notes for Week 5

The Eagles are one of only two unbeaten teams in the NFL, and they’re taking the show on the road to SoFi Stadium for a matchup against a Rams team that is 2-2, looking like playoff contenders, and getting Cooper Kupp back in the lineup.

Philadelphia will look to contain Los Angeles Rams rookie receiver Puka Nacua on the outside. At the same time, Aaron Donald is still a force, and his matchup with Jason Kelce and Sua Opeta could determine the game.

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With kickoff fast approaching, here’s the Eagles 53-man roster for Week 5.

#0 D'Andre Swift, RB

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Swift is among the leading rushers in the NFL ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Rams.

#1 QB Jalen Hurts

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The Eagles will look to win their 11 straight game on the road with Jalen Hurts starting at quarterback.

Hurts is now the 7th NFL QB since 1950 to record 21+ wins in a 22-game stretch, joining Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Jim McMahon, Joe Montana, and Daryle Lamonica.

#2 CB Darius Slay

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Slay will have his hands full with Rams rookie Puka Nacua, and a returning Cooper Kupp.

#3 Nolan Smith, LB

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Smith will look to see his snaps increase at the SAM LB position as he gets more familiar with the NFL game.

#4 Jake Elliott, K

Elliott has become the ultimate weapon and he’s won NFC Special Teams PLayer of the Week twice this season.

#6 WR Devonta Smith

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Smith and A.J. Brown will look to have a huge day against an average Rams secondary.

#7 LB Haason Reddick

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Reddick recorded his first sack of the season in Week 4.

#8 Marcus Mariota, QB

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#11 WR A.J. Brown

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Brown was fined on Saturday after his 9 catch, 175-yard, two touchdown performance in the win over Washington last Sunday.

#13 WR Olamide Zaccheaus

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Zaccheaus was productive in an expanded role with Quez Watkins missing two games.

#14 RB Kenneth Gainwell

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#16 WR Quez Watkins

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Watkins returns to the lineup after missing two games with a hamstring injury.

#18 WR Britain Covey

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Covey is expected to play after clearing concussion protocol.

#19 QB Tanner McKee

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#21 DB Sydney Brown

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The rookie will miss this contest with a hamstring injury.

#22 DB Kelee Ringo

Kelee Ringo: Photo credit: Kiel Legerre

#23 RB Rashaad Penny

Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Penny is an afterthought in the Eagles offense after being a popular free agent signing.

#24 CB James Bradberry

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Bradberry could return to the outside cornerback spot with Bradley Roby’s signing and elevation from the practice squad.

#26 DB Terrell Edmunds

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#28 CB Josh Jobe

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Jobe will return to a reserve cornerback role after struggling against the Commanders.

#30 DB Justin Evans

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Evans returns to the lineup after missing one game with a neck injury.

#31 CB Mario Goodrich

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#32 DB Reed Blankenship

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Blankenship is developing into one of the top young safeties in the NFL.

#35 RB Boston Scott

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#39 CB Eli Ricks

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#41 LB Nicholas Morrow

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After being a late training camp cut, and signing to the practice squad, Morrow is coming off a three sack game, and is one of the highest graded linebackers in the NFL.

#45 LS Rick Lovato

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#48 LB Patrick Johnson

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#52 LB Zach Cunningham

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Cunningham has been a solid starter at the linebacker position after signing with the Eagles late in training camp.

#53 LB Christian Elliss

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#55 DE Brandon Graham

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#56 OL Tyler Steen

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Steen could be active in Week 5 with Cam Jurgens on injured reserve and Sua Opeta starting at right guard.

#62 OL Jason Kelce

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Kelce will play his 144 consecutive game on Sunday. That is the second longest streak in Eagles history and the second longest active streak in the NFL.

#63 OL Jack Driscoll

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#65 OL Lane Johnson

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An all-world and All-Pro right tackle, Johnson ranks 1st among NFL tackles with a 0.3% knockdown percentage (0 sacks and 3 QB hits allowed in 1,128 pass block snaps) since 2021.

#68 OL Jordan Mailata

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#69 OL Landon Dickerson

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#72 DT Moro Ojomo

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#74 OL Fred Johnson

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#78 OL Sua Opeta

Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

The versatile offensive lineman will get the start at right guard in place of an injured Cam Jurgens.

Opeta could have key matchups against Rams legend, Aaron Donald.

#81 TE Grant Calcaterra

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#85 TE Albert Okwuegbunam

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#88 TE Dallas Goedert

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#89 TE Jack Stoll

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#90 DT Jordan Davis

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#91 DT Fletcher Cox

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Cox will miss this matchup with a back injury.

#93 DT Milton Williams

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#94 DE Josh Sweat

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#95 DT Marlon Tuipulotu

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#96 DE Derek Barnett

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#97 DT Kentavius Street

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#98 DT Jalen Carter

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Carter will make his first NFL start at defensive tackle with Fletcher Cox ruled out on Friday.

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