Jeremy Fowler· Oct 10, 2026
Fowler expected rookie Markel Bell to step into the Eagles' starting tackle job in place of the retired Lane Johnson, doubted the Browns would actually trade Jerry Jeudy, and was positive on Jayden Daniels returning to play against the Giants.
“The Browns are big on value, so all attractive offers will be considered, but I'm not totally sold that they actually move him.”
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Markel Bell · 2026 season11 calls from 6 pundits between 1 and 3. Jeremy Fowler said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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- Depth Chart CallsMarkel BellPhiladelphia EaglesOct 10, 2026
Markel Bell to be 1st on the depth chart
“high-upside 6-foot-9 rookie Markel Bell is set to take over for Johnson”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
“The outlook for the Commanders' Jayden Daniels potentially playing this week against the Giants is positive. ... If he's a full go in practice by, say, Friday, he'll get the green light.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Joel CorryRoster Spot Calls · Lane JohnsonHit · 100Corry predicts the Eagles will keep Lane Johnson on the 53-man roster and delay processing his retirement until at least June 2 of next year for salary cap reasons, and that the $10.85 million option bonus payment due in December likely won't be paid.
- Jordan DajaniDepth Chart Calls · Drew KendallMiss · 0Dajani expects Cam Jurgens to move back to center as the Ravens' starter after the trade, and projects a rebuilt Eagles offensive line for Week 5 with Jordan Mailata, Willie Lampkin, Drew Kendall, Tyler Steen and Markel Bell starting from left tackle to right tackle.
- Nathan JahnkeRoster Spot Calls · Zach ErtzMiss · 0Reviewing the Eagles-Jaguars game, Jahnke expects Zach Ertz to stay on Philadelphia's practice squad rather than be signed to the 53-man roster, given his lack of a defined offensive role or special teams value.
- Gennaro FiliceScore Predictions · Washington CommandersClose · 68Filice picked every Week 5 game with scores, backing Cincinnati in a closer-than-expected game at Miami, the Patriots in a low-scoring home win, Houston to finally get off the schneid in Tennessee, and upsets by the Saints, Jets, Packers and Bills.
- Jeremy PargoScore Predictions · Washington CommandersClose · 70Bergman picked winners and exact scores for every Week 5 game, siding with Jacksonville in London, the Saints over the unbeaten Vikings, the Jets over Cleveland and the Rams over Buffalo.
- Brooke CersosimoScore Predictions · Washington CommandersClose · 65Cersosimo picked winners and scores across the Week 5 slate, including the Vikings moving to 5-0 in New Orleans, the Browns at the Jets, the Colts at Pittsburgh and the Falcons over a Lamar-less Baltimore.
More depth chart calls
The same kind of call, about other players and teams.
- Donnie DruinDepth Chart Calls · Jacoby BrissettHit · 100Druin writes that despite the 1-3 start and a three-interception game, Jacoby Brissett will stay Arizona's starting quarterback heading into the Week 5 game against Detroit, with Gardner Minshew and rookie Carson Beck remaining behind him.
- Mike MoraitisDepth Chart Calls · Tyson BagentMiss · 0Previewing the Bears-Packers Week 5 matchup, he states Tyson Bagent will again start at quarterback for Chicago, while framing Green Bay's receivers, pass defense and return game as threats. The rest of the piece is descriptive analysis of season-to-date statistics rather than forecasts of outcomes.
- Josh AlperDepth Chart Calls · Olaivavega IoaneHit · 100Alper writes that Cam Jurgens, acquired by trade and in the concussion protocol, won't debut for Baltimore until the following week, leaving Vega Ioane as the likeliest starter at center against the Falcons before sliding back to right guard once Jurgens is available.
- John BreechDepth Chart Calls · Jameis WinstonHit · 100Breech picked the Eagles to beat the Bears 23-16 on Monday night, and expected Jameis Winston to start at quarterback for the Giants in Week 4 against Arizona while newly acquired J.J. McCarthy gets up to speed.
- Chris RolingDepth Chart Calls · Drew LockMiss · 0Roling expects Sam Darnold's hip injury to keep him out, meaning Drew Lock will be Seattle's quarterback when the Chargers visit in Week 4.
- Christian BooherDepth Chart Calls · Blake MillerMiss · 0Booher lays out the Lions' projected depth chart for their Week 4 game at Carolina, naming starters, backups and reserves at every position, and suggests safety Bishop Fitzgerald could make his debut.