# Jeff Kerr: Kerr's third Eagles 53-man roster projection names the players they expect to make the team at each position, with Cole Payton, Elijah Moore, Johnny Wilson, Gabe Hall and Rocco Underwood left off; they also predict 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.co/pundits/jeff-kerr **Outlet:** Sports Illustrated — https://missedtakes.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 call. It names 57 players and teams, each linked to their own record. 51 of 58 have settled so far, averaging 98 out of 100, against 88.2 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 - **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 - **John Ojukwu to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: John Ojukwu, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Chance Campbell to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Chance Campbell, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **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 - **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 - **Rocco Underwood to land on the practice squad** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Rocco Underwood, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 0 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 - **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 - **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 - **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 - **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 - **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 - **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 - **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 - **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 - **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 - **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 - **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 - **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 - **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 - **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 - **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 - **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 - **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 - **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 - **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 - **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 - **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 - **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 - **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 - **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 - **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 - **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 - **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 - **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 - **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 - **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 - **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 - **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 - **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 - **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 - **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 - **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 - **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 - **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 - **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 - **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 - **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 - **Uar Bernard to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Uar Bernard, 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 - **John Ojukwu to be 5th on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: John Ojukwu, 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 be cut** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Gabe Hall, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet - **Deontae Lawson to land on the practice squad** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Deontae Lawson, 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 ## Who this take is about - Eli Stowers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/eli-stowers - Philadelphia Eagles — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/eagles - John Ojukwu — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/john-ojukwu - Chance Campbell — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/chance-campbell - Braden Mann — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/braden-mann - Jonathan Greenard — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jonathan-greenard - Andrew Mukuba — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/andrew-mukuba - Cooper DeJean — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/cooper-dejean - Rocco Underwood — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/rocco-underwood - Marcus Epps — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/marcus-epps - Marquise Brown — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/marquise-brown - Cam Jurgens — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/cam-jurgens - Michael Carter II — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/michael-carter-ii - Jalen Carter — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jalen-carter - Fred Johnson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/fred-johnson - Moro Ojomo — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/moro-ojomo - DeVonta Smith — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/devonta-smith - Nolan Smith — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/nolan-smith - Drew Kendall — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/drew-kendall - Micah Morris — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/micah-morris - Jonathan Jones — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jonathan-jones - Andy Dalton — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/andy-dalton - Jalen Hurts — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jalen-hurts - Saquon Barkley — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/saquon-barkley - Quinyon Mitchell — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/quinyon-mitchell - Jordan Mailata — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jordan-mailata - Tyler Steen — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tyler-steen - Makai Lemon — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/makai-lemon - Darius Cooper — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/darius-cooper - Zack Baun — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/zack-baun - Tanner McKee — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tanner-mckee - Tank Bigsby — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tank-bigsby - Kelee Ringo — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kelee-ringo - Jake Elliott — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jake-elliott - Dontayvion Wicks — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/dontayvion-wicks - Markel Bell — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/markel-bell - Dallas Goedert — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/dallas-goedert - Byron Young — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/byron-young - Will Shipley — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/will-shipley - Willie Lampkin — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/willie-lampkin - Riq Woolen — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/riq-woolen - Jordan Davis — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jordan-davis - Arnold Ebiketie — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/arnold-ebiketie - Jalyx Hunt — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jalyx-hunt - Smael Mondon Jr. — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/smael-mondon-jr - Johnny Mundt — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/johnny-mundt - Ty Robinson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/ty-robinson - Landon Dickerson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/landon-dickerson - A.J. Epenesa — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/a-j-epenesa - Jihaad Campbell — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jihaad-campbell - Jeremiah Trotter Jr. — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jeremiah-trotter-jr - Lane Johnson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/lane-johnson - Uar Bernard — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/uar-bernard-1580 - Andre' Sam — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/andre-sam - Cameron Latu — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/cameron-latu - Gabe Hall — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/gabe-hall - Deontae Lawson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/deontae-lawson ## What others said about the same people - Garrett Podell on Philadelphia Eagles: Podell predicts the Eagles, behind new starting quarterback Joe Milton III, snap their six-game losing streak by upsetting the first-place Giants in Week 9. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c5bd225b-5f6f-41be-a44d-aa34f20ffad2 (scored 0) - Conor Orr on Philadelphia Eagles: Orr projects the Giants to finish 6-11 in 2026 under new head coach John Harbaugh, with a 1-6 start before the Week 8 bye and a 5-5 finish afterward, their lone first-half win coming at home against Arizona. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/59f3656d-ab7d-43aa-92fe-d66a47b658fb (scored 0) - Zachary Pereles on Philadelphia Eagles: Pereles picks the Eagles to beat the Commanders on Sunday Night Football, 20-17, expecting Philadelphia's defense to bounce back toward its Week 1 form. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/0a3fe2b8-f78b-4969-9bb1-091a05a5c796 (scored 16.67) - Henry Brown on Philadelphia Eagles: Brown expects Washington's pre-deadline stretch to go badly, with losses to the 49ers in Week 6, the Eagles, and the Rams in Week 9 leaving the Commanders winless in five straight heading into the trade deadline. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/5e30e0b9-50ce-49d6-aeee-43ad7b9e00e3 (scored 0) - “Stanford Steve” Coughlin on Philadelphia Eagles: Stanford Steve says Atlanta can beat San Francisco outright with Mike Evans out, and that Philadelphia probably wins its Monday night game. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/34f5b5f6-af45-40bf-a7ef-be9f18191caf (scored 0) - Richard Sherman on Philadelphia Eagles: Sherman went through the full Week 7 slate with scores, picking the 49ers, Seahawks, Packers, Bears, Rams, Vikings, Steelers, Panthers, Texans, Jets, Browns, Broncos and Eagles, and gave a top-five power ranking led by San Francisco. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7570981d-2b5d-4d7e-8d11-2965d061d80b (scored 16.67) ## More roster spot calls The same kind of call, about other players and teams. - Zack Kelberman on Sean Fresch Jr.: Kelberman expects Sean Fresch Jr. to clear waivers and return to the Broncos' practice squad, sees Riley Moss back from concussion for the Week 11 game at Las Vegas, and projects newly acquired Daiyan Henley to begin as the third inside linebacker behind Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad before likely moving into a starting role. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/978f775c-5611-4514-ad2f-b35a6eac0402 (scored 0) - Zack Kelberman on Sean Fresch Jr.: Kelberman writes that Riley Moss may sit out the preseason finale against Minnesota but should be available for the Week 1 opener at Kansas City; they also suggest undrafted corners Sean Fresch Jr. and Brent Austin are being evaluated for practice squad spots. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3c8c47b8-6041-4282-8d21-d21741d8f11b (scored 0) - Parker Hurley on Khalid Kareem: Hurley predicts the 49ers will release Khalil Kareem when Nate Hobbs is activated and cut Brandin Cooks when C.J. West returns, while arguing Sebastian Valdez won't be the one let go and no cornerback will be cut. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/5a729417-69ee-493a-9bec-d905fd1a7082 (scored 0) - Jason Harmon on Max Brosmer: Harmon expects the Vikings' quarterback room to stay intact while Kyler Murray is hurt, and predicts Max Brosmer will be released and re-signed to the practice squad since Minnesota won't carry four QBs. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/fa393501-3f38-481e-8e75-48125587e911 (scored 0) - Chad Jensen on Jordan Turner: Jensen predicts Daiyan Henley's arrival will cut into Justin Strnad's snaps while Alex Singleton keeps playing virtually every down, and that Denver will return to a three-linebacker rotation after the Week 10 bye. They also expect one of Jordan Turner or Karene Reid — most likely Turner — to be waived to clear a roster spot. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a84d2c6e-5554-46aa-95b1-620858d31e0f (scored 0) - Charean Williams on Odell Beckham Jr.: Williams writes that after releasing Odell Beckham Jr. to open a roster spot for Kirk Cousins, the Vikings will bring them back on the practice squad. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d4fd8cfb-3c75-4209-9e1a-d60e821f315b (scored 0) --- Accuracy is 0-100 against what actually happened. The naive guess is what a strategy requiring no knowledge would have scored on the same call — the difference is the skill, and it is what the MissedTakes Score averages. Full method: https://missedtakes.co/methodology We summarize what a pundit said and quote a short span for attribution; we never republish their article. If this is wrong, tell us: https://missedtakes.co/corrections?pundit=jeff-kerr