# Cory Nidoh: Previewing the Eagles' preseason opener at Baltimore, Nidoh says linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. has already secured his place on the roster regardless of how he plays Saturday, while suggesting the Eagles' offensive starters likely won't play and that struggling veterans like Hollywood Brown may eventually be dealt.

**Claimed:** Aug 14, 2026
**Pundit:** Cory Nidoh — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/cory-nidoh
**Outlet:** Sports Illustrated — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/sports-illustrated
**How it reached us:** published in writing
**Original:** https://www.si.com/nfl/eagles/onsi/5-eagles-who-must-play-well-in-preseason-opener-to-improve-their-depth-chart-stock-01m0088r5scz

One checkable claim, graded on its own against what actually happened.

It names 2 players and teams, each linked to their own record.

The call scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess at the same calls.

> Trotter Jr. doesn't have to play well Saturday to maintain a grip on a roster spot.

*(their words, quoted for attribution)*

## The claims

- **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

## Who this take is about

- Jeremiah Trotter Jr. — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jeremiah-trotter-jr
- Philadelphia Eagles — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/eagles

## What others said about the same people

- Jeff Kerr on Fred Johnson: Kerr assesses which Eagles have played their way onto or off the initial 53-man roster, projecting roster spots for Willie Lampkin, Drew Kendall, Ty Robinson and others, depth-chart placements for Kendall, Will Shipley, Markel Bell and Jeremiah Trotter Jr., and trouble for Andy Dalton, Rocco Underwood, Micah Morris and Andre Sam. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9713f8d3-c3a7-41e5-b120-737be5b73cb8 (scored 100)
- Jeff Kerr on Fred Johnson: Previewing the Eagles' joint practices with the Patriots, Kerr identifies bubble players and where they stand: Will Shipley as the front-runner for RB3, Ty Robinson as the No. 5 defensive tackle, and both Fred Johnson and Kelee Ringo as likely to make the 53-man roster. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/ca4b39b8-b9ca-41f4-b360-6d98fa7e247c (scored 100)
- Jeff Kerr on Ty Robinson: Assessing Eagles roster bubble battles after the preseason opener, Kerr says Dalton and McKee both deserve spots over Cole Payton, Darius Cooper will make the team, Kelee Ringo is essentially a lock, Joshua Weru likely won't make the 53, and Jose Ramirez has a better chance than Weru. He also puts Dalton as the QB2 and Shipley ahead in the RB3 race. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/cac7aee4-1a94-4a0a-a38f-696e3e9b6fce (scored 100)
- Jeff Kerr on Willie Lampkin: Kerr says several Eagles have raised their stock in camp: Darius Cooper is emerging as the team's WR4, Drew Kendall is the No. 3 interior lineman/top backup at guard and center, Willie Lampkin is in prime position to make the 53-man roster, and Michael Carter is a roster lock who could start at safety in Week 1. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/922a9343-f96d-419d-8091-49b64dd471d9 (scored 100)
- Connor Rogers on Philadelphia Eagles: Rogers made his own Week 2 calls, taking the Packers, Eagles (by at least 10), Panthers (by at least a field goal), Cowboys (by at least six), Chargers, Chiefs and Rams to win. He also noted Baltimore was his Super Bowl pick and said it wouldn't shock him if Jacksonville hosted the AFC Championship Game. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/0c2a0048-cb74-4da9-8ef4-695cc6571cdf (scored 100)
- Chris Simms on Philadelphia Eagles: Simms went through every Week 2 game with predicted final scores, picking the Texans, Bears, Steelers (as an upset), Packers, Ravens, Eagles, Buccaneers, Panthers, Jaguars, Seahawks, Cowboys, 49ers, Chargers, Chiefs and Rams to win. He also reiterated that Denver was his preseason Super Bowl pick while predicting the Broncos would fall to 0-2. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/32db5f5e-13da-47e3-b280-2aa9a80d172b (scored 76.19)

## More roster spot calls

The same kind of call, about other players and teams.

- Philip Hughes on Caelen Carson: A NFC East news roundup relays that cornerback is Dallas' weakest unit, with Caelen Carson holding on as the last man on the 53-man roster and Cobie Durant slotted in as the Cowboys' second cornerback. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d1535c8f-ca43-4d5e-8f83-3a7104937e16 (scored 100)
- Fox Sports on J.J. McCarthy: The FOX Sports report states that the Vikings are expected to keep quarterback J.J. McCarthy on their active roster for the season. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b907a541-ca75-49be-84dc-6d580dbbf91e (scored 100)
- Noah Strackbein on Daylen Everette: With Joey Porter Jr. activated off PUP, Strackbein expects Asante Samuel Jr. to be the Steelers' top backup cornerback — the first depth player used off the bench — and rookie Daylen Everette to round out the cornerback room entering the regular season. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/87ee7f81-ccd0-45f7-84d5-0db7310604c0 (scored 100)
- Nathan Jahnke on Kendre Miller: An unsigned PFF preseason recap makes numerous depth-chart, roster and usage projections across the league, based on Week 3 preseason playing time — including Roman Wilson winning Pittsburgh's third receiver job, Luke McCaffrey's roster spot being in danger, Charlie Kolar as the Chargers' top tight end, and Kendre Miller as the Saints' RB2. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/47566b48-8024-4960-b25c-11c03fe43543 (scored 100)
- Noah Compton on Deion Burks: After the Colts' preseason finale loss to Detroit, Compton projected several roster and depth-chart outcomes: Daniel Jones as the starting quarterback, rookie A.J. Haulcy as the starting strong safety, Seth McGowan as the backup running back, and rookie defensive ends George Gumbs Jr. and Caden Curry making the initial 53-man roster, while receiver Deion Burks appears likely to be cut. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/fa7eba23-4322-47d7-b21e-7adb82e6b325 (scored 0)
- Nathan Jahnke on Tom Kennedy: PFF's preseason fantasy recap projects Colts roles: Keenan Allen as the starting Z receiver with Josh Downs in the slot, Laquon Treadwell as the backup X, and seventh-round rookie Seth McGowan as the favorite to be Jonathan Taylor's backup ahead of DJ Giddens. On the Lions, Tom Kennedy appears to have locked up a roster spot with Greg Dortch next most likely. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/33c062c4-069c-4f3e-a9c9-bcdaa9048149 (scored 100)

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