Jeff Kerr#68 of 87 NFL pundits · Aug 24, 2026
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.
Published in writing · Sports IllustratedRead the original
What Jeff Kerr said
Lampkin has earned a roster spot.
- Where it was published
- Sports Illustrated
- The piece
- 8 Biggest Winners, 6 Largest Losers From Eagles Preseason: Willie Lampkin Takes Over
- The original
- Read the original
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- SaidAug 24
- GradedSep 25–Oct 27
Box score, by kind
HitCloseMissWaiting| Group | Hits | Close | Misses | Waiting | Calls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roster Spot Calls | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Trade and Signing Calls | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Depth Chart Calls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| All | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
How each call scored
11 checkable claims — 6 depth chart calls, 4 roster spot calls and 1 trade and signing call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.
It names 10 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
5 of 11 have settled so far, averaging 100 out of 100, against 40 for a naive guess at the same calls.
Of the 6 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 4 and below it on 2.
Each call is scored 0 to 100 against what happened, on its own, by the published methodology. The naive guess is what knowing nothing would have scored on the same calls; the gap, weighted by how hard the call was, is the skill.
Where this call stands in the room
Markel Bell · 2026 season7 calls from 6 pundits between 1 and 3. Jeff Kerr said 3. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
Every dot is a call somebody published on the same question. Where the dots land says where this take sits, not whether it is right — nothing here is settled yet. Hover a dot for the name and number; click it to read that take.
Roster Spot Calls4 hitsShow ▸Hide ▾
Eli Stowers to make the roster
“While Stowers is making this team, his performance this preseason has reminisced his play in training camp.”
1 week on a 53100Hit100 − 0 naive = 100 × 2 difficulty = +200 skill
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- club:
- PHI
- skill:
- 200
- player:
- Eli Stowers
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 1
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 7
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Fred Johnson to make the roster
“Johnson should still have a spot on this roster, since the Eagles need veteran depth at tackle.”
4 weeks on a 53100Hit100 − 100 naive = 0 × 2 difficulty = 0 skill
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- club:
- PHI
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Fred Johnson
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 4
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Ty Robinson to make the roster
“The Eagles were hoping Robinson could justify having a roster spot at a loaded position like defensive tackle, and he locked up that opportunity.”
3 weeks on a 53100Hit100 − 100 naive = 0 × 2 difficulty = 0 skill
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- club:
- PHI
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Ty Robinson
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Willie Lampkin to make the roster
“Lampkin has earned a roster spot.”
3 weeks on a 53100Hit100 − 0 naive = 100 × 2 difficulty = +200 skill
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- club:
- PHI
- skill:
- 200
- player:
- Willie Lampkin
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Trade and Signing Calls1 hitShow ▸Hide ▾
Andy Dalton to move to Philadelphia Eagles
“The Eagles just can't trust Dalton to play a football game against a first-team defense. They should look to move on.”
Ended up with PHIcalled PHI100Hit100 − 0 naive = 100 × 2 difficulty = +200 skill
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- skill:
- 200
- player:
- Andy Dalton
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- PHI
- was with:
- CAR
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he stays where he is
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- ended up with:
- PHI
- weeks left when called:
- 18
Depth Chart Calls6 waitingShow ▸Hide ▾
Drew Kendall to be 2nd on the depth chart
“He's also the backup center to Cam Jurgens as well.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Eli Stowers to be 2nd on the depth chart
“the Eagles may be in the market to improve at TE2”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jeremiah Trotter Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart
“Trotter Jr. will earn that opportunity to start in Philadelphia or somewhere else”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Will Shipley to be 3rd on the depth chart
“The RB3 job belongs to Shipley”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Markel Bell to be 3rd on the depth chart
“Bell showcased early in training camp he earned the No. 3 tackle job, but this preseason essentially sealed the deal.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Drew Kendall to be 3rd on the depth chart
“Kendall has seized the No. 3 guard spot. emerging as the top option at left guard and right guard.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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