The s are lower than ten days away from opening up the 2026 common season, and it wouldn't be stunning to see the protection far forward of a revamped offensive unit. Vic Fangio’s protection is among the many NFL's greatest, and his personnel will change with the state of affairs, making a standard 11-player depth chart much less helpful than figuring out his major packages.
Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, and Moro Ojomo ought to anchor the defensive position, with Ty Robinson and Byron Younger rotating closely sufficient to obtain significant snaps. Carter will stay the inside pass-rush centerpiece, whereas Davis’ conditioning ought to enable him to deal with one other substantial workload.
Nolan Smith is projected to begin on one edge. Jonathan Greenard was acquired to begin reverse him, however his unsure Week 1 availability may push Jalyx Hunt into the opening lineup. Epenesa and Ebiketie present skilled rotational depth. Zack Baun and Jihaad Campbell give the s two linebackers able to dashing, overlaying, and defending the run. Trotter ought to stay concerned, significantly in packages that enable Campbell to maneuver towards the road of scrimmage.
Riq Woolen and Quinyon Mitchell venture as the surface cornerbacks, with Cooper DeJean working from the slot. DeJean’s versatility additionally permits Fangio to maneuver him to security and insert Carter into the nickel function. Mukuba and Epps are the projected beginning safeties, however Philadelphia’s precise secondary may comprise six defensive backs on apparent passing downs.
The depth offers Fangio a number of choices. The first Week 1 query is whether or not Philadelphia can generate sufficient edge strain if Greenard is unavailable.
Projected depth chart
| Place | Starter | Major reserves |
|---|---|---|
| DT | Jalen Carter | Ty Robinson |
| NT | Jordan Davis | Byron Younger |
| DT | Moro Ojomo | Ty Robinson, Byron Younger |
| Edge | Nolan Smith Jr. | A.J. Epenesa, Arnold Ebiketie |
| Edge | Jalyx Hunt/Jonathan Greenard | Greenard, Epenesa, Ebiketie |
| LB | Zack Baun | Jeremiah Trotter Jr. |
| LB | Jihaad Campbell | Smael Mondon Jr., Trotter |
| CB | Riq Woolen | Kelee Ringo |
| CB | Quinyon Mitchell | Jonathan Jones |
| Nickel | Cooper DeJean | Michael Carter II, Mac McWilliams |
| S | Andrew Mukuba | Marcus Epps |
| S | Cooper DeJean | Michael Carter II |
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