Eagles Depth Chart Takeaways Ahead of Week 1 Showdown With Commanders: Was QB2 Winner Leaked?

The Philadelphia Eagles depth chart is out.

The first depth chart ahead of Week 1 against the Washington Commanders has been unveiled. Winners of some position battles were revealed, while others are still caught in the game of chicken (the QB2 battle).

This depth chart reveals quite a few things about where some players stand on the Eagles roster, a pretty good one that's set to compete for a Super Bowl appearance in the NFC.

Here is the depth chart -- with some takeaways...

Offense

Position	1st Team	2nd Team	3rd Team
QB	Jalen Hurts	Andy Dalton/Tanner McKee	Cole Payton
RB	Saquon Barkley	Tank Bigsby	Will Shipley
WR	DeVonta Smith	Hollywood Brown
WR	Dontayvion Wicks	Darius Cooper
Slot WR	Makai Lemon	Elijah Moore
TE	Dallas Goedert	Johnny Mundt	Eli Stowers/E.J. Jenkins
LT	Jordan Mailata	Markel Bell
LG	Landon Dickerson	Willie Lampkin
C	Cam Jurgens	Drew Kendall
RG	Tyler Steen	Micah Morris
RT	Lane Johnson	Fred Johnson

Takeaways

-- The Eagles still won't name a QB2 yet, whther that's Dalton or McKee. Both players split the snaps in training camp and neither could seize the job this summer. Whether the Eagles are trying to trade Dalton or McKee will be determined, but the QB2 won't be unveiled until Jalen Hurts has to leave the field. There is a hint it's Dalton as the QB2, since the Eagles didn't go alphabetical order with the other positions with a slash mark.

-- Makai Lemon starting in the slot isn't a surprise, considering the Eagles have been preparing Lemon to start since he's returned from the hamstring injury that kept him out most of the summer. By the looks of the depth chart, Lemon is strictly going to play the slot to start the season -- which is his biggest strength.

-- Eli Stowers is on the third team at tight end because he's not ready to play significant offensive snaps. It wouldn't be a surprise if E.J. Jenkins got playing time over Stowers to start the season, based on his improvements in blocking and ability as a red zone target. Patience will be the key with Stowers.

-- Markel Bell is listed as the backup left tackle and Fred Johnson on the right side? Would Johnson get the call over Bell at right tackle if Lane Johnson needs a play off? Bell appeared to beat out Johnson as the No. 3 tackle in camp.

-- Drew Kendall is the No. 3 guard. He would get the call for Landon Dickerson or Tyler Steen if they need a play off, even though he's listed as the backup center. Kendall is also the top option behind Cam Jurgens too, so it's noticeable Willie Lampkin is at left guard -- and Lampkin is over Morris at right guard even though Morris is listed as the backup right guard.

Defense

Position	1st Team	2nd Team
EDGE	Jalyx Hunt/Jonathan Greenard	Arnold Ebiketie
DT	Jalen Carter	Byron Young
DT	Jordan Davis	Ty Robinson
DT	Moro Ojomo
EDGE	Nolan Smith/Jonathan Greenard	A.J. Epenesa
LB	Zack Baun	Smael Mondon
LB	Jihaad Campbell	Jeremiah Trotter Jr.
CB	Riq Woolen	Jonathan Jones
CB	Quinyon Mitchell	Kelee Ringo
Slot CB	Cooper DeJean	Mac McWilliams
S	Marcus Epps	Michael Carter
S	Andrew Mukuba

Takeaways

-- Notice Jonathan Greenard has the slash mark at both edge spots? Whether Greenard is ready for Week 1 is up in the air, but he'll be playing at both the right and left side (Greenard is better on the right). This will be a true three-man rotation with Greenard, Jalyx Hunt, and Nolan Smith.

-- The defensive tackle rotation is between Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, and Moro Ojomo. All three defensive tackles could see the field at the same time, but this is the rotation with Byron Young a sthe No. 4.

-- Jonathan Jones is the top backup cornerback on the Eagles, on the outside and in the slot. He gets the call if Riq Woolen, Quinyon Mitchell, or Cooper DeJean go down.

-- Marcus Epps is named the starter at safety and will start Week 1 opposite Andrew Mukuba. The Eagles hinted towards that near the end of camp.

Special Teams

Position
P	Braden Mann
K	Jake Elliott
H	Braden Mann
LS	Rocco Underwood
PR	Makai Lemon	Elijah Moore
KR	Will Shipley	Tank Bigsby

Takeaways

-- Makai Lemon will get the first crack at punt returner, assuming Britain Covey isn't the practice squad elevation come Week 1. If it's not Covey, Lemon gets the shot based on the depth chart.

-- Will Shipley and Tank Bigsby are the kick returners, similar to last year. We'll see if the Eagles elevate anyone form the practice squad. Perhaps Jaydon Blue or Dameon Pierce.

-- Rocco Underwood is the long snapper. Wouldn't expect a change there.

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