Okoronkwo has surged ahead of Powell-Ryland for a spot on the Eagles’ edge, elevating Philadelphia’s veteran presence on a depth chart that could carry five or six rushers. Nolan Smith, Jalyx Hunt, and Patrick Johnson round out the top five, with Okoronkwo driving pressure in the Jets game and Powell-Ryland facing a likely practice-squad path. Howie Roseman’s mix of youth and veteran upside gives the defense a flexible, high-ceiling pass-rush plan as the 53-man roster debates unfold.

Rosters aside, fantasy players should watch how the rotation settles. Okoronkwo’s proven hit-rate offers steady sack potential, while Powell-Ryland’s lack of standout camp play points to a later start. The Eagles’ early-season edge pressure could hinge on Okoronkwo’s consistency and the ability of Smith and Hunt to absorb reduced snaps if the five-man group holds, with Uche’s injury detail swelling the intrigue.