Patrick Johnson and Marcus Epps were elevated by Philadelphia for the home opener vs Dallas, adding edge rush help and safety depth as the Eagles shuffle a veteran-heavy group for a prime-time clash. With Tanner McKee sidelined, Kyle McCord wasn’t activated, leaving Hurts to lead and Sam Howell as backup in a game plan that leans on the run game and special teams.

Britain Covey could handle punt returns while DeJean or Dotson take returns, and the trio of Blankenship, Sydney Brown and Drew Mukuba anchors the safety corps. Fantasy angles tilt toward Hurts as the clear centerpiece; Johnson and Epps provide depth more than direct Week 1 value.

The Eagles locked in a 53-man roster but plan to scour waivers for upgrades without sacrificing assets. Eight of ten 2025 draftees were kept; Kyle McCord and Antwaun Powell-Ryland were cut, Myles Hinton landed on IR with a chance to return. Ainias Smith flashed as a return option but was waived, leaving a path to the practice squad or other opportunities.

With Week 1 near, Howie Roseman will lean on the waiver market to bolster depth, especially for return duties and special teams. The move-heavy slice of roster-building preserves a high floor while keeping the ceiling open for late cuts and opportunistic signings.

Roster cuts push quarterback mobility to the forefront as teams scramble for depth behind the starter. Kenny Pickett’s trade to the Las Vegas Raiders clears the way for Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders to back up Joe Flacco in Cleveland, signaling a measured bump for rookies while veteran insurance remains wide open.

Across the league, 10+ QBs hit the open market or were unsigned, including Bailey Zappe, John Wolford, Hendon Hooker, Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Kyle Trask, and others. Expect a flurry of waiver and free-agent movement as teams chase affordable upside and future upside at the game's most important position.