PHILADELPHIA -- The Eagles will report to training camp on July 26 at the NovaCare Complex in Philadelphia. There has been an influx of talent since the Eagles last laced them up, with the additions of wide receiver A.J. Brown, edge rusher Haason Reddick, cornerback James Bradberry and Georgia rookies Nakobe Dean and Jordan Davis heightening expectations following a 9-8 campaign. There are no glaring holes on offense. Philadelphia has set quarterback Jalen Hurts up well as he enters his second season as the full-time starter. The receiver position is as good as it has been in years, which should make for some intriguing camp battles for the last one or two spots in the wide receiver room.
The defense looks to have improved as well, though the safety spot remains a question mark. The linebacker group got some much needed love after years of putting minimum resources into the position. That'll make for some tougher-than-usual decisions for the front office when the roster needs to downsize to 53 players in late August.
Here is a projection:
QUARTERBACK (3): Jalen Hurts, Gardner Minshew, Carson Strong
The QB room is constructed just as the Eagles like it, with a very capable No. 2 in Minshew and a developmental quarterback in Strong, the undrafted rookie out of Nevada. But this is Hurts' show. The Eagles' fortunes are tied largely to his play.
RUNNING BACK (3): Miles Sanders, Boston Scott, Kenny Gainwell
It's a contract year for Sanders. If that's not enough motivation, he'll be pushed by Gainwell, who is coming off an impressive rookie year. Jason Huntley and Kennedy Brooks are in play if Philadelphia decides to keep four backs.
WIDE RECEIVER (6): Brown, DeVonta Smith, Zach Pascal, Quez Watkins, Jalen Reagor, Britain Covey
Covey, the 25-year-old rookie out of Utah, has impressed early. He had three return touchdowns for the Utes last season (two on punts, one on a kick return), making him an intriguing option on special teams. Reagor, the former first-round pick, has had a slow start to his career. He should make the team, but with Greg Ward, John Hightower and Covey fighting for spots, he needs to get it going.
TIGHT END (3): Dallas Goedert, Jack Stoll, Grant Calcaterra
Tyree Jackson will be a factor once he's fully back from his knee injury. Goedert will get the lion's share of the reps, though, and has the potential to be a top 3-5 tight end in the league. Former second-round pick JJ Arcega-Whiteside has converted from receiver to tight end in hopes of extending his stay in Philly.
OFFENSIVE LINE (10): Lane Johnson, Isaac Seumalo, Jason Kelce, Landon Dickerson, Jordan Mailata, Cam Jurgens, Andre Dillard, Jack Driscoll, Sua Opeta, Le'Raven Clark
Dillard could draw trade interest from tackle-needy teams, but it makes sense to hold on to the 2019 first-round pick as insurance at a valuable position. Seumalo, meanwhile, is moving from left to right guard following Dickerson's strong showing at left guard as a rookie.
DEFENSIVE LINE (8): Fletcher Cox, Brandon Graham, Josh Sweat, Javon Hargrave, Davis, Derek Barnett, Milton Williams, Tarron Jackson
Graham missed nearly the entire 2021 season because of a left Achilles rupture. If he can reclaim his form, that will be a big boost for a defense that finished second to last in sacks last season. Graham has sung the praises of Davis, who should further bolster a talented interior defensive line featuring Cox, Hargrave and Williams.
LINEBACKER (8): Reddick, Dean, T.J. Edwards, Kyzir White, Davion Taylor, Patrick Johnson, Kyron Johnson, Shaun Bradley
Defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon appears to be moving more toward a 3-4 front. Reddick will play the strongside rush linebacker spot and should provide a jolt, having recorded 23.5 sacks over the past two seasons. All eyes are on Dean, the 2021 Butkus Award winner, to see if he can carve out a starting role right away. Meanwhile, guys like Bradley, Patrick Johnson and JaCoby Stevens will be vying for spots on the roster.
CORNERBACK (5): Darius Slay, Bradberry, Avonte Maddox, Zech McPhearson, Tay Gowan
The Eagles currently have 13 corners on the squad, so there are some decisions to be made. Players like Jimmy Moreland, Kary Vincent Jr., Mac McCain III and Craig James are in contention for roster spots.
SAFETY (4): Anthony Harris, Marcus Epps, K'Von Wallace, Jaquiski Tartt
The Eagles signed Tartt to a one-year deal last week. Epps and Harris were the projected starters prior to this move. Tartt, who has 64 career starts, will push for one of the spots this summer.
SPECIALISTS (3): Jake Elliott, Arryn Siposs, Rick Lovato
Siposs had an uneven season in 2021, and was shaky late in the year. He needs to show in camp that he's on the right track.