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Glenn Erby

Eagles 53-man roster vs. 49ers: News and notes for Week 13

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The Eagles and 49ers are a little over 40 hours away from an NFC Championship game rematch that has grown contentious since last January.

Philadelphia will be without Zach Cunningham (hamstring), while Fletcher Cox (groin) is a gametime decision.

With kickoff fast approaching, here’s an updated 53-man roster for the Eagles.

#0 D'Andre Swift, RB

Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back D’Andre Swift (0) against the Buffalo Bills at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Swift has 770 rushing yards on the season and will look to go over 1,000 total yards against the 49ers defense.

#1 QB Jalen Hurts

The Eagles are 27-2 (.931) in the last 29 regular-season games started by Jalen Hurts (dating back to Week 15 of 2021), including 16-1 since Week 11 of 2022. Since 2021, Hurts has
posted a .781 winning percentage (32-9), which leads all NFL QBs.

#2 CB Darius Slay

Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Slay will have a key matchup against 49ers wide receivers Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk.

#3 LB Nolan Smith

#4 K Jake Elliott

Elliott has won three Special Teams Player of the Week awards this season, including Week 12 after a 59-yard field goal sent the Eagles to overtime.

#6 WR Devonta Smith

Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Smith has posted back to back huge performances with opposing defenses focused on A.J. Brown.

Since Week 8, DeVonta Smith leads the Eagles in receptions (23) andreceiving yards (355) while recording 3 receiving TDs during that span.

Smith has eclipsed 99+ receiving yards during 3 of his last 4 games, including a 106-yard performance in Week 12 vs. Buffalo.

#7 LB Haason Reddick

Nov 20, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is sacked by Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick (7) during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Reddick has been vocal about the 49ers trash talk and he’ll be primed for a huge performance.

Dating back to Week 4, Reddick ranks T-4th in the NFL in QB hits (15), 5th in pressures (46) and T-6th in sacks (8.5).

#8 QB Marcus Mariota

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 15: Marcus Mariota #8 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up before the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 15, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

#10 P Braden Mann

#11 WR A.J. Brown

Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) makes a touchdown catch in front of Buffalo Bills cornerback Rasul Douglas (31) during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Brown’s 1,050 receiving yards are fourth in the NFL, behind Tyreek Hill (1,324), Keenan Allen (1,117) and CeeDee Lamb (1,066).

Brown has caught 5 TDs in his last 5 games.

#13 WR Olamide Zaccheaus

Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (13) makes a touchdown catch past Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer (21) during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Zaccheaus made his biggest play as an Eagle, hauling in a late 4th quarterback touchdown pass to keep Philadelphia within striking distance in their OT win.

#14 RB Kenneth Gainwell

Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell (14) celebrates touchdown run by quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) (not pictured) against the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

#16 WR Quez Watkins

#18 WR Britain Covey

Britain Covey leads the NFL in punt return yards (295) and 20+ yard punt returns (6) and ranks 2nd in punt return average (14.8).

#19 QB Tanner McKee

#21 DB Sydney Brown

#22 CB Keelee Ringo

#23 RB Rashaad Penny

#24 CB James Bradberry

Bradberry took the highroad this week, refusing to respond to Deebo Samuel calling him trash last spring.

#28 CB Josh Jobe

#31 DB Kevin Byard

Byard will play a critical role in containing 49ers tight end George Kittle.

#32 DB Reed Blankenship

Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Bills running back Latavius Murray (28) runs away from Philadelphia Eagles safety Reed Blankenship (32) during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

#33 CB Bradley Roby

Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

#35 RB Boston Scott

#39 CB Eli Ricks

#41 LB Nicholas Morrow

With Zach Cunningham out, Morrow will see his role and snaps increase even more.

#45 LS Rick Lovato

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#48 LB Patrick Johnson

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 26: Patrick Johnson #48 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after a play during the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Lincoln Financial Field on November 26, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

#51 OL Cam Jurgens

#52 LB Zach Cunningham

Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (86) makes a catch past Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zach Cunningham (52) during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Cunningham will miss the matchup with a hamstring injury.

#53 LB Christian Elliss

With Zach Cunningham ruled out, Elliss will get the start opposite Nicholas Morrow at linebacker.

#55 LB Brandon Graham

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 26: Brandon Graham #55 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at Lincoln Financial Field on November 26, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Graham will play his 190th game in an Eagles uniform on Sunday, padding a record he broke against Buffalo.

#56 OL Tyler Steen

#57 LB Ben VanSumeren

The undrafted free agent out of Michigan State was signed to the active roster on Thursday, and he’ll see critical snaps on special teams.

#62 OL Jason Kelce

Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62) warms up against the Buffalo Bills at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

#63 OL Jack Driscoll

#65 OL Lane Johnson

Nov 20, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson (65) celebrates after a touchdown during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Johnson will return ot the Eagles lineup after missing Week 12 with groin soreness.

#68 OL Jordan Mailata

Oct 22, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata (68) against the Miami Dolphins at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

#69 OL Landon Dickerson

#72 DT Moro Ojomo

#74 OL Fred Johnson

#78 OL Sua Opeta

#80 WR Julio Jones

Oct 29, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Julio Jones (80) catches a touchdown pass as Washington Commanders safety Kamren Curl (31) defends during the fourth quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

#81 TE Grant Calcaterra

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#85 Albert Okwuegbunam

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#88 TE Dallas Goedert

Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (88) during warmups against the Buffalo Bills at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Goedert returned to practice on Friday, but is listed as doubtful for Sunday.

#89 TE Jack Stoll

Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end Jack Stoll (89) reacts to his first down catch against the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

#90 DT Jordan Davis

Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) scrambles away from Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis (90) during overtime at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

#91 DT Fletcher Cox

Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) carries the ball past Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (91) on a 9-yard touchdown run during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Cox is listed as questionable with a groin injury.

#93 DT Milton Wiliams

Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Williams will return to the lineup after missing the win over Buffalo with a concussion.

#94 DE Josh Sweat

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – NOVEMBER 20: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs is pressured by Josh Sweat #94 of the Philadelphia Eagles late in the fourth quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 20, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Josh Sweat has produced the 4th-most pressures (59) in the league, behind Micah Parsons (71), Nick Bosa (66) and Josh Allen (65).

Sweat (25) and Reddick (24) are 1st and 2nd in the NFL in fourth-quarter pressures. Reddick is tied for the 3rd-most fourth-quarter sacks (4.5), behind Myles Garrett (5.0) and Trey Hendrickson (5.0).