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Glenn Erby

Eagles’ game-day roster for Christmas Day matchup vs. Giants

The New York Giants (5-9) are in Philadelphia on a Monday afternoon for an intriguing Christmas Day matchup against the Eagles (10-4) to help close out the Week 16 slate of games.

Avonte Maddox (pectoral) will wait another week before he returns from Injured Reserve despite being a full participant this week.

Philadelphia will also be without linebacker Zach Cunningham (knee), Pro Bowl left guard Landon Dickerson (thumb), and Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay (knee).

The Eagles will regain starting right guard Cam Jurgens, who missed the Monday night game in Seattle with a pectoral injury.

With on-field warmups underway, we’re looking at the updated 53-man roster for Week 16.

#0 D'Andre Swift, RB

(Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Swift will enter Monday’s matchup 104 yards shy of his first 1,000-yard rushing season.

#1 QB Jalen Hurts

Dec 18, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) escapes a tackle attempt by Seattle Seahawks defensive end Mario Edwards Jr. (97) during the second quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

The All-Pro quarterback is looking to rebound from a disastrous performance in the Monday night loss to the Seahawks.

#2 CB Darius Slay

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Slay will miss his second game after undergoing knee surgery.

#3 Nolan Smith, LB

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#4 Jake Elliott, K

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – DECEMBER 18: Jake Elliott #4 of the Philadelphia Eagles attempts a field goal in the second quarter at Lumen Field on December 18, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

#6 WR Devonta Smith

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – DECEMBER 18: DeVonta Smith #6 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on before a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on December 18, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Smith will play after missing the week of practice with a knee injury.

#7 LB Haason Reddick

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Reddick has 11 sacks on the season, giving him four straight years of double-digits sacks.

#8 Marcus Mariota, QB

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#10 Punter Braden Mann

Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

#11 WR A.J. Brown

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – DECEMBER 18: A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up before a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on December 18, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Brown has been a vocal leader during this three game losing streak, and he’ll look to add to his team leading 95 catches, for 1,314 yards.

#13 WR Olamide Zaccheaus

Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

#14 RB Kenneth Gainwell

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#16 WR Quez Watkins

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#18 WR Britain Covey

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – DECEMBER 18: Britain Covey #18 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs the ball in the first half at Lumen Field on December 18, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

The former Utah wide receiver has an excellent shot at making the Pro Bowl as a punt returner.

#19 QB Tanner McKee

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#21 DB Sydney Brown

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The rookie safety offers a physicality that’s been lacking in the Eagles secondary.

#22 CB Kelee Ringo

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The rookie from Georgia will start in place on an injured Darius Slay.

#23 RB Rashaad Penny

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Penny will likely be inactive again what has been a wasted season.

#24 CB James Bradberry

(Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Bradberry has struggled during his past two outings and the Giants will likely test the veteran cornerback early and often.

#28 CB Josh Jobe

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#31 DB Kevin Byard

(Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

#32 DB Reed Blankenship

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 03: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers is tackled by Reed Blankenship #32 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

The second-year undrafted safety is on the verge of being named to his first Pro Bowl.

#33 CB Bradley Roby

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#35 RB Boston Scott

Jan 21, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott (35) runs past New York Giants linebacker Jaylon Smith (54) during the second quarter during an NFC divisional round game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Scott is known as the ‘Giants Killer’, and he’ll likely see an increased role against the team he’s score the most career touchdowns against.

#39 CB Eli Ricks

Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

#41 LB Nicholas Morrow

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Morrow is questionable for the matchup against the Giants with an abdominal injury.

#45 LS Rick Lovato

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#48 LB Patrick Johnson

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#51 OL Cam Jurgens

Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Jurgens (pectoral) was a full participant in practice this week.

The starting right guard missed Philadelphia’s Week 15 loss to Seattle, but has started all eight games he’s played in this season.

#52 LB Zach Cunningham

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Cunningham will not play on Monday after missing last week’s game against the Seattle Seahawks.

He has now missed three of the Eagles’ last four games due to injury.

#53 LB Shaquille Leonard

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Leonard is expected to start with Zach Cunningham out and Nicholas Morrow questionable.

#55 DE Brandon Graham

Nov 5, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham (55) reacts after a sack during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

#56 OL Tyler Steen

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#57 LB Ben VanSumeren

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The undrafted rookie out of Michigan State could make his first NFL start with Zach Cunningham out and Nicholas Morrow a gametime decision.

#62 OL Jason Kelce

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Kelce could be playing against the Giants for the final time at Lincoln Financial Field.

#63 OL Jack Driscoll

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#65 OL Lane Johnson

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Johnson will have a critical matchup against Giants talented pass rusher, Kayvon Thibodeau.

#68 OL Jordan Mailata

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The talented left tackle had a busy week, sneaking down to the White House to sing a Christmas song to the First Lady, Jill Biden.

#69 OL Landon Dickerson

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 15: Jason Kelce #62 and Landon Dickerson #69 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)

The Pro Bowl left guard will miss this contest after having thumb surgery.

#72 OL Moro Ojomo

Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

#74 OL Fred Johnson

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – AUGUST 12: Offensive tackle Fred Johnson #50 of the Philadelphia Eagles lines up against the Baltimore Ravens during a preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium on August 12, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

#78 OL Sua Opeta

Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Opeta will start at left guard with Landon Dickerson injured.

#80 WR Julio Jones

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#81 Grant Calcaterra

Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

#85 TE Albert Okwuegbunam

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#88 TE Dallas Goedert

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – DECEMBER 18: Dallas Goedert #88 of the Philadelphia Eagles lines up in the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on December 18, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images)

Goedert has 24 catches for 253 yards in 8 games versus the Giants in his career.

#89 TE Jack Stoll

Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

#90 DT Jordan Davis

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – DECEMBER 18: Jordan Davis #90 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up before a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on December 18, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

#91 DT Fletcher Cox

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#93 DT Milton Williams

Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Milton Williams (93) reacts after a defensive stop during the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

#94 DE Josh Sweat

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#95 Marlon Tuipulotu

(AP Photo/Matt Patterson)

#98 DT Jalen Carter

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – DECEMBER 18: Jalen Carter #98 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up before a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on December 18, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
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