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Eagles updated 53-man roster vs. Texans: News and notes for Week 9

The Eagles are less than 12 hours away from returning to the field for a World Series-style matchup.

The Birds are a huge favorite and will look to start a season 8-0 for the first time in franchise history.

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Jalen Hurts continues to cement his status for a new contract, and at the same time, Jonathan Gannon’s retooled defense will look to continue its strong play.

With Jordan Davis on injured reserve, here’s your 53-man roster for Week 9.

#1 QB Jalen Hurts

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Hurts will look to continue his hot start and win his 11th game in a row.

#2 CB Darius Slay

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The All-Pro cornerback could be matched up with Brandin Cooks.

#3 WR Zach Pascal

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Pascal logged his first touchdown against the Steelers.

#4 K Jake Elliott

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Elliott is healthy after missing one game with an ankle injury.

#6 WR Devonta Smith

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Smith could be the player to watch against the Texans with all eyes on A.J. Brown.

#7 LB Haason Reddick

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Philadelphia’s top pass rusher has 5.5 sacks on the year and will look to continue his ascension.

#8 P Arryn Siposs

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The veteran punter appears to be Philadelphia’s only weakness.

#10 QB Gardner Minshew

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With Philadelphia on a short week, Minshew saw game action in the blowout win over the Steelers.

#11 WR A.J. Brown

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Brown is on pace for a 1,600-yard season after a career-high 156 yards and three touchdowns against the Steelers.

#14 RB Kenneth Gainwell

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#16 WR Quez Watkins

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#17 LB Nakobe Dean

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#18 WR Britain Covey

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Covey could be running out of time to impress as a return man with Greg Ward re-signed to the practice squad.

#19 QB Ian Book

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#22 S Marcus Epps

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#23 S C.J. Gardner-Johnson

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Gardner-Johnson now has four interceptions on the season after logging a takeaway against Pittsburgh.

#24 CB James Bradberry

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Bradberry is statistically the top cornerback in the NFL and a huge reason the Eagles are undefeated.

#26 RB Miles Sanders

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Sanders is on pace for his first 1,000-yard season, and his continued production will be key to the Eagles’ postseason hopes.

#27 CB Zech McPhearson

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#28 CB Josh Jobe

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#29 CB Avonte Maddox

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#32 S Reed Blankenship

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#33 CB Josiah Scott

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Scott has been ruled out with an ankle injury.

#34 RB Trey Sermon

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#35 RB Boston Scott

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#42 S K'Von Wallace

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#43 LB Kyzir White

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White has been dynamic at outside linebacker, and his athleticism and versatility have completely elevated the defense.

#45 LS Rick Lovato

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#48 LB Patrick Johnson

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#51 C Cam Jurgens

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#54 LB Shaun Bradley

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#55 DE Brandon Graham

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Graham could see his snaps increase with Jordan Davis out.

#56 RG Isaac Seumalo

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#57 LB T.J. Edwards

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Edwards leads Philadelphia in tackles.

#58 LB Kyron Johnson

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#61 OL Josh Sills

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#62 C Jason Kelce

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#63 OL Jack Driscoll

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#65 OL Lane Johnson

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#68 LT Jordan Mailata

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#69 OL Landon Dickerson

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#77 LT Andre Dillard

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#78 OL Sua Opeta

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#81 TE Grant Calcaterra

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#88 TE Dallas Goedert

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#89 TE Jack Stoll

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#91 DT Fletcher Cox

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Cox will see expectations increase even more with Jordan Davis out.

#93 DT Milton Williams

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#94 DE Josh Sweat

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#95 Marlon Tuipulotu

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The former USC star will see an increased role with Jordan Davis out.

#97 DT Javon Hargrave

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Hargrave was dominant against the Steelers.

#98 DE Robert Quinn

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