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Glenn Erby

Philadelphia Eagles’ roster comparison: 2021 vs. 2022 offense

The Eagles returned to the postseason in 2021 a year or two ahead of schedule, and their 31-15 road loss to the Buccaneers signaled a change in roster building.

He was often criticized for not valuing the linebacker position, and GM Howie Roseman gave the group a complete renovation, signing a pass rusher, an athletic marvel in coverage while drafting the top defender from college football’s best team.

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Knowing he needed to address the wide receiver position, Roseman traded several picks to the Titans in return for a young superstar, A.J. Brown.

With the 2022 regular season now just a week away, we’re comparing the rosters from last season and this current team on both sides of the football, starting with the offense.

QB

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2021 2022
Jalen Hurts Jalen Hurts
Joe Flacco Gardner Minshew
Gardner Minshew Ian Book

The top two at the position remain the same, and Philadelphia is confident knowing Gardner Minshew can win games if called upon.

RB

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2021 2022
Miles Sanders Miles Sanders
Boston Scott Kenneth Gainwell
Kenneth Gainwell Boston Scott
Trey Sermon

The Eagles’ top three remain the same a year late, with Gainwell now the No. 2 running back on the depth chart.

Trey Sermon was claimed off waivers and will be featured as a change of pace back.

WR

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2021 2022
DeVonta Smith A.J. Brown
J.J. Arcega-Whiteside DeVonta Smith
Quez Watkins Quez Watkins
Jalen Reagor Zach Pascal
Greg Ward PS(Britain Covey, Devon Allen, Deon Cain)

The Eagles’ upgrades are dramatic at the wide receiver position, with only DeVonta Smith and Quez Watkins as valued holdovers. A.J. Brown and Zach Pascal joined the lineup, while J.J. Arcega-Whiteside and Jalen Reagor were traded.

TE

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2021 2022
Dallas Goedert Dallas Goedert
Zach Ertz Jack Stoll
Tyree Jackson Grant Calcaterra
Jack Stoll

The Eagles aren’t as deep at the tight end position as they were a year ago, but the team has moved away from focusing on 12-personnel, and Dallas Goedert is now the star tight end.

Tyree Jackson is a name to watch and he would have made the 53-mman roster, while Grant Calcaterra is talent as well.

Offensive Line

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2021 2022
Jordan Mailata Jordan Mailata
Isaac Seumalo Landon Dickerson
Jason Kelce Jason Kelce
Brandon Brooks Isaac Seumalo
Lane Johnson Lane Johnson
Landon Dickerson/Jack Driscoll Cam Jurgens/Jack Driscoll

The NFL’s deepest offensive line lost Brandon Brooks to retirement on paper, but he missed the bulk of the season, and they still led the NFL in rushing.

Landon Dickerson and Isaac Seumalo both return, while Lane Johnson is fully healthy and rookie Cam Jurgen is a star.

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