Eagles trim to 53: roster cuts and key moves finalized after 18 training camp practices and three preseason games
The Philadelphia Eagles completed their 2025 90-man to 53-man roster reduction by the 4 p.m. deadline on Tuesday, wrapping up a busy camp that included 18 practices and three preseason games. A large wave of releases and designations paved the way for a leaner group as the team moved into the regular season.
Released
– Charley Hughlett (long snapper)
– Patrick Johnson (outside linebacker)
– Kendall Lamm (tackle)
– Terrace Marshall (wide receiver)
– Parry Nickerson (cornerback)
Waived
– Ife Adeyi (wide receiver)
– Chance Campbell (linebacker)
– Tariq Castro-Fields (cornerback, injured designation)
– Elijah Cooks (wide receiver, injured)
– Lance Dixon (linebacker)
– Joe Evans (defensive tackle)
– Dallas Gant (linebacker)
– Kenyon Green (guard)
– Maxen Hook (safety)
– E.J. Jenkins (tight end)
– Brandon Johnson (cornerback)
– Montrell Johnson (running back)
– Cameron Latu (tight end)
– Ochaun Mathis (outside linebacker)
– Kyle McCord (quarterback)
– Taylor Morin (wide receiver)
– Nick Muse (tight end)
– Hollin Pierce (offensive lineman)
– ShunDerrick Powell (running back)
– Antwaun Powell-Ryland (linebacker)
– Eli Ricks (cornerback)
– Jereme Robinson (defensive end)
– Keilan Robinson (running back)
– Justin Rogers (defensive tackle)
– Andre Sam (safety)
– Ainias Smith (wide receiver)
– Jacob Sykes (defensive tackle)
– Laekin Vakalahi (tackle)
– A.J. Woods (cornerback)
Placed on Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform
– Nakobe Dean (linebacker)
Placed on Reserve/Injured and Designated for Return
– Myles Hinton (tackle)
Notes and context on several cuts
– Avery Williams: Brought in with the expectation of contributing as a return specialist, but that role didn’t materialize as hoped, leading to his release.
– Jacob Sykes: An undrafted rookie with a unique 6-3, 282-pound frame for a defensive tackle; he flashed at times but didn’t secure a spot.
– Taylor Morin: UDFA from Wake Forest who flashed as a receiver and punt returner in camp but wasn’t able to secure a roster spot.
– Tariq Castro-Fields: A third-year corner with a larger frame who showed moments in camp but wasn’t viewed as a long-term roster piece.
– Kenyon Green: Former first-round pick acquired in a trade; injuries and depth at guard contributed to his release.
– Kyle McCord: The sixth-round quarterback who had some moments in camp but struggled in game action; in a recent trade context, the Eagles will enter the season with other quarterbacks in the room.
– Dorian Thompson-Robinson and the QB room: The Eagles waived DTR as part of the quarterback reshuffling; the team will enter the season with Jalen Hurts, Tanner McKee, and the newly acquired Sam Howell in the mix.
– Nakobe Dean on PUP: Placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list, Dean’s return timeline will shape the linebacker corps and special-teams plans.
What this means going forward
– The Eagles are banking on a mix of internal development and practice squad possibilities for several of these cuts, with many players likely to land on the practice squad if they clear waivers.
– The quarterback depth chart has shifted significantly, with Hurts atop the depth chart and Howell coming in via trade to add experience, while McKee seeks continued development.
– The decision to place Nakobe Dean on PUP suggests a measured approach to his return, preserving flexibility for the linebacking corps as the season approaches.
Summary
– After an 18-practice, three-game evaluation period, Philadelphia trimmed to 53 players, releasing and waiving a sizable group while placing Nakobe Dean on PUP and designating Myles Hinton as return/IR-related. The moves reflect a deliberate shaping of a deeper, more balanced roster, with a number of players likely to draw interest on the practice squad.
A hopeful note
– The Eagles now have a clearer roster structure to build around core pillars like Hurts and Smith, while still preserving flexible options on the practice squad. If several of the released players land with other teams or as practice squad depth, the organization can continue to develop young talent and maintain a competitive edge heading into the regular season.