Talk about making an entrance! Eagles linebacker Joshua Weru, rocking number 46, officially put an NFL sack on his resume alongside Jose Ramirez (43) against Patriots quarterback Behren Morton (15) during their preseason loss in Foxborough. What makes this absolutely wild? This was only Weru’s second time playing in a football game, ever. You read that right: second game, first NFL sack. Unbelievable!
Rookies Shining and Roster Drama Brewing
While Weru was out there making history, the Eagles offense had its own mixed bag of performances. Running back Carson Steele absolutely put on a show, especially through the air. He led the team in receiving with seven targets, turning into six catches, 84 yards, and a touchdown. The dude even hurdled two different defenders! With the Eagles only dressing three running backs and Ja’Quinden Jackson getting hurt on the first play, Steele took on a huge workload. He ran hard, grinding out 33 yards on 11 carries (a 2.8 average), but his receiving work really popped. You gotta wonder if the Eagles are seriously looking at keeping four ball carriers, especially if Steele can add a fullback role to his resume.
Then there’s the Jake Majors situation. The guy’s been on the roster bubble, started at right guard for 18 snaps, then shifted to center for the rest of the game. He’s been looking better in games than in camp practices, but playing that much usually means you’re fighting for a spot. Micah Morris, though, seems like he’s showing enough to keep him safe from waivers.
The QB2 Quandary: Dalton or McKee?
The battle for backup quarterback is messy, to say the least. Andy Dalton has started two straight preseason games, which usually screams “good sign for his stock,” but let’s be real, he hasn’t played well. Then you have Tanner McKee. He’s not exactly lighting it up either, but he’s definitely been better than Dalton. There’s whispers that the Eagles are just trying to showcase one or both for a trade, but honestly, prioritizing a “meager return” over having a top-tier backup ready for the season? That’s just silly talk. McKee’s previous peaks are simply better than anything Dalton, who turns 38 in October, can muster these days. If it were up to me, McKee is the clear choice.
Other guys are fighting tooth and nail too. Myles Hinton has been exclusively at left tackle in two preseason games, even though he’s repped at guard in practice. Stone Smartt, who didn’t even play offense in the first preseason game, was the second-most targeted player in this one, still getting plenty of special teams work. He’s looking like a practice squad candidate. And Eli Stowers? Two targets, zero catches, despite being open for first-down yardage. Ouch.
The Eagles have a ton to sort out. They need to figure out that QB2 spot, nail down who gets those final roster spots, and get some clarity on their running back depth after Steele’s performance. The clock is ticking before the real games start, and these guys are playing for their NFL careers right now!
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Originally reported by Bleeding Green Nation.
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