NFC East

Philadelphia Eagles NFL Depth Chart & Starting Lineup

Depth chart · updated Oct 17

Projected starting QB: Tanner McKee (likely starter — Jalen Hurts out), as of October 17, 2026

Next: vs Carolina Panthers, Sun, Oct 18, 01:00 PM ET

73
Average
OFF
70
DEF
80

#24 in the NFL

2-3 · Average

Who is the starting QB for the Eagles?

Tanner McKee is the likely starting quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles as of October 17, 2026 — Jalen Hurts is out.

Offense

3WR 1TE
RB
39
Dameon PierceStarter
4
65
Tank BigsbyInjured Reserve
5
61
Will ShipleyInjured Reserve
WR2
TE
4
81
Grant CalcaterraInjured Reserve
5
87
Eli StowersInjured Reserve
LG
2
69
Landon DickersonInjured Reserve
C
66
Drew KendallStarterQuestionable
RT
72
Markel BellStarter
3
65
Lane JohnsonReserve-Ret

Depth order reflects each team's current published depth chart and updates nightly through the offseason and season.

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Matchup

Changed in Week 6

  • KR: Will Shipley → Britain Covey (injury)
  • RB: Dameon Pierce added to the chart
  • KR: Tank Bigsby added to the chart
Philadelphia Eagles Week 6 Depth Chart Changes

Checking injuries? See the NFL inactives list for who is ruled out this week.

Week 6

vs Carolina Panthers

Sun, Oct 18 · 01:00 PM ET

Team Stats

5 games · as of Oct 17

Points/G
18.4
Yards/G
278.2
Pass Yds/G
186.6
Rush Yds/G
91.6
TO Margin
-2
3rd Down %
36.77%
Total TD
11
Sacks
6
TFL
21
INT
3
WHY #24 IN WS POWER

2025 season: 82 OVR from real 2025 results

2026 prior: 82 regressed 50% toward the league mean

This season: 2-3 · Week 6 rating blends real 2026 results in with the prior.

No third-party model, no invented numbers — the whole rating traces to real box scores. How we rank · not a betting line.

2026 season projection

Projected: 7.3 wins (likely 5-9)

Record so far 2-3, plus our win chance in each of the 12 games left. A projection from team ratings, not a guarantee.

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Philadelphia Eagles Starting Quarterback

Philadelphia Eagles starting lineup

Tanner McKee is the likely starting quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles as of October 17, 2026 — Jalen Hurts is out.

Also projected for the Eagles: Dameon Pierce at running back, DeVonta Smith at wide receiver and Dallas Goedert at tight end.

The full Philadelphia Eagles two-deep was last updated October 17, 2026. NFL depth charts are unofficial team estimates, not league announcements, and change through the season.

All 32 NFL starting quarterbacks

Philadelphia Eagles Injury Report

19 players are listed with an injury designation as of October 17, 2026.

Common questions

Who is the Eagles' starting quarterback?
Tanner McKee is the likely starting quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles as of October 17, 2026 — Jalen Hurts is out.
Who starts at running back for the Eagles?
Dameon Pierce is the projected starter at running back for the Eagles, with Carson Steele listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for the Eagles?
DeVonta Smith is the projected starter at wide receiver for the Eagles, with Darius Cooper listed second.
Who starts at tight end for the Eagles?
Dallas Goedert is the projected starter at tight end for the Eagles, with Johnny Mundt listed second.
When does Philadelphia Eagles play next?
Next: vs Carolina Panthers, Sun, Oct 18, 01:00 PM ET.
When was the Philadelphia Eagles depth chart last updated?
The Philadelphia Eagles depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated October 17, 2026. It refreshes nightly through the season.

Full Eagles Roster

Every player on the Philadelphia Eagles depth chart, by position.

Defense

Left Defensive End: Jalen Carter, Byron Young

Nose Tackle: Jordan Davis

Right Defensive End: Moro Ojomo, Ty Robinson

Weakside Linebacker: Nolan Smith Jr., Arnold Ebiketie, AJ Epenesa

Left Inside Linebacker: Zack Baun, Smael Mondon Jr.

Right Inside Linebacker: Jihaad Campbell, Jeremiah Trotter Jr.

Strongside Linebacker: Jonathan Greenard, Jalyx Hunt

Left Cornerback: Riq Woolen, Jonathan Jones, Jakorian Bennett

Strong Safety: Marcus Epps, Michael Carter II, Tucker Large

Free Safety: Andrew Mukuba, Kenny Moore II, Cooper DeJean, Andre' Sam

Right Cornerback: Quinyon Mitchell, Kelee Ringo

Nickel Back: Cooper DeJean, Kenny Moore II, Mac McWilliams

Special Teams

Place Kicker: Jake Elliott

Punter: Braden Mann

Holder: Braden Mann

Punt Returner: Britain Covey, Makai Lemon, Elijah Moore

Kick Returner: Britain Covey, Tank Bigsby, Will Shipley

Long Snapper: Rocco Underwood