Eagles' Depth Players Ready for Bigger Roles

0:00On March 27th, with some key departures and injuries shaking up the Philadelphia Eagles roster, five depth players stand ready to grab bigger roles. Heading into the 2026 season, we're talking about defensive back Michael Carter II. Defensive tackle Ty Robinson, linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr., wide receiver Johnny, Wilson, and defensive back Andre Sam. These guys have shown flashes and now have clear paths to more snaps. Michael Carter II, a 50-year vet, saw limited action last year but posted solid grades and key games, like 75.5 from PFF. Against the Cowboys and commanders, he might shift to safety, opening doors after contract tweaks. Meanwhile, Ty Robinson, a massive 6 foot 5, 2088 pounder, eyes the fourth spot on the D line behind stars like Jalen Carter. And Jordan Davis, building on his rookie special team's work. Nakoby Dean's move to the Raiders and Jihad Campbell's shoulder surgery, mean Jeremiah Trotter Jr. gets all the off-season reps at linebacker.

1:03Fans are buzzing about Trotter's potential jump, especially with his family legacy and Philly football. That kind of opportunity could reshape the linebacker room fast. Johnny Wilson, the 6 foot 6 target, missed all of last season with knee and ankle woes, but dominated camp before that as a blocker and receiver. On the back end, Andre Sam, an undrafted LSU product, stuck on practice squads and future deals, logging four career games including three elevations. Last year. Keep an eye on these rises as training camp heats up. They could turn depth chart shakeups into breakout stories for the Eagles defense and offense. Next fall, you've been listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage.