Eagles’ initial Week 1 depth chart on defense signals more moves coming

Aug 7, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn ImagesIt took a series of savvy trades and some tough decisions to arrive at this point, but the Philadelphia Eagles have finalized their initial 53-man roster for the 2025 season.

“Initial” is the key word, though, as some glaring problem areas remain for general manger Howie Roseman as he works to build another Super Bowl roster.

While undrafted rookie Darius Cooper making the team makes for a great story, Philly’s fourth or fifth wide receiver won’t decide…