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The first unofficial depth chart for the Philadelphia Eagles has been released, providing the first look at where several players currently stand in the team’s roster battles. Here are three major takeaways that could tell us a lot about the current state of the rotation.
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Britain Covey listed as primary punt returner
Over his four NFL seasons with the Eagles, Covey has recorded 79 punt returns for 895 yards, serving as the team’s primary returner the last two seasons. However, as a receiver, his impact has not been felt.
Throughout that same timeframe, Covey only has 13 receptions for 96 receiving yards and no touchdowns, playing less than 15% of the Eagles’ offensive snaps in 2024 and 2025. He currently is buried in the wide receiver depth chart, tied for eighth with Quez Watkins.
It raises the question of how much the Eagles value Covey’s use on special teams. Currently Makai Lemon and Elijah Moore are listed directly behind him, both of whom have limited experience returning punts, but far more juice as pass catchers.
Grant Calcaterra’s time in Philadelphia may be over
After spending the last four seasons with the Eagles, Calcaterra, a sixth-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, now finds himself behind Dallas Goedert, the obvious starter, Johnny Mundt and Eli Stowers on the depth chart.
Over the last two seasons, Calcaterra served as the primary second tight end, recording a combined 374 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns. While Calcaterra had the occasional catch, he was mostly used as a blocker but struggled to consistently win his assignments.
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If the Eagles do opt to keep four tight ends on the roster, Cameron Latu provides more value as both a blocker and as a special-teams player.
Johnny Wilson is on the bubble
The loaded wide receiver room was a major topic of conversation entering training camp, with Wilson among the players battling for a roster spot. Wilson, returning from a season-ending knee and ankle injury that occurred during last year’s camp, has looked solid, but is currently on the outside looking in.
One of the players Wilson is competing with for a spot is Darius Cooper, who entered camp in a similar position. Cooper, however, has elevated himself throughout camp, consistently being one of the better wide receivers during practices. He is now listed as a second-string wide receiver, while Wilson has fallen to the third string.
That leaves Wilson with an uphill battle as the preseason approaches. With no upside as a return man unlike with fellow wide receivers, he will need a strong showing in the preseason games and the remainder of camp to make the 53-man roster.
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This story was originally published August 12, 2026 at 4:23 AM.