News from camp: Eagles release depth chart prior to first preseason game

CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 4: Head Coach Doug Pederson of the Philadelphia Eagles calls a play during the third quarter of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on December 4, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 4: Head Coach Doug Pederson of the Philadelphia Eagles calls a play during the third quarter of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on December 4, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – NOVEMBER 28: James Starks #44 of the Green Bay Packers runs with the ball and is tackled by Rodney McLeod #23 and Vinny Curry #75 of the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on November 28, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – NOVEMBER 28: James Starks #44 of the Green Bay Packers runs with the ball and is tackled by Rodney McLeod #23 and Vinny Curry #75 of the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on November 28, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

The safeties, we like. The corners, we don’t. Will they be up to the challenge in 2017? The first step is getting past the first preseason game.

The secondary:

Every Eagles fan is hoping that the secondary, after being dubbed the worst in the NFL, can use that as some bulletin board material and make some plays in 2017.

The corners:

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The left:

The right:

The safeties (Irregardless of what’s being said about the secondary, this may be the best starting tandem of starting safeties in the league):

Strong safety:

  • SS1: Rodney McLeod
  • SS2: Corey Graham
  • SS3: Jaylen Watkins
  • SS4: Chris Maragos

Free Safety:

Just in case you’re unaware: Here are the guys on the special teams unit:

The Punters: Donnie Jones, Cameron Johnston

Placekicker: Caleb Sturgis

Long snapper: Jon Dorenbos, Rick Lovato

Holder: Donnie Jones

Punt Returner: Darren Sproles, Donnel Pumphrey, Greg Ward Jr.

Kick returner: Wendell Smallwood, Nelson Agholor, Donnel Pumphrey