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Analyzing Philadelphia Eagles depth chart vs. Redskins

By Justin Grasso

PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 22: Carson Wentz #11 and Josh McCown #18 of the Philadelphia Eagles look on prior to the preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at Lincoln Financial Field on August 22, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 22: Carson Wentz #11 and Josh McCown #18 of the Philadelphia Eagles look on prior to the preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at Lincoln Financial Field on August 22, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 25: Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after he is called for a penalty as teammate Lane Johnson #65 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on in the first half against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on November 25, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 25: Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after he is called for a penalty as teammate Lane Johnson #65 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on in the first half against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on November 25, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

The Offensive Line

Center

1. Jason Kelce

Right now, Jason Kelce is listed as the Eagles’ lone center on the depth chart. All summer long, the Eagles had Stefen Wisniewski as the backup, but he didn’t make the final cuts. Chances are, Philly won’t be picking up a center to place second on the depth chart. Instead, they will use one of their guards as a backup if they need to. Isaac Seumalo and Nate Herbig immediately come to mind.

Right Guard

1. Brandon Brooks

2. Halapoulivaati Vaitai

3. Matt Pryor

4. Nate Herbig

It comes as no surprise that Brandon Brooks gets his starting spot back when he returns, but right now, nobody knows when that will be. Brooks’ goal is to get back this week. However, that’s not a guarantee. Therefore, Vaitai becomes the next best option. This offseason, he’s looked solid so the Eagles should be confident with him temporarily playing guard.

Left Guard

1. Isaac Seumalo

Like the center position, Isaac Seumalo is the lone left guard on board. Seeing as though they have two or three reserves for the right side, we can assume those guys will shift to the left if Seumalo goes down, or has to fill in for Kecle at center.

Right Tackle

1. Lane Johnson

2. Halapoulivaati Vaitai

3. Jordan Mailata

Lane Johnson is healthy and playing in week one. The real surprise here is that Vaitai is going to be ahead of Jordan Mailata for right tackle. Despite a second-year emergence by Mailata, his inexperience in the game of football still has the team hesitant on using him. It would take a lot to happen for the former Rugby star to get on the field.

Left Tackle

1. Jason Peters

2. Andre Dillard

The left tackle position might be the strongest spot on the O-Line in terms of depth and value. Peters is older and more prone to injury, but when his body is holding up, he’s still a solid blocker. Andre Dillard, on the other hand, is a developing rookie who could start on most NFL teams. I’d say the Eagles are in good shape at left tackle for sure.

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