Training camp is officially over, and half the players on the Philadelphia Eagles roster only have one more game to prove themselves against the Cincinnati Bengals.
It's been a highly competitive camp for the Eagles, with many position battles still unresolved. Philly still needs to figure out the backup quarterback situation as well as the starting safety job alongside Andrew Mukuba.
Several players are on the edge of making the roster and are just outside the bubble. Here's a look at a select few players who are on the inside and outside of the roster bubble before this crucial game.
Eagles players that are inside and outside roster bubble entering Bengals game
Inside: Kelee Ringo, CB
This may not be what Eagles fans want to read, but Ringo might be doing just enough to make the team. He got an interception in the preseason opener against the Baltimore Ravens and didn't play that badly against the New England Patriots in Week 2 action. With how weak the rest of the secondary is behind the main three starters, Ringo is going to slip his way onto the roster at this point.
Inside: Joshua Weru, EDGE
Getting a sack in the Patriots game was a massive step forward for Weru, who needed that play more than anyone on the team. He'll need another solid game to be 100% secure, but that sack helped a lot. For now, Weru can help on special teams too, so expect him to be in the running to make it...for now.
Inside: Elijah Moore, WR
The Eagles will likely have to consider carrying six wide receivers because there is a lot of talent there. Moore and Jalen Hurts have built some good chemistry in camp because of DeVonta Smith and Makai Lemon. Right now, it's looking good for Moore to make the team and get slotted into that final roster spot.
Inside: Mac McWilliams, CB
Another cornerback who has not lived up to fans' expectations, but might still make the team. McWilliams has been good in training camp, but has been inconsistent at best in preseason games. One positive is that he is tackling well. If the Eagles carry five cornerbacks, which is usually the NFL standard, McWilliams is looking to lock into that final spot.
Outside: Dameon Pierce, RB
Pierce has just missed too much time in training camp with his injury, and now there are other players outperforming him. At the beginning of camp, Pierce was competing with Will Shipley for the RB3 job, but even Carson Steele is jumping Pierce on the depth chart. Unless it's the best preseason performance in NFL history, Pierce is probably not making this team.
Outside: Grant Calcaterra, TE
There is still a chance the Eagles look at bringing in four tight ends with rookie Eli Stowers struggling, but Calcaterra probably wouldn't even be the fourth guy. The Eagles would much rather have Cameron Latu there since he can help on special teams. Calcaterra has had a long, last few years in Philly with some nice moments, but he needs a big game if he wants to make it.
Outside: Jose Ramirez, EDGE
It's a shame because Ramirez is arguably the most consistent pass rusher on the Eagles during the preseason. At the moment, there are too many veteran edge rushers for him to sneak on in. He is at least making a convincing argument to get on the practice squad at least.
Outside: Uar Bernard, DT
As much as Eagles fans want Bernard to work, at the moment, he hasn't done enough to make the 53-man roster. He's such a raw talent and needs more time to develop, but the two tackles against the Patriots were a good step in the right direction. Bernard might still make the team because the Eagles don't want to risk him being on waivers for another team to pick up, but at the moment, he may not be making the team.
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Outside: Britain Covey, WR
Covey catching a touchdown against New England was certainly a rare sight to see since he's more of a returner. There might be a part of the Eagles that want to keep him because of how good a returner he can be. With the wide receiver room so deep, though, he might end up being more of a practice squad player.
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