47 Philadelphia Eagles who are certain to make the initial 53-man roster

Three preseason games are gone. We know the drill now. It's on to roster cuts. The deadline to trim the squad to 53 men is 4 pm EST on Tuesday, July 27. We expect surprises as always, though this time we don't expect any undrafted rookies to make the team.

The top half of the Eagles' roster is solid. If no one gets injured, this team will win a lot of games, but you can't bank on an injury-free season ever. Hopefully the reserves are ready if called upon.

In the meantime, arguments can be made that the Eagles field stars at every position. They have nothing to worry about come Tuesday. Here's a look at everyone that qualifies and some of the other locks to make the roster.

Also read: 6 winners (and four losers) from the Eagles preseason finale vs Vikings

We can safely assume that 48 Eagles roster spots were filled before the final preseason game.

Preseason is the same grind for most NFL teams. Much of the roster is set. Three games will determine the winners of a handful of spots.

We think we know who the lucky Birds are with Tuesday's deadline approaching, but we'll save that for a roster prediction. Here is a look at all of the locks.

The specialists (3)

No one on this list should surprise anyone.

Player name	Position
Jake Elliott	Kicker
Braden Mann	Punter/Holder
Rick Lovato	Long Snapper

The Quarterbacks (3)

As is the case with the specialists, this list hasn't changed since Kenny Pickett's arrival.

Name	Position
Jalen Hurts	QB1
Kenny Pickett	Backup Quarterback
Tanner McKee	Third String

The Running Backs (3)

The question is this. Will the Eagles keep three running backs or four.

Name	Position
Saquon Barkley	Starter
Kenneth Gainwell	Second String
Will Shipley	Reserve

The Wide Receivers (5)

MIght we see a surprise or two at the wide receiver position? We won't have to wait much longer to learn the answer to that question.

Name	Position
A.J. Brown	Starter
DeVonta Smith	Starter
Jahan Dotson	Expected starter at the slot
Johnny Wilson	Reserve
Britain Covey	Reserve and punt returner

Tight Ends (2)

In years past, there hasn't been much help for Dallas Goedert or a reasonable replacement when he has been injured, but Grant Calcaterra has steadily improved. If his training camp and preseason showings are any indication, he may have turned the corner en route to a pretty impressive regular season.

Name	Position
Dallas Goedert	Starter
Grant Calcaterra	Backup

The Offensive Line (9)

The starting lineup is set. Some of the reserves have earned their spots as well.

Name	Position
Jordan Mailata	Left Tackle (Starter)
Landon Dickerson	Left Guard (Starter)
Cam Jurgens	Center (Starter)
Mekhi Becton	Right Guard (Starter)
Lane Johnson	Right Tackle (Starter)
Tyler Steen	Reserve
Fred Johnson	Reserve
Trevor Keegan	Reserve
Dylan McMahon	Reserve

EDGE (5)

Has Patrick Johnson done enough to convince Philly to keep six edge rushers. He has proven to be a decent pass rusher who is a great special teams player.

Name	Position
Josh Sweat	Starter
Bryce Huff	Starter
Nolan Smith	Reserve
Brandon Graham	Reserve
Jalyx Hunt	Reserve

Interior Defensive Lineman (5)

Always a key cog of the Eagles' roster-building process, Fletcher Cox has moved on to the next chapter of his life, but

Name	Position
Jalen Carter	Starter
Jordan Davis	Starter
Milton Williams	Very underrated reserve
Marlon Tuipulotu	Reserve
Moro Ojomo	Young Jedi in training

Interior Linebackers (4)

Oren Burks and Ben VanSumeren have played well. One or the other may convince the Eagles to keep five interior linebackers.

Name	Position
Nakobe Dean	Should be a starter
Devin White	Probable starter
Zack Baun	Possible Starter
Jeremiah Trotter Jr	Reserve

Cornerbacks (6)

The cornerback room looks better than it has in a while.

Name	Position
Darius Slay	Starter
Quinyon Mitchell	Possible Starter
Isaiah Rodgers	Possible Starter
Kelee Ringo	Reserve
Cooper DeJean	Reserve
Avonte Maddox	Listed as a CB/Expected to play safety

Safeties (2)

The Eagles added Caden Sterns knowing he couldn't practice. That makes us believe he'll be here for a while.

Name	Position
C.J. Gardner-Johnson	Starter
Reed Blankenship	Starter

Worth mentioning: The injured players (and one international exemption)

Keep an eye on Sydney Brown. He'll be added to the roster once he is medically cleared to return.

Name	Position
Laekin Vakalahi	Tackle (International Exemption)
Sydney Brown	Physically Unable To Perform
McCallan Castles	Tight End (Injured Reserve)
Le'Raven Clark	Tackle (IR)
Mekhi Garner	Cornerback (IR)
Tyler Hall	Cornerback (IR)