With both teams resting the bulk of their starters,Philadelphia came away with a 16-13 winover Baltimore on a last-second 49-yard field goal from Jake Elliott after linebacker Patrick Johnson caused a late fourth-quarter fumble on a strip sack of Ravens quarterback Emory Jones.
With the matchup now complete, the Birds are heading to New England for a joint practice on Tuesday ahead of Thursday’s preseason matchup. It’ll give Nick Sirianni’s team competition against a retooled franchise that has Jarod Mayo as head coach and Drake Maye as the future at quarterback.
With the Eagles scheduled for a Monday walkthrough, here are select players we want to see more of in Week 2.
OLB Jalyx Hunt
Aug 9, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Josh Johnson (17) rolls out to pass as Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jalyx Hunt (58) applies pressure during the second quarter of a preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Rookie pass rusher Jalyx Hunt had four tackles on the night, while Nolan Smith logged four tackles, one sack, one tackle for loss, and one QB hit.
DB Caden Sterns
Aug 10, 2022; Englewood, CO, USA; Denver Broncos safety Caden Sterns (30) during training camp at the UCHealth Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Stern played as a rookie for Eagles Defensive Coordinator Vic Fangio, who was the Broncos’ head coach in 2021. Sterns suffered a torn patellar tendon in Week 1 last season and was recently activated off of the Physically Unable to Perform list on July 27.
CB Quinyon Mitchell
Aug 1, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell (30) during a training camp practice at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
The rookie has been dynamic in the slot. We want to see more of Mitchell at outside cornerback.
DT Thomas Booker IV
Aug 13, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV (56) on the bench during the game against the New Orleans Saints at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
The Texans selected former Stanford defensive tackle Thomas Booker in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Booker played in 15 games last season, registering ten tackles, a pass deflection, and half a sack. Booker played 25 snaps against the Ravens, and Thursday night allows Booker to compete with Moro Ojomo and Marlon Tuipulotu in the position battle.
DB Andre' Sam
Safety Andre’ Sam 14 makes a tackle as the LSU Tigers take on Texas A&M in Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, November 25, 2023.
Sam (5-11, 191 pounds) jumped from FCS after starting his career in 2017 at McNeese State, where he was selected First Team All-Southland Conference twice. Sam transferred to Marshall for the 2022 season before spending last year at LSU. Sam is locked in a roster battle with James Bradberry and Tristin McCollum for the fourth safety spot.
TE Armani Rogers
Jun 5, 2024; Ashburn, VA, USA; Washington Commanders tight end Armani Rogers (88) catches the ball during OTA workouts at Commanders Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Signed by Washington as an undrafted rookie free agent out of Ohio, where he was a quarterback, Rogers recorded five catches for 64 yards during the 2022 season with the Commanders.
Rogers missed 2023 with an injury.
A talented athlete At Ohio, Rogers set the NCAA FBS record for the longest run by a quarterback with a 99-yard touchdown.
WR Ainias Smith
Aug 9, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Ainias Smith (82) returns a punt as Baltimore Ravens tight end Mike Rigerman (35) defends during the second half of a preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
The fifth-round pick averaged 4.3 yards on three punt returns; he lost a fumble and was targeted once, securing a 7-yard gain. Smith’s development this summer could force Philadelphia to cut the late-round draft pick.
RB Lew Nichols
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – AUGUST 09: Lew Nichols #38 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter against the Baltimore Ravens in a preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium on August 09, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
Nichols had seven carries for 21 yards and a touchdown in the preseason opener.
LB Patrick Johnson
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 26: Patrick Johnson #48 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after a play during the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Lincoln Financial Field on November 26, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Johnson totaled four tackles Friday night and the game-winning strip sack on Ravens quarterback Emory Jones. With the Eagles needing a surge in pressure off the edge, we want to see more of the former Tulane star.
