Eagles updated 53-man roster vs. Packers: News and notes for Week 12

The Philadelphia Eagles are less than 12 hours away from returning to the field for a primetime matchup against the Packers on NBC.

The Birds are the favorite and will look to move to 10-1 on the season while maintaining their lead in the NFC. 

Jalen Hurts continues to cement his status for a new contract, and at the same time, Jonathan Gannon’s retooled defense regained its form after being shredded in back-to-back weeks.

Here’s your updated 53-man roster for Week 12.

#1 QB Jalen Hurts

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Hurts is in the thick of the MVP race and has major improvements is a significant reason why the Birds are in the driver’s seat for a No. 1 seed. The improvement hasn’t gone unnoticed, and Hurts has an excellent chance at making his first Pro Bowl berth.

#2 CB Darius Slay

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Slay could draw the assignment of traveling with Packers rookie wide receiver Christian Watson.

#3 WR Zach Pascal

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#4 K Jake Elliott

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#6 WR DeVonta Smith

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#7 LB Haason Reddick

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Reddick has 7.5 sacks on the season and is heading towards his third straight year with double-digit takedowns.

#8 P Arryn Siposs

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#10 QB Gardner Minshew

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#11 WR A.J. Brown

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Brown spent the week dealing with an illness and will likely draw cornerback Jaire Alexander in coverage.

#14 RB Kenneth Gainwell

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#16 WR Quez Watkins

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Watkins rebounded from a costly fumble against the Commanders to log a much-needed touchdown catch against the Colts.

#17 LB Nakobe Dean

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#18 WR Britain Covey

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The undrafted rookie has been the Eagles’ chief punt return guy.

#19 QB Ian Book

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#21 DB Andre Chachere

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#22 S Marcus Epps

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#23 S C.J. Gardner-Johnson

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Gardner-Johnson leads the NFL with six interceptions.

#24 CB James Bradberry

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Bradberry has statistically been among the top cornerbacks in the NFL this season.

#26 RB Miles Sanders

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Sanders has 757 yards rushing on the season with six touchdowns.

#27 CB Zech McPhearson

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#28 CB Josh Jobe

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Jobe will return to the lineup after missing weeks with a hamstring injury.

#32 S Reed Blankenship

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#33 CB Josiah Scott

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Scott will start his third game in the slot without Avonte Maddox available.

#34 Trey Sermon

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#35 RB Boston Scott

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#42 S K'Von Wallace

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Wallace has lost his place on the Eagles’ depth chart to undrafted rookie Reed Blankenship.

#43 LB Kyzir White

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White will play a key role in containing running backs Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon.

#45 LS Rick Lovato

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#48 LB Patrick Johnson

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#51 Cam Jurgens

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#54 LB Shaun Bradley

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Story originally appeared on Eagles Wire