Linebacker (7). If Stewart Bradley, Ernie Sims, and Akeem Jordan are starting, that leaves three, possibly four, spots to fill. Omar Gaither is versatile, and Keenan Clayton, a rookie, has shined in the preseason. Jamar Chaney hasn't stood out, but the Eagles project the rookie as a future middle-linebacker candidate. Moise Fokou opened camp as the starting strong-side linebacker but has bounced between backup SAM and defensive end since. Seven is a lot of linebackers, but Fokou is the only viable option behind Jordan.
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Defensive back (10). Five cornerbacks: Starters Asante Samuel and Ellis Hobbs, and backups Trevard Lindley, Joselio Hanson and Dimitri Patterson, and four safeties: Quintin Mikell, Nate Allen, Quintin Demps, and Kurt Coleman almost definitely keep the playbook. Demps or Coleman could have competition now that Macho Harris has been moved from cornerback to safety. Harris probably will last through Saturday's cut-down deadline but could be the first to go if the Eagles add elsewhere next week.
Specialists (3). Wild guesses here, but David Akers, Sav Rocca, and Jon Dorenbos are probably the kicker, punter and long snapper, respectively.
Contact staff writer Jeff McLane at 215-854-4745 or jmclane@phillynews.com. Follow him on Twitter at www.twitter.com/Jeff_McLane.
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