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Philadelphia Eagles: 5 potential surprise training camp cuts before Week 1

By David Esser

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 28: Rasul Douglas of The Eagles during the NFL International Series match between Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium on October 28, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 28: Rasul Douglas of The Eagles during the NFL International Series match between Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium on October 28, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – AUGUST 22: Jordan Mailata #68 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on against the Baltimore Ravens in the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 22, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – AUGUST 22: Jordan Mailata #68 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on against the Baltimore Ravens in the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 22, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

Jordan Mailata

The Philadelphia Eagles biggest developmental project over the last two years, offensive tackle Jordan Mailata has been stashed away in hiding as the coaching staff attempted to mold him into a future swing tackle option.

With COVID-19 taking away his opportunity to play in preseason games this year, Mailata’s stock as a serviceable offensive lineman in 2020 has definitely fallen. The Eagles added two new lineman in this year’s draft, and Mailata is now entering year three of his rookie contract. At some point, he may not be worth the roster spot anymore.

Mailata was put on the injured reserve list with an “injury” during each of the last two seasons, as the Eagles really just wanted him around for practice and developmental drills. An Australian rugby player leading into the 2018 draft, he had very minimal football-playing experience.

Following the departure of Halapoulivaati Vaitai this offseason, the Eagles are now in need of a legit “swing tackle” (backup lineman who can play both RT and LT). Obviously the Philly coaching staff would have loved if this was Mailata, but he likely isn’t even close to being ready to take on that role just yet.

With rookie Auburn linemen Jack Driscoll and Prince Tega-Wanogho now in the building, Mailata’s value to the team may have simply vanished this offseason.

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