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Philadelphia Eagles: 8 veterans who might not make the 2021 roster

By David Esser

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 18: Genard Avery #58 of the Philadelphia Eagles makes his way to the locker room after the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Lincoln Financial Field on October 18, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 18: Genard Avery #58 of the Philadelphia Eagles makes his way to the locker room after the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Lincoln Financial Field on October 18, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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Philadelphia Eagles Kerryon Johnson
Nov 8, 2020; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson (33) runs with the ball in the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings defensive back Harrison Smith (22) at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /

Kerryon Johnson, RB

When the Eagles were able to snag Kerryon Johnson off waivers earlier this offseason, fans were ecstatic. A former second-round pick who had a half-decent rookie season with the Detroit Lions, people were excited at the possibility of him rounding out an improved running back rotation behind Miles Sanders.

Fans were quick to point out the previous success that the Eagles had utilizing a “running back by committee” approach, and how Sirianni was coming from a Colts system that prioritized using multiple runners as well.

However, Johnson should by no means be viewed as a lock for the Eagles final roster this season. Not only is he coming off a disastrous 2020 campaign, but he’s also entering a running back room that actually has a decent amount of depth to it.

Outside of Sanders and recent fifth-round pick Kenneth Gainwell, who are both locks for the final roster, the Eagles RB room also has names like Boston Scott, Jordan Howard, Jason Huntley, Elijah Holyfield, and Adrian Killins.

That’s a whole lot of bodies to compete with.

Johnson has dealt with some injury issues as well throughout his NFL career – he has to come in and impress the Eagles coaches if he wants to stick around this season.

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