Eagles Shut Out Jets in Preseason Finale; Roster Moves, Injuries and Camp Takeaways

The Philadelphia Eagles ended their 2025 preseason on Saturday morning. They put on a strong defensive show and now face important roster decisions before the regular season begins.

Eagles 6, Jets 0 In their last game before the season starts, Philadelphia’s defense and special teams led them to a 6–0 victory over the New York Jets on Saturday morning at MetLife Stadium. Both scores were long field goals by veteran kicker Jake Elliott. He made a 51-yard kick in the first quarter and a 53-yarder just before halftime. The Eagles’ offense struggled against New York’s starters, who played through the first half. Philadelphia’s defense shut out the Jets. They recorded three sacks, forced two turnovers on downs in the red zone, and had six quarterback pressures. This strong performance capped off the preseason on a high note.

Starters Rested, Spot Battles Heat Up Head coach Nick Sirianni chose to rest most starters after Elliott’s second field goal. He turned to reserves in the second half. That decision shifts the spotlight to several position battles still undecided. On defense, Vic Fangio will use this week’s practices to decide on the No. 2 outside cornerback. Dorian Jackson is ahead of Lee Ring and new player Jakorian Bennett for the job opposite Quinyon Mitchell. At receiver, Johnny Wilson’s knee injury has put him on injured reserve, creating two open roster spots. Darius Cooper and Ainias Smith are vying to join the active 53. John Metchie, a recent trade acquisition, is expected to make the team in his first game back.

**Rookie Linebacker Emerges** One of the best stories from camp is rookie linebacker Jihaad Campbell. He was picked 31st overall, even though he arrived late due to shoulder surgery. Campbell got first-team reps during the preseason. He seems set to start with veteran T.J. Edwards in Week 1. His speed, tackling, and improving pass-rush skills helped him earn this spot.

Offseason Additions and Ongoing Concerns In other roster news, the Eagles added linebacker Chance Campbell to the active roster on Aug. 20. They also released wideout Giles Jackson on the same day as they get ready to cut down to 53 players. Injuries are still a problem for the line. Pro Bowl guard Landon Dickerson is week-to-week after his meniscus surgery. All-Pro tackle Jordan Mailata missed practice this week due to concussion protocol. Now, Philadelphia’s left side is in a tough spot.

What’s Next Philadelphia kicks off the regular season on Thursday, Sept. 4. They’ll play at home against the Dallas Cowboys. This week’s practices are key. They will help finalize the depth chart. The starting unit and reserves must be ready for the season opener.