Eagles Reveal Jersey For Week 1 Game Vs Packers in Brazil
The first-ever NFL game in Brazil will also feature a first for the Eagles. A week ahead of the game vs the Packers, they revealed what jersey combo they will wear, and it is a combination we have never seen before. Black Helmet, with a white jersey, and black pants.
It is a cool combination, but the lack of green is certainly going to fuel rumors the NFL has tried hard to deny. A couple of months ago a rumor went around the NFL media that people traveling to the game should avoid wearing green. Now, the Eagles reveal they won’t be wearing green.
Where The No Green Jerseys Rumor Came From
Josh Jacobs, who now plays for the Packers, went on the Green Light Podcast with Chris Long. On the podcast, he said that the NFL told players not to wear green, and suggested that it was because of green being tied to one of the local gangs. The clip went viral, and people were quick to point out both teams wear Green as their primary color.
The NFL quickly went on the defensive, saying that the teams can wear green and that the no green thing stems from green usually being banned from the stadium because it is the color of the rival soccer club. They made it clear that the rule does not apply to the two teams, or to fans traveling to see the game. There is a similar unwritten rule about wearing red at Subaru Park.
Josh Jacobs later apologized, saying he was misinformed. But the “no green” rumor was already out there.
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Unlike The Eagles, The Packers Are Wearing Green
The immediate reaction of many when they saw the Eagles weren’t wearing was to assume that there is something to the no-green thing. But before you start overreacting, you should know that the Packers will be wearing their typical green jerseys.
First off, can I say it is annoying the Packers will be wearing their home jersey in what is technically an away game for them? But that aside, it is quite clear the teams were not barred from wearing green. The Eagles just decided this was what they wanted to wear. It is a unique game, so they wanted a unique look.
And it is a good look. The NFL giving the team a 3rd option for helmet designs was for sure a good move. Now they can have the Green, the Black, and the Kelly Green helmets. Giving them way more options for combos. Last year they couldn’t have the black helmets, because they went with Kelly Green as their alternate instead. But they added the black helmets back into the mix this year.
So don’t read too much into the no-green thing. That is not to say there is nothing to worry about safety-wise. Sao Paulo is not Rio. It is not a typical tourist destination. As with any travel to a foreign country take precautions. Do the research and find out what areas to avoid. Traveling to any country can come with its perils. Just be smart, be safe, and travel in groups.
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The Eagles Initial 53-Man Roster: Who Survived Cutdown Day?
QB (3)
- Jalen Hurts
- Tanner McKee
- Kenny Pickett
You could have written these 3 in pen at the start of camp. They were always gonna make it, and Will Grier was never going to make it. They brought Grier in to help Moore implement his system, not to compete. The only thing that became a question was if McKee could take the QB 2 job.
RB (3)
- Saquon Barkley
- Kenny Gainwell
- Will Shipley
Like QB, there was never much competition here. These 3 were always locks. I suppose if Kendall Milton had a great camp, he could have forced the Eagles to keep 4. But that was never very likely.
WR (5)
- AJ Brown
- Devonta Smith
- Jahan Dotson
- Britain Covey
- Johnny Wilson
IR- Ainias Smith
The Eagles threw a wrench into this in the last week of camp by trading for Jahan Dotson. But even before that, everyone thought the WR3 would be someone not on the team. And it seemed a few weeks in that neither Parris Campbell nor John Ross were going to stick around. The guy who did the most for his case in camp was Johnny Wilson. Not enough to win the WR3 job, but enough to get a roster spot, especially with how willing he was as a blocker.
Ainias Smith going onto the IR is another wrench. They would have had a tough decision otherwise. he did not play well enough in camp to earn the spot, but they still have a lot of hope for him going forward. Now that he is on the IR, they can stash him for a few weeks, without wasting the roster spot.
TE (2)
- Dallas Goedert
- Grant Calcaterra
IR- Albert Okwuegbunam
Surprise Cut: EJ Jenkins
The first somewhat surprising cut, EJ Jenkins. Jenkins impressed in camp and many thought he was going to win the TE3 job. But the Eagles cut him. This could be a place to watch for them scooping someone else up, notably Jack Stoll who the Giants cut, but had been with the Eagles for a few seasons before that.
Albert O goes on the IR, letting them stash him for a bit longer while they figure stuff out.
OL (9)
- Lane Johnson
- Mekhi Becton
- Cam Jurgens
- Landon Dickerson
- Jordan Mailata
- Tyler Steen
- Fred Johnson
- Trevor Keegan
- Darian Kinnard
The question on the O-Line was more about numbers than it was about players. Would they keep 10, or only 9? They went with 9, with rookie Dylan McMahon likely being the odd man out.
EDGE (6)
- Bryce Huff
- Josh Sweat
- Nolan Smith
- Brandon Graham
- Jalyx Hunt
- Patrick Johnson
Edge Rusher is a big question mark for them. They don’t have a sure thing like Haason Reddick anymore. The players they have left have a high ceiling, but also a low floor. There are concerns about all of them going into the season, especially with Nolan Smith after a disappointing camp. Whether or not they can get consistent pressure off the edge will be a major thing to watch this season.
DT (6)
- Jalen Carter
- Jordan Davis
- Milton Williams
- Moro Ojomo
- Thomas Booker
- Bryon Young
They had some tough choices to make at DT. Tuipulotu has been here, and has been a quality player, fora few years, but Thomas Booker came on strong in camp. It turns out they both made the initial roster. Depth at DT was a big strength in 2022, and having guys behind Carter and Davis, who had conditioning issues last season, is probably smart.
(Update) Marlon Tuipulotu made the original 53-man roster, but was released when the Eagles claimed Byron Young, who was cut by the Raiders. n
LB (6)
- Devin White
- Zack Baun
- Nakobe Dean
- Jeremiah Trotter Jr.
- Ben VanSumeren
- Oren Burks
Linebacker is better off than it was a year ago. That is not saying much though. the question is if it is good enough. Like Edge Rusher, there is potential there. But Devin White has under performed, Zack Baun has never played LB, and Dean has yet to prove anything at this level. It might still be a major weakness, but I doubt it gets as bad as it was last season.
Oren Burks was not on the original 53 man roster, but was moved off the Practice Squad once James Bradberry was put on the IR.
CB (6)
- Darius Slay
- Kelee Ringo
- Quinyon Mitchell
- Isaiah Rodgers
- Cooper DeJean
- Eli Ricks
Corner was arguable their weakest position last year. Now it might be their deepest. Slay, Mitchell, Ringo, Rodgers, and DeJean were all locks. The question was Eli Ricks and Josh Jobe. Rick is the better corner, but Jobe is a Special Teams Ace. For now, Jobe is out. They may think he can make it onto the practice squad, where they could then call him up to play Special teams for at least the first 3 weeks. Whereas Ricks may have gotten scooped up.
Safety (4)
- CJ Gardner Johnson
- Avonte Maddox
- Reed Blankenship
- Tristin McCollum
PUP- Sydney Brown
IR- James Bradberry
Sydney Brown starting the season on the PUP list helps them with their decision making. They can keep both Maddox and McCollum for now, and then make that decision when Brown gets healthy. They definitely need the extra depth to start out. Bradberry makes it for now, but reports suggest it might be because they are working out a trade for him, with the Titans showing interest. It still doesn’t sound like he will be on the final 53-man roster.
(James Bradberry was later moved onto the IR)
Special Teams (3)
- Jake Elliott
- Braden Mann
- Rick Lovato
No surprises here. None of these 3 had any competition in camp. Braden Mann stabilized what had been a weak position for the Eagles last season. jake Elliott is among the best kickers in the league, and Rick Lovato is solid as a long-snapper gets. There was never even a chance for there to be a shakeup here.
