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Eagles Turn Preseason Week 2 Into Backup Showcase, Mukuba Stakes Claim at Safety

Starters sat out, leaving the second preseason game as a proving ground for depth players before final roster decisions

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Overview

  • Kyle McCord led the QB3 battle with 30 snaps compared to Dorian Thompson-Robinson’s 17, strengthening his hold on the backup role
  • Andrew Mukuba’s 75-yard interception return for a touchdown and fumble recovery have shifted the odds in his favor for the starting safety job opposite Reed Blankenship
  • Edge defender Azeez Ojulari registered multiple pressures and a sack, bolstering his case for one of the final roster spots
  • Brett Toth and Drew Kendall logged every offensive snap while alternating between left guard and center to highlight the Eagles’ line depth and versatility
  • The final preseason game and upcoming roster cutdowns will determine remaining depth battles after this extended audition for backups