The Philadelphia Eagles are gearing up for their preseason opener against the Baltimore Ravens, and it looks like the key players will be taking the field, at least for a series. According to Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Eagles plan to give their starters some game time in the exhibition match. However, this plan is subject to change depending on how things unfold during the game, with the possibility of the full unit getting more playing time. Additionally, certain starters may receive extra snaps to help them prepare for the upcoming season.
Head coach Nick Sirianni emphasized that each year presents unique circumstances when it comes to deciding how much playing time the starters should get during the preseason. Unlike last year, when the Eagles opted not to play the starters in preseason games, this year’s approach is different. Sirianni explained in a press conference on Wednesday, “Everything is a little bit different based off of when you play, how many practices you’ve had before the game, all those different things. So, everything is taken into account. You have some general philosophies of what you think, but those are constantly changing and evolving.”
With new coordinators on board for the 2024 season — Kellen Moore on offense and Vic Fangio on defense — the coaching staff may be looking to get the starters more involved in preseason action to familiarize them with the new systems and strategies being implemented.
Fans can catch the Eagles-Ravens matchup at 7:30 p.m. ET at M&T Bank Stadium, where they’ll get a glimpse of the team’s potential and see how the starters perform in their brief appearance on the field. Preseason games serve as a valuable opportunity for coaches to evaluate players, experiment with different lineups, and fine-tune their strategies before the regular season kicks off. This game will be a chance for the Eagles to showcase their progress and build momentum heading into the new season.