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Eagles accept Sidney Jones as sunk cost, cut roster to 53: What you should know - The Athletic

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The Eagles culled their roster to 53 players Saturday, setting the stage for their season opener in Landover, Md., in eight days. Let’s answer your questions.

What were the headline moves? 

The most eye-catching decision was to release Sidney Jones and Rasul Douglas, their second- and third-round picks, respectively, in the 2017 draft. Jones struggled to stay healthy throughout training camp after never living up to his pre-draft billing in three seasons (one of them his rookie season on injured reserve) with the team. Douglas had his moments but his lack of speed and an inability to prevent big plays spelled his end. For now, the Eagles have only five cornerbacks on the roster, with Craig James as the only backup outside corner, unless you count Jalen Mills.

With Jones and Douglas gone, the Eagles’ seven-player 2017 draft class is down to Derek Barnett and Nate Gerry. The Jones pick is a failure, no doubt, but general manager Howie Roseman...

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