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Bleeding Green Nation fantasy football takes on E.J. Jenkins
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All Bleeding Green Nation insights about E.J. Jenkins
NegativeDepth ChartSep 12, 2026
Listed as third tight end on Eagles depth chart following Stowers' IR placement. The source notes Jenkins offers special teams ability, which the Eagles have talked up as a contribution in that phase of the game, contrasting with Stowers' lack of special teams background.PositiveRoleSep 2, 2026
Roseman kept TE Jenkins on the active roster, highlighting his developmental story as a former Georgia Tech receiver who transformed his body to 6'6", 260 pounds with 34-inch arms. Jenkins is valued as a wide tight end in the mold of highly-sought free agency and draft targets; he contributes as a pass-catcher, point-of-attack run blocker, and pass protector, plus special teams contributor. Roseman noted Jenkins played in the Super Bowl in 2024 and represents an exciting developmental prospect for the organization.PositiveRoleSep 2, 2026
Earned roster spot after a strong summer camp. Film review of preseason game against Cincinnati showed Jenkins' blocking stood out, demonstrating the effort and physicality required to earn a roster spot. Rewarded for being a good blue-collar player in a team that shifted toward results-oriented roster decisions.NegativeRoleAug 31, 2026
E.J. Jenkins had a good summer but was still considered a bubble player on the Eagles' roster, indicating limited role security despite a positive training camp performance.PositiveRoleAug 30, 2026
Jenkins making the roster is a slight surprise; the source thought the Eagles would go with Cameron Latu since he's been a special teams standout, but Jenkins can also help on special teams and the team seems to like his blocking. However, he could be in jeopardy if the Eagles find tight end help via waivers or trade.PositiveDepth ChartAug 30, 2026
The source lists Jenkins as a notable bubble player who made the Eagles' 53-man roster, indicating he secured a roster spot as a TE.NegativeDepth ChartAug 29, 2026
Jenkins is designated for the practice squad, indicating a reserve developmental role.PositiveInjuryAug 27, 2026
Appeared to get banged up on Tuesday night but was not listed on Wednesday's injury report, indicating the injury was minor or resolved.NegativeInjuryAug 26, 2026
Jenkins suffered an upper body injury during practice and was looked at by trainers.PositiveRoleAug 24, 2026
Jenkins has shown promise in the running game, flashing as a blocker in the battle for the fourth tight end spot. The source has liked what Jenkins has shown in this role, positioning him as a contender for the roster.NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026
Jenkins had two notable plays: he dropped a touchdown pass from McKee that was ruled a turnover on downs, and later faced a contested ball in the end zone on a 4th-and-3 play where he couldn't make the catch as a Pats defender contested the ball.NegativeRoleAug 18, 2026
Jenkins is unlikely to make the final roster, but he consistently plays hard and has produced some enjoyable blocking reps whenever he has received preseason opportunities. On an Outside Zone run, Jenkins executed his assignment and gave the runner space to work. The source noted it was encouraging to see the Eagles have success running Outside Zone from under center, and credited Jenkins for his execution on this play.NegativeRoleAug 13, 2026
Jenkins was open on the left side on a play where Andy Dalton was rolling to but overthrew an open Gray in the end zone instead.NegativeDepth ChartAug 9, 2026
Jenkins is projected to be on the Eagles' practice squad as a tight end.PositiveRoleAug 9, 2026
E.J. Jenkins beat cornerback Jakorian Bennett on a slant route for a catch-and-run, demonstrating route-running ability and competitive edge in receiver competition.NegativeUsageAug 9, 2026
Had the ball knocked out of his hands by Michael Carter II to force an incompletion.NegativeUsageAug 7, 2026
Jenkins had the ball punched out of his control by undrafted rookie safety Kapena Gushiken for a fumble during first-team offense vs. backup defense drills.NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026
Listed on the Eagles practice squad as a tight end.