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NegativeRoleSep 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

E.J. Jenkins will be part of the Eagles tight end rotation in the coming weeks with Stowers and Calcaterra on injured reserve.

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PositiveRoleSep 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jenkins is positioned as a special teams contributor for the Eagles, with the team having talked up his ability to contribute in that phase of the game, giving him value beyond his tight end depth chart position.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 12, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

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.

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NegativeRoleSep 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

E.J. Jenkins is one of three tight ends for the Eagles against the Commanders in Week 1 with Eli Stowers on IR, alongside Dallas Goedert and Johnny Mundt.

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NegativeRoleSep 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jenkins is listed as the third tight end for the Eagles behind Dallas Goedert and Johnny Mundt, ahead of Eli Stowers.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jenkins is one of four tight ends on the Eagles' initial 53-man roster, providing depth at the position.

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NegativeRoleSep 7, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jenkins is a frequent practice squad player serving as a backup tight end option behind Dallas Goedert, but offers limited passing game value for the Eagles.

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NegativeRoleSep 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Listed as a backup tight end behind Goedert, Jenkins is characterized as a 'frequent practice squad player,' indicating minimal NFL experience and limited pass-catching upside. If Goedert is injured, Jenkins would be part of a backup group that the source views as inadequate for the passing game.

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PositiveRoleSep 5, 2026Gang Green Nation

EJ Jenkins made the Eagles' final roster as a tight end.

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PositiveDepth ChartSep 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end EJ Jenkins made the Eagles' final roster for 2026.

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NegativeRoleSep 3, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The Eagles kept E.J. Jenkins on the roster because they believe he can contribute on offense, selecting him over Cam Latu, who was more of a special teams threat.

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PositiveRoleSep 2, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

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.

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PositiveRoleSep 2, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jenkins, a former Georgia Tech receiver who transformed his body to tight end, was retained on the Eagles roster. Roseman highlighted Jenkins' physical profile (6'6", 260 pounds, 34-inch arms) and versatility as a pass-catcher and run-game contributor with strong pass protection ability. Roseman noted that the league is trending toward wide tight ends who are highly valued in free agency and the draft, and that Jenkins played in the Super Bowl in 2024 and contributed on special teams.

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PositiveRoleSep 2, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

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.

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PositiveRoleSep 1, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end/receiver made 53-man roster for first time out of camp after joining Eagles in 2023; Roseman highlighted Jenkins' transformation from Georgia Tech receiver to 6-6, 260-pound tight end with 34-inch arms who excels in pass protection and run game; Roseman noted the league is trending toward valuing wide tight ends in free agency and draft, and Jenkins contributed on special teams; Jenkins played in Super Bowl LIX in 2024.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 1, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jenkins was retained on the 53-man roster as one of four tight ends kept by the Eagles, indicating he is part of the tight end depth chart behind Dallas Goedert.

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NegativeRoleAug 31, 2026Hogs Haven

E.J. Jenkins had a good summer but was still considered a bubble player heading into the roster cut deadline. He made the Eagles' 53-man roster as one of four tight ends kept by Philadelphia.

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NegativeRoleAug 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

E.J. Jenkins had a good summer for the Eagles but was still considered a bubble player at tight end, making the roster cut deadline with three other tight ends (Dallas Goedert, Johnny Mundt, Eli Stowers) but facing uncertainty about his role.

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NegativeRoleAug 31, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

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.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

E.J. Jenkins is one of six undrafted players on the current 53-man roster.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

E.J. Jenkins making the roster is a slight surprise; the source expected the Eagles to 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.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

E.J. Jenkins is listed as the third tight end on the Eagles' 53-man roster.

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PositiveRoleAug 30, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

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.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 30, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

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.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 29, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Jenkins is designated for the practice squad, indicating a reserve developmental role.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

E.J. Jenkins is projected to be on the Eagles' practice squad as a tight end.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

E.J. Jenkins projected for the Eagles' practice squad.

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PositiveInjuryAug 27, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Appeared to get banged up on Tuesday night but was not listed on Wednesday's injury report, indicating the injury was minor or resolved.

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NegativeInjuryAug 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jenkins suffered an upper body injury and was looked at by trainers during practice.

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NegativeInjuryAug 26, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Jenkins suffered an upper body injury during practice and was looked at by trainers.

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PositiveRoleAug 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Showed promise in the running game and flashed as a blocker in the tight end competition. The source notes that both EJ Jenkins and Cameron Latu have shown encouraging play in the running game, with Jenkins specifically flashing as a blocker, making him a consideration in the battle for the fourth tight end spot.

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PositiveRoleAug 24, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

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.

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NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

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.

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NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end E.J. Jenkins was targeted on a fourth-down pass from Tanner McKee in the back left corner of the end zone during the third quarter, but the pass was broken up by rookie linebacker Namdi Obiazor, resulting in a turnover on downs.

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PositiveUsageAug 18, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jenkins consistently plays hard and has produced enjoyable blocking reps whenever he has received preseason opportunities; he executed his assignment on Outside Zone and gave the runner space to work, demonstrating the kind of performance the source highlighted as encouraging.

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NegativeRoleAug 18, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

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.

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NegativeRoleAug 13, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

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.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jenkins is projected to be on the Eagles' practice squad, indicating he is not expected to make the 53-man roster.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 9, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Jenkins is projected to be on the Eagles' practice squad as a tight end.

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NegativeUsageAug 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jenkins had the ball knocked out of his hands by Michael Carter II to force an incompletion.

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