The Eagles will hit the road and head to New Orleans in Week 3 for a clash with the Saints.
The Saints come into the new campaign looking to improve from their 9-8 record a season ago after finishing the season winning four out of their last five games.
They hired a new offensive coordinator (Klint Kubiak), built back up in the draft, and added free agency pieces in hopes of putting it all together in Year 2 with quarterback Derek Carr.
Quick Stats
2023 record: 9-8 (2nd in NFC South)
Key additions: Chase Young, Cedrick Wilson Jr., Willie Gay
Key losses: Michael Thomas, Jameis Winston, Zack Baun, Andrus Peat
Top draft picks: T Taliese Fuaga (Round 1, Pick 14), CB Kool-Aid McKinstry (Round 2, Pick 41), QB Spencer Rattler (Round 5, Pick 150), WR Bub Means (Round 5, Pick 170)
As Training Camp continues, we caught up with NewOrleans.Football writer Nick Underhill to take a look at the Saints' biggest storylines.
What are the top storylines to follow in Training Camp for the Saints?
"The thing that will likely determine the Saints' season is how their offensive line comes together. Ryan Ramczyk is going to miss the season with a degenerative knee issue, Andrus Peat departed in free agency this offseason, and James Hurst retired.
"The Saints drafted Taliese Fuaga and will attempt to move him to left tackle, and former first-round pick Trevor Penning is going to try to win the job at right tackle after failing to get on the field the last two seasons at left tackle."
What can be expected from new Offensive Coordinator Kliff Kubiak in Year 1?
"New Orleans is hoping for a more put-together offense under Klint Kubiak. Many star players talked last year about how it felt like there was a lack of accountability on the offensive side of the ball, and Kubiak has been the opposite of that. The team looks and feels energized on that side of the ball, but it's easy to feel that way before there are any negative results or adversity to fight through. But he should bring more modern elements to the team. The Saints didn't use a lot of play-action or motions last season, and those are the things that Kubiak's system is built upon. Those elements should help create some easier reads for Derek Carr."
What role will the high draft picks (Taliese Fuaga, Kool-Aid McKinstry) have early on?
"Fuaga should start at left tackle and Kool-Aid McKinstry will battle with Alontae Taylor for the starting spot at slot cornerback with Marshon Lattimore and Paulson Adebo locked into the roles on the outside. Spencer Rattler will battle with Jake Haner for the top backup spot."
What under-the-radar guys can make a jump in camp and try and earn their spot?
"The Saints have two tight ends who could win a spot. Undrafted rookie Dallin Holker looked great all spring, and Michael Jacobson, a converted basketball player, also looks like he is coming into his own. The Saints lack depth at tight end, so it could be a prime spot for someone to jump up and claim a spot." – Compiled by Liam Wichser
The Eagles put the pads on for the first time at this year's Training Camp on Tuesday. Check out these exclusive photos as the intensity and competition ramps up to another level.
WR Britain Covey
DT Milton Williams' jersey
TE Dallas Goedert
QB Jalen Hurts with the Voice of the Eagles Merrill Reese
Head Coach Nick Sirianni addresses the team at the end of practice.
Sky high
QB Jalen Hurts and RB Saquon Barkley
The Voice of the Eagles Merrill Reese broke down the huddle. Reese will receive the Pete Rozelle Award this weekend at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Reese is already a member of the Eagles Hall of Fame.
No Fly Zone
One-handed grab.
QB Jalen Hurts congratulates Merrill Reese.
Eagles on 3!
The longest-tenured player in Brandon Graham and the longest-tenured play-by-play voice in the NFL in Merrill Reese.
Bring it together!
Merrill Reese is just the third local play-by-play radio announcer to receive the Pete Rozelle Award.
WR Joseph Ngata
OLB Nolan Smith
Slay's got his eye on the play.
The tight ends at work.
QB Jalen Hurts
The running backs had to earn the yards Tuesday.
The running backs had to earn the yards on Tuesday.
Old school meets new school.
Swarm
T Lane Johnson poses for a photo.
The Voice of the Eagles Merrill Reese addressed the fans in attendance following Tuesday's practice.
Focus on ball security!
Brandon Graham and Nolan Smith
RB Saquon Barkley with the touchdown!
CB Quinyon Mitchell with the defensive stop.
QB1
Who wants it more?
RB Kendall Milton
Don't miss Lane Johnson (65) signaling a touchdown in the background.
QB Jalen Hurts
Entering the gauntlet.
Can you hold on to the football?
TE Grant Calcaterra
You're not going anywhere!
CB James Bradberry
The defense enjoyed being able to mix it up more on Tuesday.
This 1-on-1 battle was worth the price of admission.
The present in Brandon Graham and the future in Cooper DeJean.
WR Johnny Wilson
Brace for impact!
TE E.J. Jenkins
TE Dallas Goedert
Slay says no!
Hmm, could Brandon Graham be trash talking with offensive linemen Jason Poe (left) and Fred Johnson?
The pads were popping on Tuesday.
Smitty vs. Slay
