Carson Wentz and Alshon Jeffery highlight the Eagles' inactives for Thursday's season opener against the Atlanta Falcons, although both players were already declared out. They were joined by offensive linemen Jordan Maialata, Matt Pryor and Chance Warmack; and defensive end Josh Sweat.
Mailata, Pryor and Sweat were draft picks this year. Their absences are not a surprise. The Eagles are playing rookie defensive tackle Bruce Hector over Sweat, although the team is deeper at defensive end than defensive tackle. All of their linebackers are active, including newly acquired D.J. Alexander.
The Eagles have Isaac Seumalo and Halapoulivaati Vaitai as the backup offensive linemen.