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Tweetcap: Roster Cuts, Starters To Rest

Aug 23, 2014 at 04:39 AM

Head coach Chip Kelly met with the media before Saturday's training session and explained that the team is already in the process of getting to the 75-man roster limit which will take effect Tuesday at 4 PM.

Chip Kelly: We're in the process of cutting roster down, official list soon ... Wasn't beneficial to have guys practice who won't play. — Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) August 23, 2014

Kelly says making most cuts today gives guys a chance to latch on somewhere. — Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) August 23, 2014

Kelly asked whether Cody Parkey was on Eagles' list after draft, says it was a free-for-all but Parkey was on the list. — Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) August 23, 2014

Kelly on kicker competition: We'll kick today, have kicking periods in practice and see chances we get in game ... Nothing else we can do. — Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) August 23, 2014

Kelly: McCoy, Maclin, Cary Williams and Boykin will all practice today. — Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) August 23, 2014

Kelly: I don't think Huff is a candidate for IR right now, don't have to make that decision yet. — Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) August 23, 2014

Kelly: Marcus Smith II looked more comfortable Thursday night, set the edge well, game might be slowing down for him. — Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) August 23, 2014

Kelly: 1s will start preparing for Jacksonville this week, 2s will focus on Jets. — Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) August 23, 2014

Kelly: Starters will not play Thursday night, Mark Sanchez will not play either. We want to see Matt Barkley have an extended look. — Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) August 23, 2014

Kelly: Allen Barbre has taken step forward throughout camp ... Did well in run game Thursday night. — Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) August 23, 2014

Kelly: Chris Polk is going to try to practice today ... Arrelious Benn had concussion, so will go through protocol. — Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) August 23, 2014

Kelly: Nate Allen probably won't play Thursday night, Earl Wolf will, he needs reps ... Jordan Matthews unlikely to play, depends on depth. — Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) August 23, 2014

Kelly: Travis Long is a guy to watch this week ... Did a very nice job against PIT at inside linebacker. — Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) August 23, 2014

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