Eagles shake off rough week with cleaner showing, but safety depth looms vs. Patriots

Philadelphia’s backups delivered a notably cleaner performance in a 24-21 preseason loss to New England, showing tighter execution, better discipline and several bright spots (Tanner McKee with 16-of-22 for 173 yards and 2 TDs; Will Shipley with 56 rushing yards and a score; Darius Cooper with 3 grabs for 44 yards; Ty Robinson and Jeremiah Trotter Jr. providing push on defense). The offense moved the ball well by halftime and new play-calling looked more confident. However, safety depth remains thin, with rookie Andrew Mukuba’s miscues and limited help from Gray/Wade, plus coverage breakdowns by Kelee Ringo, Isaiah Bolden, and Ambry Thomas. Dalton struggled again (3-for-10), and penalties (illegal formation) and a late defensive lapse underscore that, despite progress, several roster and consistency issues still need addressing before the regular season.