PHILADELPHIA — Training camp is over. The preseason film is filed. The Philadelphia Eagles now must choose their 53-man roster and 16-man practice squad by the NFL’s 6 p.m. ET Sunday deadline.The Athletic’s Zach Berman and Brooks Kubena make their final roster predictions.QuarterbacksKubena (3): Jalen Hurts, Tanner McKee, Cole PaytonThis is as precarious as the quarterback depth has been in coach Nick Sirianni’s tenure. There was no clear winner in the backup battle between Tanner McKee and Andy Dalton. Both quarterbacks fared better against the opponent’s third-team defenses in the last two exhibitions. McKee had his chance to seize the QB2 spot by starting against the Cincinnati Bengals on Friday night, and he went 12 of 22 passing for 55 yards and an interception. Unless GM Howie Roseman makes a trade here, it behooves the Eagles to keep Dalton around on the practice squad. McKee, a 2023 sixth-round pick, would be subject to waivers if cut.Worth noting: Cole Payton was in the backfield with the punt coverage team. It appears the Eagles, who liked Payton’s athleticism coming out of North Dakota State, are finding additional value in the fifth-round rookie if they keep him on the 53-man roster.Berman (3): Jalen Hurts, Tanner McKee, Cole PaytonThis could go in any direction. Neither McKee nor Dalton did enough to win the No. 2 job. Does McKee keep it based on what he’s demonstrated in Philadelphia in the past? Does Dalton stay because of experience — or does that enhance his trade value to a backup-needy team? Then again, the Eagles might be a backup-needy team. Would Roseman seek a trade of his own — Anthony Richardson or J.J. McCarthy are former first-rounders who could benefit from a change of scenery. Roseman could also keep all four quarterbacks to maintain his bluff. That covers all the possibilities, which suggests a lack of clarity after five weeks of training camp. Payton has more versatility than a typical depth quarterback, which could make him an intriguing option to develop a Taysom Hill-like role.Top Plays from Bengals @ EaglesRunning backsKubena (3): Saquon Barkley, Tank Bigsby, Will ShipleyThis trio was never truly challenged in training camp. Carson Steele had an impressive game against the Patriots and recorded another touchdown catch against the Bengals. Dameon Pierce, debuting after missing time with a hamstring injury, showcased his power running style by gaining 44 yards on four carries. There doesn’t seem to be room for either player on this initial roster. But they could make for interesting additions to the practice squad — and useful foils for the defense as members of the scout team unit.Berman (3): Saquon Barkley, Tank Bigsby, Will ShipleyThese three are all locks, as evidenced by Nick Sirianni keeping the trio sidelined for the final game. Both Carson Steele and Dameon Pierce showed ability during the preseason, but I don’t see the Eagles keeping more than three.Wide receiversKubena (5): DeVonta Smith, Dontayvion Wicks, Hollywood Brown, Makai Lemon, Darius CooperDarius Cooper did not suit up Friday night — an indication that he has all but sealed a spot on the 53-man roster for a second straight year. Cooper has graduated from the feel-good training camp story. It will be interesting to see how much he progresses as a pass-catcher in Year 2. Elijah Moore did suit up Friday and is a sensible practice-squad option because none of his $1.3 million contract is guaranteed. The Eagles can pick up a roster spot if they keep Moore in town.Berman (5): DeVonta Smith, Dontayvion Wicks, Makai Lemon, Darius Cooper, Hollywood BrownThese five should all be on the team, with Brown’s $5 million guaranteed contract and his quality experience helping his case. Cooper has been a training camp standout who went from the roster bubble to sitting in the final preseason game. The question is whether they keep another receiver such as Moore. I think he’s more likely as a practice squad elevation.Tight endsKubena (3): Dallas Goedert, Johnny Mundt, Eli StowersThere is little question about the efficacy of Goedert and Mundt when they are both on the field. But it does not yet look like the Eagles can rely on Stowers to provide them with the depth they need at this position. The second-round rookie still needs to progress as a blocker. It also does not help that he missed the last three training camp practices, plus Friday night’s preseason finale, with a hamstring injury. Is the best backup on the roster? Practice squad mainstays Cam Latu and E.J. Jenkins both have dropped passes in training camp. Stone Smartt totaled seven catches for 47 yards in the final two exhibitions.Berman (4): Dallas Goedert, Johnny Mundt, Eli Stowers, Cameron LatuStowers has had a quiet camp, and an injury last week kept him out of the preseason finale. Depending on the severity of Stowers’ injury, pay attention to his roster status to begin the season. Latu has not necessarily excelled this summer and is the last player on this 53-man roster, but his special teams value and versatility as a fullback put him on the list. It wouldn’t surprise me if Roseman seeks an upgrade for the tight end depth chart — especially with the Eagles expected to play heavy packages. Do the Eagles call Zach Ertz and allow him to finish his career in Philadelphia?Offensive lineKubena (10): Lane Johnson, Jordan Mailata, Markel Bell, Fred Johnson, Cam Jurgens, Landon Dickerson, Tyler Steen, Drew Kendall, Willie Lampkin, Micah MorrisThe rookie Bell missed the final three training camp practices and the preseason finale with a thumb/leg injury. This underscores why it makes sense for the Eagles to keep Fred Johnson on the roster as another capable option. Lampkin and Kendall’s strong showing in training camp showed the Eagles can feel confident in their interior backup options. Neither player suited up Friday, which should be taken as a vote of confidence. Will the Eagles need to call upon them this year?Berman (10): Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens, Tyler Steen, Lane Johnson, Fred Johnson, Markel Bell, Drew Kendall, Willie Lampkin, Micah MorrisFred Johnson is a tough one to figure in this group — especially if Bell is the Eagles’ swing tackle. Fred Johnson could be a trade candidate or even a practice squad player considering he’s a vested veteran. Still, I have him on this 53-man roster to give the Eagles an experienced offensive tackle. Otherwise, the reserves are inexperienced. The Eagles’ interior offensive linemen have demonstrated impressive development this summer; Kendall, Lampkin, and Morris all made strides. I’m watching to see if the Eagles keep Cameron Williams and Myles Hinton for developmental purposes, although neither has shown enough.Defensive lineKubena (6): Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, Moro Ojomo, Byron Young, Ty Robinson, Zion WilsonI am adding Wilson for the first time. The undrafted rookie from East Carolina finished training camp with a series of impressive practices and recorded a tackle for loss and a quarterback hit in the preseason finale. I think he offers the Eagles more immediate value than Uar Bernard, who defensive coordinator Vic Fangio has said is “light years away” from contributing. Yes, it would be a risk to subject Bernard to the waiver wire. But acquiring him would be a considerable investment for any team. The Eagles could then keep him on their practice squad without counting him against the numbers as a member of the International Pathway Program.Berman (6): Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, Moro Ojomo, Byron Young, Ty Robinson, Uar BernardCarter, Davis and Ojomo form a trio of DTs at or near the top of the league, while Young is a quality reserve. Bernard was drafted as a long-term project, and I don’t expect the Eagles to expose him to waivers and risk another team absorbing the project. One player to watch out here: Wilson, who has shown positive flashes this summer and is similarly a project as a defensive tackle after converting from offensive line in college.Edge rushersKubena (6): Jonathan Greenard, Jalyx Hunt, Nolan Smith, Arnold Ebiketie, A.J. Epenesa, Joshua WeruThe biggest question here is how much time Greenard misses in the regular season with his pectoral injury. Hunt and Nolan Smith have plenty of starting experience to temporarily hold the line. But there wasn’t any sign in the preseason that Ebiketie and Epenesa bring any volatility as depth players.Weru, another IPP member, offers the Eagles more immediate value than Bernard. Weru played more than a third of the defense’s total snaps in all three exhibitions, and recorded a sack against New England.Berman (6): Jonathan Greenard, Jalyx Hunt, Nolan Smith, Arnold Ebiketie, A.J. Epenesa, Joshua WeruThe top five are set — I believe Epenesa will make the roster even if he could be a potential practice squad elevation — and the Eagles should gamble on Weru’s upside and apply similar logic as they would with Bernard. His tools are worth developing, and there’s nobody they need to pound the table to keep ahead of him. Even if he’s far away, the Eagles have the roster flexibility to stash him on the 53. I’m also watching Greenard’s status. My guess is they don’t put him on PUP to begin the season.LinebackersKubena (5): Zack Baun, Jihaad Campbell, Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Smael Mondon Jr., Deontae LawsonThis comes down to whether the Eagles want to keep Chance Campbell or Deontae Lawson. I’ve chosen Chance Campbell throughout my training camp predictions until now. Lawson, an undrafted rookie from Clemson, showed his knack for finding the football by forcing a fumble against the Bengals. Forcing turnovers secures attention. Lawson has progressed in the defensive system throughout training camp, and the upside he’s showcased might be enough for him to be claimed on waivers.Berman (5): Zack Baun, Jihaad Campbell, Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Smael Mondon Jr., Chance CampbellThis is a deep group of inside linebackers, and I went back and forth between Chance Campbell and Lawson. For a fifth linebacker, the Eagles might prefer the upside of Lawson. Chance Campbell can help on special teams and could offer quality depth if they’re afraid another team would claim him. He was available for the rest of the league to sign last year, and it didn’t happen. This could be one of the tougher debates in the room. Is Mondon a trade candidate?CornerbacksKubena (6): Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, Riq Woolen, Mac McWilliams, Jonathan Jones, Kelee RingoTraining camp has been rough for the depth members of this position group. If an injury happens to any of the starters, the Eagles could be in considerable trouble. Roseman churned the trade market last season to acquire depth at outside cornerback, and I would not be surprised if he looked for outside help again. It would have helped to see Jones more in action. He missed the majority of camp with a shoulder injury.Berman (6): Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, Riq Woolen, Jonathan Jones, Mac McWilliams, Kelee RingoThe top three are entrenched in their roles and give the Eagles the best trio in the NFL. The depth behind them has been lacking this summer. Jones’ injury kept him off the field for a chunk of camp, but I think the Eagles need his experience in case of an injury. Ringo’s floor is at least a quality special teams player. I would have liked to see more of Jakorian Bennett this summer, but he’s been sidelined for most of camp.SafetyKubena (3): Drew Mukuba, Marcus Epps, Michael Carter III’m sticking with three players here. Again, Cooper DeJean is essentially the fourth safety and will play there in base packages. It is unfortunate for the Eagles that Andre’ Sam left Friday’s game on a cart. I saw him scooting past the locker room in the hallway after the game, and his left leg and foot were in a brace.Sirianni did not offer any updates on Sam’s injury, but Sam may not be immediately available as a practice squad call-up option. Carter played a significant number of snaps on Friday. He started at safety, then moved to nickel. I spoke to him at his locker. Both positions are new to him — although he played nickel with the New York Jets before arriving in Philadelphia via trade — and the plan was to get him more in-game experience.Berman (3): Drew Mukuba, Marcus Epps, Michael Carter IIRoseman could seek an upgrade because this group seems light. They can go with three because Cooper DeJean plays safety in the base. Still, Carter is new to the position, and if the only depth option is a first-year safety, that could be concerning in the event of an injury. Maximus Pulley and Kapena Gushiken are two undrafted rookies who had their moments.SpecialistsKubena (3): Jake Elliott, Braden Mann, Rocco UnderwoodWelcome back, Rocco. I have made room for thee.And welcome back, Jake the Make. At least a promising preview of him. He nailed a 56-yarder against the Bengals. He has been 5-for-15 from 50-plus in each of the last two seasons.Berman (2): Jake Elliott, Braden MannIn this scenario, the Eagles waive long snapper Rocco Underwood and evaluate the long snapping situation after cut-down day. The Eagles did the same last year. Usually, you’re trying to squeeze players onto the roster. This year, the bottom-of-the-roster depth seems lighter than in previous seasons.