PHILADELPHIA − Nick Sirianni didn't make it official, but we'll start with the premise that the Eagles ' starters on offense won't play in the preseason opener Aug. 7 against the Cincinnati Bengals .

That has been the Eagles' pattern beginning in the 2023 season, when Sirianni has put his starters in proverbial bubble wrap for all three preseason games, preferring not to risk injury versus some early-season rust.

It's hard to argue with the results as the Eagles won the Super Bowl last season. So don't expect to see Jalen Hurts or Saquon Barkley on offense.

It's also hard to argue with the opportunity to evaluate several young players and veterans vying for spots on the 53-man roster, or even the practice squad.

That includes second-year wide receivers Ainias Smith and Johnny Wilso

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