The Ringer's Philly Special

Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation to break down the Eagles' final roster cuts and their 53-man roster. Which notable training camp names didn’t make the roster? Anthony Dabbundo then jumps on to discuss the Phillies' recent hot streak. How are the guys feeling about the team now compared to earlier in the season?

(03:02) - Eagles offense

(34:15) - Eagles defense

(1:01:58) - Phillies

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guests: Brandon Lee Gowton and Anthony Dabbundo

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to project the 53-man roster as cutdowns are quickly approaching. Who will be QB2 behind Jalen Hurts? Which OL might find himself cut from the roster? Are there any DBs at risk of not making the team? Plus, the mailbag!

(04:55) - Quarterback

(17:06) - Running back

(18:31) - Wide receivers

(27:44) - Tight end

(33:01) - Offensive line

(42:17) - Defensive line

(53:40) - Linebackers

(56:43) - Defensive backs

(1:00:29) - Mailbag

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Zach Berman

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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On the latest edition of The Ringer’s Philly Special we are live from the Kapadia household as Sheil is joined by guests Shawn Syed and Tej Seth. Sheil has ten Eagles questions following the last preseason game against the Patriots. Where will Jalen Hurts rank in EPA per dropback? How many all-pros will the defense have? Where will Devonta Smith rank in yards for receivers in the NFL?

(04:52) - Where will Jalen Hurts rank in EPA per dropback?

(19:24) - How many all-pros will the defense have?

(34:03) - Ranking Goedert, Wicks, and Lemon receiving yards

(49:35) - Where will Devonta Smith rank in receiving yards this season?

(1:12:26) - Where will the Philadelphia Eagles rank in offense?

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Shawn Syed and Tej Seth

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic (for the second day!) to discuss day two of the Eagles' joint practices with the Patriots. ZB has his patented ZB3 for Thursday's practice. What impressed ZB the most from Thursday? Were the Patriots being a bit chippy with Saquon? How has the defense performed in the practices? Plus, a monster, must-listen mailbag.

(01:40) - What stood out from practice

(09:29) - Chippiness of practice

(39:10) - The defense

(51:20) - Mailbag

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Guest: Zach Berman

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic, who’s currently up in New England for Eagles-Patriots joint practices. ZB has his patented ZB3 with some interesting tidbits from day one of joint practice. How did former Eagle AJ Brown perform in the joint practice? Did he speak to Jalen Hurts? How did the defense look? Sheil is then joined by Anthony Dabbundo to discuss a streaking Phillies team. What adjustments has Bryson Stott and Alec Bohm made to improve their performances recently?

(04:30) - AJ Brown in joint practice

(26:20) - The Eagles pass rush

(55:05) - Phillies with Tony Bunz

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Zach Berman

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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The Eagles opened their 2026 preseason Saturday night with a 24-7 loss to the Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowtown of Bleeding Green Nation to discuss the loss and any concerns or bright spots from the game. What’s going on with the backup QB battle between Andy Dalton and Tanner McKee? Who stood out to Sheil and BLG? Plus, a look ahead to the joint practices with the Eagles and Patriots and a discussion about ice cream.

(06:13) - Eagles backup QB battle

(17:48) - Training camp fight

(27:27) - Jeremiah Trotter Jr.

(42:31) - The defense

(1:05:53) - Look ahead to joint practices

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Brandon Lee Gowton

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the latest from Eagles training camp as they prepare for their first preseason matchup against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday. ZB has his usual ZB3. Which starters will we see in the first preseason game? Which receiver has really garnered a lot of attention in camp? They also get into Vic Fangio’s interesting comments about Jalen Hurts. Plus, Sheil’s trip to see 'The Odyssey' and the mailbag!

(02:03) Starters in the preseason opener?

(12:09) Lane Johnson is retiring after the season

(38:09) Darius Cooper’s training camp

(54:17) Vic Fangio’s comments on Jalen Hurts

(1:06:54) Mailbag

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Guest: Zach Berman

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Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Sheil is joined by The Watch podcast host and Philly native Andy Greenwald to discuss the Eagles heading into the 2026 season and all of the offseason changes that have occurred. Andy has some major Philly sports takes that he’s been waiting to release into the ether, such as Jeff Stoutland’s absence, Sean Mannion’s shaved head, and the social-media stars of the Eagles.

(04:39) - Jeff Stoutland Ewing theory

(11:29) - Makai Lemon and Eli Stowers

(18:49) - Sean Mannion’s shaved head

(29:18) - Eagles social media

(49:10) - Phillies problems

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Andy Greenwald

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Eagles training camp is in full swing! Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss what they’ve noticed from camp this week with ZB’s ZB3. How has Jalen Hurts looked so far in camp? Will the pass rush and front seven live up to the hype? Now that A.J. Brown is out of the picture, can the WRs still perform at a high level? Plus, the mailbag!

(02:28) - Jalen Hurts in camp

(16:29) - The defense and front seven

(39:18) - Wide receiver production

(48:38) - Lane Johnson’s absence

(1:01:52) - Mailbag

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Zach Berman

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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The Phillies traded for second baseman Luis Arraez, a three-time batting champ, leading the National League with a .324 average this season. Sheil is joined by Anthony Dabbundo to discuss the move and the ripple effect it will have on the infield and lineup. The Phillies also acquired a pair of relievers, left-hander Brooks Raley from the Mets and right-hander Caleb Kilian from the Giants. Are these moves enough to compete throughout the rest of the season and possibly beyond?

(03:52) - Luis Arraez’s acquisition and positional changes

(40:15) - Reliever acquisitions

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Anthony Dabbundo

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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