PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles gave most of their non-injured, non-Carson Wentz starters some run early in Thursday night’s game against the Baltimore Ravens, but it didn’t exactly amount to much.

It was a slow, plodding, uneventful first half that turned a bit more exciting in the third quarter when 40-year-old quarterback Josh McCown was on a roll. He left the game before the fourth quarter and, not long after that, the game was called due to weather, with the Eagles losing 26-15.

For some players on the fringes of the roster — especially Clayton Thorson, Wendell Smallwood and the like — it was suboptimal since that quarter was going to be their opportunity to prove they belonged on the 53-man roster.

Now, only one more game to go before their fates will be decided.

Here’s our best guess at what that initial 53-man roster might look like after Thursday night’s rainout ...

Quarterback (3, 3)

Who’s in: Carson Wentz, Josh McCown, Nate Sudfeld

Who’s out: Clayton Thorson, Cody Kessler

Analysis: Kessler wasn’t going to make the team anyway, but now he might not make any other team either after he repeatedly forgot to, you know, throw the ball on Thursday night. Thorson is a more interesting case, as he’s shown some flashes and has the requisite physical attributes, it’s just not exactly good business to roster four quarterbacks. He barely played at all on Thursday night.

Running back (4, 7)

Who’s in: Jordan Howard, Miles Sanders, Darren Sproles, Corey Clement

Who’s out: Wendell Smallwood, Josh Adams, Boston Scott, Donnel Pumphrey

Analysis: Clement received the bulk of the carries on Thursday night, and nobody else has shown enough to warrant sticking around. Here’s to assuming I’ll be wrong about Smallwood, who actually didn’t even play against the Ravens.

Wide Receiver (5, 12)

Who’s in: Alshon Jeffery, DeSean Jackson, Nelson Agholor, J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, Mack Hollins

Who’s out: Greg Ward, Marken Michel, Charles Johnson, Carlton Agudosi, DeAndre Thompkins

Analysis: At this point, Ward has outplayed Hollins at every turn, at least as a wide receiver. Hollins is a valuable contributor on special teams, though, and — right or wrong — that’s what wins out here. If the Eagles kept a sixth receiver, it will be Ward, but if not, some other team will likely claim him. Agudosi is an obvious practice squad candidate. Michel’s star hasn’t shined as brightly as it did against the Titans in the preseason opener.

Tight End (3, 15)

Who’s in: Zach Ertz, Dallas Goedert, Joshua Perkins

Who’s out: Richard Rodgers, Alex Ellis, Will Tye

Analysis: Rodgers all but sealed his fate when he injured his foot in practice earlier this week. Perkins was already ascending and, unless Howie Roseman claims another tight end after cut downs, he’s the clear-cut No. 3 tight end. Alex Ellis should make it to the practice squad.

Offensive Line (10, 25)

Who’s in: Lane Johnson, Jason Peters, Jason Kelce, Brandon Brooks, Isaac Seumalo, Andre Dillard, Halapoulivaati Vaitai, Jordan Mailata, Stefen Wisniewski, Nate Herbig

Who’s out: Matt Pryor, Sua Opeta, Keegan Render, Anthony Fabiano

Analysis: When I first wrote this, I had the Eagles cutting Wisniewski. I still think there’s a real chance he’s released or traded. At this point, they can’t play him at center — which is why Herbig, the new second-team center, makes the cut — but he’s still a better option at guard than Pryor, who has had a tough preseason. Opeta is another name to watch, either as a replacement for Wisniewski or Herbig on this projection. This is a spot that I wouldn’t be surprised if the Eagles claimed an offensive lineman off waivers, too.

Defensive End (6, 31)

Who’s in: Brandon Graham, Derek Barnett, Vinny Curry, Josh Sweat, Shareef Miller, Daeshon Hall

Who’s out: Eli Harold, Kasim Edebali

Analysis: Hall has simply played to well to keep away at this point. He looks better prepared to contribute than either Sweat or Miller.

Defensive Tackle (5, 36)

Who’s in: Fletcher Cox, Malik Jackson, Tim Jernigan, Treyvon Hester, Hassan Ridgeway

Who’s out: Kevin Wilkins

Analysis: Hester and Ridgeway are on the bubble, but both have flashed throughout the preseason and Hester is particularly helpful on special teams.

Linebacker (5, 41)

Who’s in: Nigel Bradham, Kamu Grugier-Hill, Zach Brown, Nathan Gerry, L.J. Fort

Who’s out: T.J. Edwards, Alex Singleton, Chris Worley

Analysis: I’m not 100 percent sold that both Gerry and Fort will make it, but for now it makes sense considering their experience and roles on special teams. Edwards looms large.

Cornerback (5, 46)

Who’s in: Ronald Darby, Sidney Jones, Avonte Maddox, Rasul Douglas, Cre’Von LeBlanc (injured)

PUP: Jalen Mills

Who’s out: Orlando Scandrick, Josh Hawkins, Jeremiah McKinnon, Sojourn Shelton, Ajene Harris

Analysis: This should come with a caveat. This is a projection of the initial 53-man roster, of which the Eagles can’t hypothetically place LeBlanc on injured reserve (with a designation to return) until after initial cut-downs. Scandrick should make it through waivers and I’d bet the Eagles IR LeBlanc and bring Scandrick back a few days after cutting him.

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Safety (4, 50)

Who’s in: Malcolm Jenkins, Rodney McLeod, Andrew Sendejo, Johnathan Cyprien

Who’s out: Rudy Ford, Tre Sullivan, Trae Elston

Analysis: I’m not quite ready to give Ford a roster spot having not seen him practice or play in a game yet, but he has potential as a gunner on special teams. The Eagles seemingly will keep five safeties, but I can’t find a spot to axe someone else just yet.

Special Teams (3, 53)

Who’s in: Jake Elliott, Cameron Johnston, Rick Lovato

Who’s out: Nobody

Analysis: If you’ve read this far, tweet me and I’ll give you a virtual high-five.

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