{"id":1093,"date":"2025-09-04T23:33:07","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T23:33:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/readtrends.com\/en\/cowboys-eagles-season-opener\/"},"modified":"2025-09-04T23:33:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T23:33:07","slug":"cowboys-eagles-season-opener","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/readtrends.com\/en\/cowboys-eagles-season-opener\/","title":{"rendered":"Cowboys vs. Eagles: 2025 Season Opener"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>\n<p>Who: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys. When: Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, kickoff 8:20 PM ET. Where: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia. What: The Eagles open the 2025 regular season against the Cowboys on NBC, and will unveil their Super Bowl LIX championship banner at 8:10 PM before kickoff.<\/p>\n<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Season opener: Eagles host Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field, kickoff 8:20 PM ET on NBC.<\/li>\n<li>Banner unveiling: Philadelphia will raise its Super Bowl LIX banner at 8:10 PM local time.<\/li>\n<li>Roster moves: Marcus Epps and Patrick Johnson were elevated from the practice squad for the game.<\/li>\n<li>Injury update: QB Tanner McKee is listed as out for Thursday night per the latest report.<\/li>\n<li>Transit plan: FanDuel and SEPTA are providing free Broad Street Line rides from NRG Station beginning at halftime.<\/li>\n<li>Practice-squad signing: CB Eli Ricks was signed to the Eagles&#8217; practice squad; OL Hollin Pierce was released.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Verified Facts<\/h2>\n<p>The Eagles will open the 2025 NFL regular season at home against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, Sept. 4. The nationally televised game airs on NBC with kickoff scheduled for 8:20 PM ET at Lincoln Financial Field. Ahead of kickoff, the club plans to unveil its Super Bowl LIX championship banner at approximately 8:10 PM.<\/p>\n<p>Philadelphia announced two practice-squad elevations for the opener: safety Marcus Epps and defensive lineman Patrick Johnson have been added to the active roster for the game. In a separate roster move, the team signed cornerback Eli Ricks to the practice squad and released offensive lineman Hollin Pierce.<\/p>\n<p>The club&#8217;s published injury report lists quarterback Tanner McKee as out for Thursday night. Other players are listed as available; final inactives and the official gameday roster will be determined before kickoff.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Roster Move<\/th>\n<th>Player<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Elevated from practice squad<\/td>\n<td>Marcus Epps, Patrick Johnson<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Signed to practice squad<\/td>\n<td>Eli Ricks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Released<\/td>\n<td>Hollin Pierce<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Out (injury report)<\/td>\n<td>Tanner McKee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><figcaption>Key roster updates and injury status ahead of the opener.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Context &amp; Impact<\/h2>\n<p>The Eagles begin the season following their Super Bowl LIX title, and the banner unveiling is a celebratory moment that will be shown live before the game. That ceremony adds pregame attention and local fan interest, particularly with the game airing nationally on NBC.<\/p>\n<p>From a roster standpoint, practice-squad elevations are short-term additions intended to address immediate game-day needs. Marcus Epps and Patrick Johnson joining the active roster increases depth on defense for the opener.<\/p>\n<p>Transit and logistics are also notable: FanDuel&#8217;s sponsorship with SEPTA provides free Broad Street Line rides from NRG Station starting at halftime and continuing through the end of service, easing departure for fans after the game.<\/p>\n<h2>Official Statements<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s finally here!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><cite>PhiladelphiaEagles.com<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<aside>\n<details>\n<summary>Explainer: What a practice-squad elevation means<\/summary>\n<p>Teams can temporarily elevate players from the practice squad to the active roster for game day to fill short-term needs. Such elevations typically last for that game, after which the player often reverts to the practice squad unless the team makes a full roster move.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/aside>\n<h2>Unconfirmed<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Final gameday inactives and exact snap counts for elevated players (to be finalized before kickoff).<\/li>\n<li>Any last-minute injury developments that could change the active roster.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Bottom Line<\/h2>\n<p>The Eagles welcome the Cowboys to Lincoln Financial Field to open the 2025 season with a national audience and a Super Bowl LIX banner unveiling. Expect limited roster changes tied to short-term needs and fan-focused logistics to shape the game-night experience.<\/p>\n<h2>Sources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.philadelphiaeagles.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PhiladelphiaEagles.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NBC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.septa.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEPTA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fanduel.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FanDuel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfl.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NFL.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys. When: Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, kickoff 8:20 PM ET. Where: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia. What: The Eagles open the 2025 regular season against the Cowboys on NBC, and will unveil their Super Bowl LIX championship banner at 8:10 PM before kickoff. Key Takeaways Season opener: Eagles host Cowboys at &#8230; <a title=\"Cowboys vs. Eagles: 2025 Season Opener\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/readtrends.com\/en\/cowboys-eagles-season-opener\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Cowboys vs. Eagles: 2025 Season Opener\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1089,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_title":"Cowboys vs. Eagles: 2025 Season Opener | Philadelphia Eagles","rank_math_description":"Eagles host Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on Sept. 4 at 8:20 PM ET (NBC). 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