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NegativeRoleSep 14, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Cole Payton is QB4 on the Eagles' roster and is in a redshirt year.

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NegativeRoleSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Payton is QB4 on the Eagles' depth chart and is on a redshirt year unless he manages to contribute on special teams at some point.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Cole Payton was predictably inactive as QB4 with no special teams role.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 14, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Cole Payton was predictably inactive as the Eagles' QB4 in Week 1 with no special teams role.

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NegativeRoleSep 13, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Cole Payton is inactive for Week 1 as the Eagles' fourth-string quarterback; unlike Tanner McKee, Payton is totally ineligible to play in this game.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Rookie Cole Payton is inactive for the Eagles game against the Commanders, behind both Jalen Hurts and Andy Dalton on the quarterback depth chart.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 8, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Rookie Cole Payton is listed with the third-string quarterback position on the Eagles' Week 1 depth chart, behind both Tanner McKee and Andy Dalton.

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NegativeRoleSep 8, 2026Hogs Haven

Cole Payton, a dual-threat, left-handed quarterback from North Dakota State, was drafted by Philadelphia in Round 5, No. 178; he joins a room featuring Jalen Hurts, Andy Dalton, and Tanner McKee while the team transitions to Sean Mannion's new offense.

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PositiveValueSep 7, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Cole Payton is ranked 44th in dynasty rookie consensus (average rank 46, standard deviation 10) but trades 31 spots above ADP vs. ECR, indicating expert consensus values him significantly higher than current market pricing.

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NegativeRoleSep 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Made the roster as an 'athlete' and developmental kid, not as a fourth quarterback. The source states: 'There is no way he's going to play QB this year.' If he sees the field, it will be running around on special teams or maybe with a trick play or two. Described as a talented kid with some ability, but not close to being ready to play quarterback.

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PositiveProjectionSep 4, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Ranked 37th overall in superflex dynasty rookie draft consensus rankings; expert consensus average of 35.0 with range from best rank of 29 to worst rank of 38, establishing him as the consensus QB4 prospect with minimal variance.

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NegativeRoleSep 1, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Fourth-string rookie quarterback forced to change from No. 10 to No. 18 after sharing the number with punter Braden Mann during the offseason; the source notes it's unsurprising that the onus fell on Payton rather than the established punter, underscoring his depth-chart position and limited roster security.

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NegativeRoleSep 1, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Fourth-string rookie quarterback forced to change from No. 10 to No. 18 after sharing the offseason number with Eagles punter Braden Mann; the onus fell on Payton rather than the punter, reflecting his depth-chart standing.

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NegativeRoleAug 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Philadelphia Eagles kept Cole Payton as their fourth quarterback on the 53-man roster; the source notes Payton saw snaps on special teams during the preseason, filling a specific roster role.

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NegativeRoleAug 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Cole Payton, a rookie, was kept on the Eagles' initial 53-man roster as one of four quarterbacks but did not receive meaningful developmental snaps in the preseason outside of the first game; the backup QB competition setup where players split reps seemingly did not benefit the players' development.

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NegativeRoleAug 31, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Cole Payton, a rookie quarterback, was kept on the Eagles' 53-man roster as one of four signal-callers; however, he did not receive significant developmental snaps in the preseason outside of the first game, limiting his preparation for the season.

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NegativeRoleAug 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Cole Payton is listed as the fourth quarterback on the Eagles' 53-man roster. The source criticizes the Eagles' QB2 competition setup, noting that splitting reps between McKee and Dalton did not benefit the players, and that Payton did not receive meaningful developmental snaps in the preseason outside of the first game.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 30, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

The source lists Payton as a notable bubble player who made the Eagles' 53-man roster, indicating he secured a roster spot as a QB.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source lists QB Cole Payton as one of six remaining 2026 draft picks currently still on the Eagles' roster following the waiver of two seventh-round selections.

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NegativeUsageAug 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The Eagles experimented with Payton on punt coverage during preseason, but he finished the summer with just 21 preseason snaps—only 15 in his encouraging NFL debut. The source characterizes this as a wasted developmental opportunity, questioning why the Eagles didn't make a better effort to get him more experience after his encouraging debut, unless they're trying to prevent other teams from poaching him.

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NegativeRoleAug 30, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Payton saw limited preseason action with the Eagles, finishing the summer with just 21 snaps, 15 of which came in his encouraging NFL debut. The source notes the Eagles experimented with using him on punt coverage but questions whether the team wasted a developmental opportunity by not giving him more experience after his encouraging debut.

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NegativeRoleAug 29, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Experimented on punt coverage; finished the summer with just 21 preseason snaps, 15 of which came in his encouraging NFL debut; Maximus Pulley views the limited subsequent playing time as weird and disappointing, suggesting a wasted developmental opportunity unless the Eagles are trying to prevent other teams from poaching him.

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NegativeUsageAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Cole Payton finished the preseason with just 21 snaps, 15 of which came in his encouraging NFL debut, and was experimented with on punt coverage; Maximus Pulley views the limited subsequent snaps as a wasted developmental opportunity, though he speculates the Eagles may be trying to prevent other teams from poaching him.

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PositiveRoleAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The sixth-round rookie Cole Payton has been encouraging enough this summer to argue he's shown enough to be on the initial roster. However, his exposure to the rest of the league has been limited in the last two preseason games as a byproduct of the quarterback competition lingering into late summer. He was utilized as a personal protector on the punt unit Friday night and didn't take snaps under center until after the five-minute mark of the fourth quarter. The source speculates the Eagles may have been trying to hide him to get him through waivers, though notes this is unlikely.

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NegativeRoleAug 29, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Sixth-round rookie QB with limited preseason exposure due to the lingering QB2 competition. The source notes 'Cole Payton has been encouraging enough this summer to argue he's shown enough be on the initial roster,' but his snaps have been restricted. In the final preseason game, he was utilized as a personal protector on the punt unit and did not take snaps under center until after the five-minute mark of the fourth quarter. The source speculates the Eagles may have been trying to hide him to get him through waivers, though acknowledges this is unlikely. His roster status remains uncertain given the crowded QB room.

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NegativeRoleAug 29, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Payton has shown some promise but the Eagles didn't give him much action in the preseason; his utilization on special teams in the final preseason game suggests the team is trying to find a role for him.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source includes Cole Payton in the three-quarterback 53-man roster projection for the Eagles.

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NegativeRoleAug 29, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Payton showed some promise in the Eagles' first preseason game but only logged three pass attempts in their final two preseason games. The source leans towards putting him on the roster and notes it seems like a good sign for his stock that the Eagles were experimenting with using him on special teams coverage units in this game, but he's not a lock by any means.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Payton showed promise in the Eagles' first preseason game but only logged three pass attempts in the final two preseason games; the source leans toward him making the team and notes it's a good sign he was used on special teams coverage units in the preseason finale, though he's not a lock.

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PositiveValueAug 28, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Ranked 44th overall in superflex dynasty rookie draft consensus rankings; fifth quarterback prospect with average rank of 32 and expert range from 20 to 38, indicating consensus on mid-round value.

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NegativeRoleAug 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Rookie Cole Payton has shown promise during the preseason as a third option in Philadelphia's quarterback competition behind Jalen Hurts and Tanner McKee, though the source does not provide specific statistics or projections for his performance.

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NegativeRoleAug 25, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Payton barely saw the field in the preseason game against New England, as the game was mostly played by quarterbacks Tanner McKee and Andy Dalton, limiting evaluation opportunities.

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NegativeUsageAug 24, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Payton was limited to just three snaps, all of which came with less than a minute remaining in the game. The source expects to see plenty of him in the preseason finale.

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NegativeRoleAug 24, 2026Hogs Haven

Payton, a rookie quarterback, took over for Tanner McKee with 57 seconds remaining in the Eagles' preseason game against New England.

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NegativeProjectionAug 24, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Payton is ranked QB6 in the dynasty rookie draft rankings with an ADP of 50 and a tier placement of 6.

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NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Payton, a rookie quarterback, entered the game with 57 seconds remaining after Tanner McKee's strong performance, indicating he is third on the Eagles' quarterback depth chart behind Jalen Hurts and the McKee/Dalton competition.

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NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Rookie Cole Payton entered the game with 57 seconds remaining in the preseason Week 2 contest against New England, getting limited playing time as the third-string quarterback behind McKee.

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PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Rookie Cole Payton was given the final drive of the Eagles' preseason game against the Patriots after McKee was pulled. Payton fumbled on his third snap, ending the game with the Eagles trailing 24-21. Sirianni said the decision to play Payton was based on a rep count target they wanted to reach, but the fumble highlighted ball security issues that need improvement.

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NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Payton entered the game late and got strip-sacked for a Pats game-sealing recovery. Cameron Williams beat around the edge on Payton's blindside for the sack.

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NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Payton, a rookie, took over at quarterback with 57 seconds left in the preseason game against the Patriots after Tanner McKee's performance.

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