Report: Foles to start Thursday night

PHILADELPHIA » Nick Foles gets the start in the Eagles’ opener against the Atlanta Falcons, if the NFL Network is right.

The entity reported that Foles gets the nod because Carson Wentz isn’t all the way back from his knee injury.

Earlier this weekend Wentz’s surgeon, Dr. James Bradley, told NBC Philadelphia that “It should be a cautious approach” with Wentz’s comeback.

Eagles vice president of football operations Howie Roseman will address the media Saturday after the Eagles announce their cuts.

••• Rugby import Jordan Mailata, linebacker Joe Walker and tight end Josh Perkins all earned spots on the Eagles’ 53-man roster.

The mildly surprising cuts were wide receiver Markus Wheaton and defensive end Steven Means. One or possibly both veterans could return on a week-to-week basis if they cannot find fulltime employment.

Here’s how the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles roster shapes up:

Quarterbacks (3): Carson Wentz, Nick Foles, Nate Sudfeld.

The only suspense here is Foles starts the Sept. 6 opener, according to a report. Foles had a sack and turnover filled preseason.

Cut: Christian Hackenberg, Joe Callahan.

Running backs (4): Jay Ajayi, Corey Clement, Darren Sproles, Wendell Smallwood.