The NFC East has not seen a repeat winner since the Philadelphia Eagles‘ stretch of four straight between 2001 and 2004. But since then, the Eagles and Dallas Cowboys have taken home 13 of the last 19 division titles.
Have the Washington Commanders and New York Giants done enough to put themselves into the running in 2024, or will the home playoff game continue ping-ponging between Pennsylvania and Texas?
Here are the top position battles to monitor during training camp as the heated NFC East shapes up for another campaign.
Top NFC East Position Battles To Watch in NFL Training Camp
Dallas Cowboys: Left Tackle
After moving on from long-time starting left tackle Tyron Smith this offseason, the Cowboys are heading in a new direction at the position. In Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Cowboys selected Tyler Guyton, pegging him to be Smith’s replacement.
There is the chance, however, that Dallas plays it slow with Guyton and moves Tyler Smith to LT instead.
New York Giants: Cornerback
Giants second-year cornerback Deonte Banks is cemented as one of the team’s starters, but the spot opposite him is still yet to be determined.
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Cor’Dale Flott is viewed as the early favorite to win it, but it will be interesting to see if rookie Dru Phillips, Tre Hawkins III, or Nick McCloud challenge him for the starting spot.
Philadelphia Eagles: Cornerback
Following an embarrassing end to last season, Eagles general manager Howie Roseman revamped the team’s secondary this offseason. While Darius Slay is still CB1 in Philadelphia, the starting job across from him will be a feisty competition.
Isaiah Rodgers reportedly impressed during OTAs and is currently viewed as the favorite to be the CB2. The Eagles, however, selected CB Quinyon Mitchell in the first round, so it’s safe to assume that he’ll start at some point as well.
Washington Commanders: Left Tackle
As the Commanders usher in a new era led by rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, they need to protect his blindside. The Commanders are set to host a battle for the starting job at left tackle between veteran Cornelius Lucas and rookie Brandon Coleman.
Despite Lucas’ experience, Coleman seems like the better option given his athleticism and long-term upside.