There are two things in this city that are non-negotiable: an Eagles win and a cheesesteak ordered the right way. The 2026 squad is locked in, the toppings menu is timeless, and after months of careful research (read: opinions formed at 1 a.m. on the way home from a Linc tailgate), we have built the All-Eagles Cheesesteak Lineup. One topping for every starter. Order it however you want. Just don't put ketchup on it.
The Offense (the main hoagie)
QB Jalen Hurts, Wiz. The classic. The loud, defining flavor that holds the whole order together. You can argue all day about provolone versus American versus aged sharp, but the wiz is the one that turns the sandwich into Philly. Hurts is the wiz.
RB Saquon Barkley, Double Meat. You ordered it because you wanted more of everything. Every bite carries the weight. The defense knows it's coming and orders it anyway.
WR DeVonta Smith, Sharp Provolone. Refined, elite, never has to shout. The connoisseur's pick. The cheese steakheads pretend not to like because it's the obvious answer, then go right back to ordering it next time.
WR Makai Lemon, Banana Peppers. Bright. Fresh. The rookie kick. Punches above its weight and adds something the order didn't know it needed.
WR Hollywood Brown, Long Hots. Speed kills. Brings the heat from the first bite. You don't see him coming until your eyes are watering.
TE Dallas Goedert, The Roll. The unsexy answer that holds the whole thing together. Without it, you don't have a sandwich. Without him, the offense breaks down on third and short and nobody talks about why.
LT Jordan Mailata, Extra Cheese. Massive. Defining. The first thing you notice on the plate. Indulgent in the best way. Worth every penny.
LG Landon Dickerson, Bacon. Strong opinions both ways, but ultimately a beast that adds character to every order. Brings a level of intensity nobody else on the menu can match.
C Cam Jurgens, Sweet Onions. The base. The foundation. The unsung hero everyone takes for granted until someone leaves them off. You don't notice the snap until it's bad.
RG Tyler Steen, Mushrooms. Reliable. Quietly does the job. The kind of starter you forget about for three quarters and then realize the line never let anyone through.
RT Lane Johnson, The Crust. The whole structural integrity of the operation depends on it. Future Hall of Fame. The minute you bite into a steak with a soggy crust you understand exactly what he means to this team.
The Defense (the combo plate)
DT Jalen Carter, Long Hots. He IS the heat. There's a reason every offense leaves the table sweating.
DT Jordan Davis, Pizza Steak. Massive presence. Fills the entire sandwich. You're paying for the size, you're getting the size.
EDGE Nolan Smith, Pepper Relish. Sharp. Fast. A little dangerous if you're not paying attention.
EDGE Jonathan Greenard, Roasted Red Peppers. Sneaky-savory new addition. You weren't sure about it at first. Then you tried it. Then you ordered it again.
LB Zack Baun, American Cheese. Mr. Reliable. Underrated by people who think they're sophisticated. The glue holding everything else together.
LB Jihaad Campbell, Marinara. Bold. Saucy. Currently sitting on the bench while the shoulder heals, but you know what's coming when it gets back on the menu.
LB Nakobe Dean, Garlic. Pungent. Defines the bite. Either you're all in or you're not, and Eagles fans are all in.
CB Quinyon Mitchell, Aged Sharp Provolone. Lockdown. Precise. Elite. The kind of choice that lets the whole order play up.
CB Riq Woolen, Spicy Mustard. New flavor in the rotation. Big personality. You'll know he's there.
Nickel Cooper DeJean, Salt and Pepper. The seasoning that makes every other ingredient taste right. You don't realize how much you need it until it's missing.
S Drew Mukuba, Hot Honey. Young. Sweet. With sting when it matters. Trendy in the best way.
S Marcus Epps, Vinegar. Sharp. Dependable. The veteran finish that cuts through everything else.
Special Teams (the side order)
K Jake Elliott, Salt. Doesn't seem like much. You'd cry if it wasn't there. Every Philly game-winner is a reminder.
P Braden Mann, Olive Oil. Smooth. Drops it in the perfect spot every time. Just signed his extension and the operation runs better because of it.
The coaching staff (the people running the grill)
HC Nick Sirianni, The Grill Man. Loud. Animated. Either you love watching him work or you can't take it. Either way the food is hot when it leaves the counter.
OC Sean Mannion, The New Sauce. First time anyone's tried it. Could be the best thing on the menu. Could ruin the order. Stay tuned.
DC Vic Fangio, Aged Provolone. Old-school. Sharp. Complex. The kind of flavor that wins awards because it's been earning them for forty years.
The final word
Put it all on a Sarcone's roll, no ketchup, eat it standing up at the counter, and remember: this is the only city in America where the steak and the football team have the exact same DNA. Loud. Layered. A little messy. Built to win. Go Birds.
