In the end, Dallas Gant said no. The 2024 undrafted free agent linebacker out of Toledo came up with the critical goal-line stop on a New York Jets two-point conversion attempt that would have tied the Eagles’ preseason finale at 19.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Kyle McCord led Philadelphia on five scoring drives while playing the entire game in an uneven performance, Montrell Johnson had a 15-yard touchdown run and the Eagles held on for a 19-17 victory over the New York Jets in a mostly sluggish preseason matchup of backups Friday night.

Philadelphia was in New Jersey for the preseason finale, and the Birds will now look towards the season opener against the Cowboys after a 19-17 win over the Jets. Jalen Hurts, Tanner McKee, Saquon Barkley, and most of the Eagles starters sat out while critical roster spots were determined.