Philly Leader

The Philadelphia Eagles are in a strong position at wide receiver with A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith leading the group. However, beyond these two, the team is still evaluating its options. Veterans like John Ross and Parris Campbell, who has been dealing with a groin injury, are part of the mix. Britain Covey aims to contribute more to the passing game, while Jacob Harris seeks stability in his third season.

Young talents such as draft picks Johnny Wilson and Ainias Smith have shown potential but need to prove their consistency during preseason games. Joseph Ngata, from last year's practice squad, also has an opportunity to step up.

The Eagles typically keep five or six receivers on their roster, making the upcoming preseason games crucial for those vying for a spot.

During a recent training camp session, key takeaways included strong performances from both offensive and defensive units. Jalen Hurts was efficient in 7-on-7 drills, connecting with DeVonta Smith and Kenneth Gainwell. Rookie Johnny Wilson participated with the first-team offense.

In full-team periods, Hurts delivered notable throws under pressure and showed agility in escaping blitzes. Kenny Pickett also demonstrated skill under pressure, threading passes to Britain Covey and other targets.

Defensively, players like Jalen Carter and Zack Baun made significant stops. The red zone drills saw Hurts connecting with Dallas Goedert for a touchdown and Kenneth Gainwell scoring up the middle.

Injury updates revealed that five players did not practice: LB Oren Burks (knee), WR Parris Campbell (groin), S C.J. Gardner-Johnson (shoulder), CB Mekhi Garner (hamstring), and LB Brandon Smith (concussion). However, C Cam Jurgens (illness) and G Tyler Steen (ankle) returned as full participants.

Head Coach Nick Sirianni emphasized accountability ahead of the team's first preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens. "If I'm not accountable to the things that I mess up, how am I gonna expect them to be accountable to what they mess up?" Sirianni stated.

Edge rusher Nolan Smith reflected on his growth over the past year: "I wouldn't say it's a night-and-day difference... I've been focusing on me being a better player."