Jen Kavanagh Senior Vice President, Media And Marketing | Philadelphia Eagles Website
Jen Kavanagh Senior Vice President, Media And Marketing | Philadelphia Eagles Website
The Eagles' offense donned white, while the defense wore midnight green during Wednesday's practice, which lasted just under two hours. The session commenced with a quick kickoff drill before transitioning to 11-on-11 action. Saquon Barkley was in pads but did not participate in team drills, resulting in significant playtime for Kenneth Gainwell with the first team. Jalen Hurts threw his first interception on the final day of Training Camp as the defense maintained pressure on the quarterback.
Key moments included Kenneth Gainwell catching a shovel pass from Hurts and advancing up the sideline, Brandon Graham and Devin White disrupting plays in the backfield, and Jalen Carter executing a potential "sack" on a read-option play. Darius Slay intercepted a pass intended for A.J. Brown, causing an uproar among defensive players. Later, Slay broke up another pass in the end zone.
Hurts connected with Gainwell for two touchdowns: one on a short pass after motioning right and another on a diving catch in the end zone. DeVonta Smith also made notable receptions, including one leaping catch dubbed one of the best plays of the day.
Nick Sirianni addressed the media before practice, reflecting positively on Training Camp: "I think we've had a good Training Camp," he said. "Guys have worked hard, guys have competed well." Defensive tackle Jalen Carter echoed these sentiments: "You just see the energy and chemistry in the team right now."
Sirianni praised Hurts' performance during camp: "I just feel like he's had an outstanding camp," he said. Gainwell commented on Hurts' leadership this year: "He's doing everything he had to do...he's more vocal."
Hurts reciprocated praise for Gainwell: "It's been kind of surreal...he's really the epitome of a team-first guy," he said.
Darius Slay provided advice to rookies Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean as they transition into regular-season preparation: "The tough part about being a rookie I think it is to just have fun and not take things too personal," Slay said.
Lane Johnson emphasized communication within the offensive line amid changes: “Coaches can only do so much...but when we go on the practice field...it's about that,” Johnson stated.
Injury Update:
Did Not Practice
TE Dallas Goedert (Oblique)
OL Matt Hennessy (Back)
DE Jalyx Hunt (Oblique)
G Trevor Keegan (Hip)
TE Albert Okwuegbunam (Abdomen)
WR John Ross (Concussion)
G Tyler Steen (Ankle)
S Caden Sterns (Knee)
WR Johnny Wilson (Concussion)
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