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Eagles training camp observations: DeVonta Smith reminds us he’s still really good originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
It was military day at Eagles training camp on Saturday and the Eagles held their longest practice of the summer so far.
On the first day of bright sunshine of camp, the Eagles went 1 hour and 39 minutes before handing over their jerseys to the military members in attendance.
The Eagles will have an off day on Sunday before getting back on the practice fields on Monday and Tuesday to start next week.
Here are today’s observations:
1. As always, we start with housekeeping:
• Just two players didn’t practice on Saturday: LB Oren Burks (knee) and OL Brett Toth (hamstring)
• After leaving Thursday’s practice with cramps in his calf, Jeremiah Trotter Jr. was back on the practice field Saturday morning.
• Landon Dickerson (lacerated toe) was a full participant.
2. Some offensive depth chart notes:
• The Eagles began the day with Parris Campbell as their WR3 so it seems like they’re rotating days between Campbell and John Ross — the two veterans fighting for the job. Ross did eventually get some first-team reps and rookie Johnny Wilson got in there a bit too.
• Tyler Steen began the day as the first-team right guard but he left practice early and was replaced by Darian Kinnard. The Eagles signed Kinnard to a futures deal this offseason and he’s someone to keep an eye on the rest of the summer.
• The Eagles gave Lane Johnson some breathers on Saturday and put Mekhi Becton in as the right tackle. So Becton is still working at tackle and guard this summer. There’s a chance he could be the top backup at four positions.
3. Some defensive depth chart notes:
• The Eagles began today with Kelee Ringo as the starting corner opposite Slay but eventually worked in Isaiah Rodgers. Those two seem to be the top candidates for that job right now. A little later, Eli Ricks got some rare first-team reps.
• Quinyon Mitchell did get some…
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Publish date : 2024-07-27 17:41:39
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