Eagles training camp: 13 winners, 9 losers, and 9 IDKs from the first week

Philadelphia Eagles coaching camp started precisely one week in the past. Let’s check out probably the most notable winners, losers, and I don’t is aware of from the primary 5 practices down on the NovaCare Complicated.

Disclaimer: The Eagles solely held one totally padded observe and it’s clearly early in camp. There’s nonetheless loads of time for gamers to vary their outlook — for higher or worse — over the following few weeks.

WINNERS

QUINYON MITCHELL

Q is the one Eagles cornerback who’s been in a position to have success defending A.J. Brown, who’s in any other case fairly unstoppable. Coming off a really robust rookie season, Mitchell seems to be poised to take one other step ahead in 12 months 2. The Eagles having him rep at each beginning exterior cornerback positions suggests Vic Fangio might have him shadow top-notch receivers in 2025.

DALLAS GOEDERT

I get it. Goedert hasn’t performed a full season since his rookie yr in 2018, when there have been solely 16 common season video games. He’s missed 15 video games during the last three years and he turns 31 in January. Possibly he simply gained’t be capable to keep wholesome. However I swear he seems to be higher than ever within the practices we’ve seen to date. He repeatedly will get open and catches the ball. He’s been a really dependable and environment friendly goal for Jalen Hurts. I actually consider he’s poised for a profession season as he enters the ultimate yr of his contract.

COOPER DEJEAN

The Eagles clearly wish to have DeJean on the sphere for 100% of their defensive snaps. It stays to be seen precisely the place he’ll play since he’s been repping at security in base protection earlier than shifting all the way down to his slot position in nickel packages. Possibly he’s the full-time beginning security subsequent to Reed Blankenship if nobody else steps as much as win that job and the Eagles really feel like another person can play the slot? We’ll see. However he gained’t be leaving the sphere.

JIHAAD CAMPBELL

It feels prefer it’s solely a matter of time till the 2025 first-round choose turns into the beginning off-ball linebacker subsequent to Zack Baun. He’s large, quick, bodily, and instinctual. Coming into camp, there was thought that Campbell wouldn’t be capable to observe till August since Vic Fangio beforehand indicated as a lot. Although Campbell has been formally listed as “restricted” with a shoulder damage, there’s been no actual indicators of him being lower than 100%. Campbell has been seeing increasingly more time with the first-team protection with every passing day.

JEREMIAH TROTTER JR.

Trot Jr. is at the moment nonetheless the highest off-ball linebacker subsequent to Zack Baun. Campbell will probably overtake him sooner or later. However Trot Jr. isn’t happening and not using a battle. The second-year defender all the time seems to be in the correct place and he’s been particularly efficient in opposition to the run. Even when he doesn’t find yourself beginning, there’s nonetheless loads of worth in having a top quality backup (see: Oren Burks stepping up down the stretch final yr). Particularly with Nakobe Dean coming off a big damage and Campbell falling within the NFL Draft on account of medical issues.

MORO OJOMO

Ojomo seems to be prepared to interchange Milton Williams within the Eagles’ defensive sort out rotation. He’s been dwelling within the backfield as a disruptive inside defender. And it’s value noting that he’s been very efficient regardless of not enjoying subsequent to Jalen Carter, who’s but to take part in group drills this summer time. Ojomo might be much more efficient when Carter’s again.

JALYX HUNT

Hunt has generated stress as a move rusher and he’s additionally been praised for his efforts in run protection. Jordan Mailata mentioned Hunt is “gonna be particular” and in contrast his tendencies (together with his potential to “lower on a dime”) to that of Micah Parsons (or “Michael Parson” as Jerry Jones would say it). The Eagles are placing loads of religion in Nolan Smith and Hunt to enhance. There’s positively purpose to be enthusiastic about their younger edge rushers.

TYLER STEEN

Relationship again to the spring, the Eagles have held eight media-attended practices (two days of OTAs, sooner or later of minicamp, 5 days of coaching camp). Steen has been the one first-team proper guard in all of them. There isn’t any obvious competitors for that job. Steen’s efficiency to date has been referred to as into query on account of Ojomo’s success. However Ojomo has additionally had wins in opposition to Landon Dickerson. And Jeff Stoutland not too long ago praised Steen. Will Steen maintain onto the beginning RG job for all the 2025 season? We’ll see. However he’s a minimum of going to get the primary crack at it. That a lot we do know.

MAC MCWILLIAMS

McWilliams had made some good performs on the ball, together with flattening a bounce ball supposed for Johnny Wilson, who’s eight inches taller him. The rookie nook might be the highest backup slot choice behind DeJean along with offering depth on the surface. Fangio not too long ago had the next to say about McWilliams. Whereas acknowledging McWilliams has work to do, the defensive coordinator does appear to love him:

Mac’s acquired some good soccer instincts. He’s acquired to be taught the finer factors of what we’re doing on a regular basis. He’s slightly hit or miss with that proper now, however that’s to be anticipated. However I do just like the participant. I believe he’s acquired good ability and he’s acquired slightly soccer savvy to him, which in the event you don’t have that, it’s onerous to teach that.

JOSH UCHE

Uche’s had his finest practices because the pads have come on. He’s proven some juice as a move rusher and he doesn’t look unnatural in protection. He’s been higher than Azeez Ojulari to date, which is likely to be mirrored in him taking first-team reps over the latter with Nolan Smith lacking time on account of a concussion.

ELIJAH COOKS

It’s inconceivable to disregard Cooks making a spotlight seize in every of the final three practices. If he retains it up, the 6’4”, 215 pound receiver shall be pushing for a roster spot. The Eagles’ WR depth behind their high three is unsettled. Cooks has been probably the most intriguing participant behind Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Jahan Dotson.

MONTRELL JOHNSON JR.

I don’t suppose the Eagles are going to maintain 4 working backs (plus possibly a fullback) on their 53-man roster. However Johnson would possibly get claimed on waivers if he interprets his observe success to the sphere in preseason video games. He’s clearly acquired some juice.

JAKE ELLIOTT

Outdoors of 1 try from 50+ on Tuesday, he hasn’t struggled to make kicks. There’s loads of purpose to consider the Eagles kicker may have a bounce again season.

LOSERS

ANDREW MUKUBA

Mukuba has sat out of the Eagles’ final two practices on account of a shoulder damage. Any missed time is actually not going assist him win the place battle at security. If Mukuba’s in a position to return to motion rapidly, he won’t lose a lot floor. If he’s out for a substantial period of time, effectively, he might actually discover himself behind the eight ball like DeJean was final summer time. Issues finally labored out for DeJean, in fact, however he didn’t see vital enjoying time till Week 6 after lacking most of coaching camp. And it might’ve been an extended await him if Avonte Maddox didn’t wrestle so badly.

NAKOBE DEAN

Dean is on the lively/PUP record. It’s unclear when he’ll be able to play. If he goes on the reserve/PUP record, he’ll be ineligible to swimsuit up within the Eagles’ first 4 video games. Even when he’s in a position to play sooner than Week 5, it stays to be seen if he’ll be the identical participant he was previous to damage. And even when he’s, what if his path to enjoying time is blocked with each Campbell and Trot Jr. at the moment trying good? There are loads of hurdles for Dean to clear as he enters the final yr of his rookie contract.

JOHNNY WILSON

Wilson simply hasn’t had an incredible offseason. He didn’t take part within the media-attended voluntary OTA practices (although, in equity, it’s unclear why). In coaching camp, he’s struggled to create separation, use his measurement to his benefit, and catch the ball. Maybe the Eagles worth his efforts as a run blocker sufficient to maintain him round. However the aforementioned Cooks can be a giant physique (although not fairly as large as Wilson) and he’s been a significantly better pass-catching choice.

AZEEZ OJULARI

Uche has flashed extra typically than Ojulari, who’s had a reasonably quiet camp.

KENYON GREEN

Inexperienced missed the primary two days of observe. He’s been repping because the third-team left guard. It was beforehand thought that he would possibly push Steen for the beginning proper guard job. Don’t see that occuring. He won’t even make the group.

BRETT TOTH

With Cam Jurgens training on a pitch rely, Toth is rotating in at first-team heart. Jeff Stoutland appears to worth Toth’s psychological acuity however the man simply doesn’t snap the ball effectively. It will be good to see Drew Kendall get extra of these reps.

TREVOR KEEGAN

Keegan has had some struggles because the third-team heart. Unsure the 2024 draft choose goes to make this yr’s roster.

CAMERON WILLIAMS

I haven’t been in a position to key in on Williams throughout OL vs. DL 1-on-1s since there are loads of different reps taking place on the identical time. From the whole lot I’ve learn and listened to, nonetheless, Williams has actually struggled. That’s not precisely shocking since he fell within the 2025 NFL Draft and he’s solely 21 years previous. He’s a robust candidate to ultimately be stashed away on injured reserve as a long-term venture.

DANNY GRAY

Grey seemed good previous to struggling a finger damage that led to him being waived. Bummer.

I DON’T KNOWS

KELEE RINGO

Ringo’s hasn’t run away with the beginning cornerback job just like the group most likely hoped he would by this level. That’s not disqualifying. Nevertheless it appears like Adoree’ Jackson has a greater probability to start out than it beforehand did. There’s nonetheless loads of time for Ringo to rise to the highest. If he doesn’t, although … that’s regarding.

ADOREE’ JACKSON

Like Ringo, Jackson has been up and down. He really earned some reward from Fangio for having a pleasant observe on Monday … earlier than the defensive coordinator then had some lower than flattering issues to say concerning the veteran nook.

Q. With a CB Adoree’ Jackson and his expertise, how a lot does that present up on the sphere and what about his sport reveals that have?

Vic Fangio: The primary few days out right here, he was type of like he didn’t know he was on the market. The ball wasn’t going his manner in any respect, after which yesterday, he had a pair balls thrown his manner and he did very effectively. He had an excellent day yesterday. It’s too early to say what his expertise is or isn’t proper now. He’s performed little bit of ball, however I believe that is the place the place he’s acquired to point out who he’s and be the participant hopefully that folks have all the time thought he might be.

Q. What did he seem like on movie a yr in the past? After which he ultimately will get benched, however did you chop that up extra as a group wanting to have a look at youthful gamers than something he was doing?

Vic Fangio: No, I didn’t watch a complete lot of tape on him. [Executive Vice President/General Manager] Howie [Roseman] wished to signal him, and when Howie needs to signal any person it doesn’t matter what I say. So we simply took him in. I didn’t actually watch loads of his tape final yr, however I’ve seen him play through the years. Noticed him when he was popping out of faculty.

Q. Why do you suppose that that is the place that CB Adoree’ Jackson can possibly present. You talked about what he might be. Is it the scheme?

Vic Fangio: I don’t know if I believe it’s the place. I believe it’s time for him to point out that. In Tennessee, when it got here time to re-sign him after his contract was up, they didn’t. The Giants, his contract was up, they didn’t. It’s time to point out who he’s or who he isn’t.

SYDNEY BROWN

Brown is benefiting from Mukuba lacking time on account of damage. However Brown hasn’t actually stood out. And it’s not prefer it’ll positively be him or Mukuba beginning at security. It’s all the time doable the Eagles make a commerce or signal a free agent (Justin Simmons is notably nonetheless accessible). It’s additionally doable that DeJean finally ends up enjoying security full-time.

JAHAN DOTSON

Dotson is certainly the WR3. However I don’t know if he’s actually impressed confidence that he’ll be considerably more practical than he was final yr.

AINIAS SMITH

I simply don’t see it with Smith. He’s had some good moments going up in opposition to DeJean in 1-on-1s however he’s been fairly invisible in group drills. It’s doable he’ll return punts for the Eagles however he didn’t look comfy fielding the ball final yr. Possibly he’s improved in that regard. I don’t know.

TERRACE MARSHALL JR.

Marshall had some good moments early in camp however he cooled off after which acquired damage on Tuesday. If he can keep away from lacking a lot time, he would possibly be capable to earn a task because the fourth receiver. The one drawback is that he doesn’t have a historical past of enjoying particular groups, which issues for a backup WR.

DORIAN THOMPSON-ROBINSON

DTR didn’t look good within the spring and early in coaching camp. He’s since been higher. I don’t know if he’s going to beat out Kyle McCord for the emergency third quarterback position. However he would possibly make that battle extra fascinating than initially anticipated.