The Eagles completed their 7th whole training camp practice on Saturday, and the team is now prepared to take the action across the street.
On Sunday, Philadelphia will host fans for the only time this summer during the open training camp practice at Lincoln Financial Field.
The Eagles’ defense smothered their offensive counterparts again, as the ‘Iron Sharpens Iron’ motto reigns supreme throughout the camp process. One undrafted rookie is making his case to be an integral member of the wide receiving corps, while the injuries are starting to pile up on both sides of the ball.
Here are the top takeaways and observations from Saturday’s session.
Britain Covey making things difficult?
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Covey is making things hard for the Eagles’ coaching staff, who will have tough decisions at the wide receiver position.
A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Quez Watkins, and Zach Pascal appear to be locks to make the roster, while Jalen Reagor has been impressive at times. With five spots accounted for, Covey, Deon Cain, Greg Ward, Devon Allen, and John Hightower will fight for the final spots.
Young lineman getting key reps
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With Jordan Mailata and Andre Dillard out with concussions, two young and talented linemen could log first-team reps.
Deon Cain still making plays
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Cain spent the entire 2021 season on the practice squad and is finally looking to break out and make the roster.
Sua Opeta having a strong camp
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Opeta has logged important snaps at both guard positions, and he’s battling for the starting right guard spot in 2022.
Derek Barnett
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The former first-round pick didn’t develop into a star, but Barnett has been productive and valuable at defensive end outside of some costly penalties.
After re-signing for two years, Barnett has been impactful while looking to carve out a role on a deep defensive line.
Jalen Reagor shining bright
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It could be click bait, but Reagor has made his share of plays in this training camp, and he’d be considered a potential starter if his name and resume were…
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