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Absent from practice
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 6:16 PM
Castro-Fields (heel) was unavailable for the Eagles' training camp practice Thursday, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Castro-Fields is dealing with an apparent heel injury, and it'll force him to miss at least one practice. The Eagles will begin their preseason on the road Saturday against the Ravens, and it's currently unclear if the cornerback will be available for the contest. |
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Sidelined with glute issue
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 5:17 PM
Mitchell (lower body) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Mitchell exited Wednesday's practice session with a glute injury and was unable to return to the field. The cornerback has now missed another session, and he appears highly unlikely to play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Ravens. With Jonathan Jones (shoulder) also managing an injury, Kelee Ringo has a good chance to see significant reps throughout the preseason. |
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DNP Thursday
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 5:13 PM
DeJean (groin) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: It is unclear when the All-Pro safety will be able to return to the field. At this point, DeJean seems highly unlikely to play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Ravens. In his absence, Michael Carter will likely see the majority of first-team reps at slot cornerback. |
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Danny Gray Danny Gray Progressing through concussion protocol
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 5:09 PM
Gray (concussion) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Gray's limited participation suggests he is progressing through the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. Gray's next benchmarks would be progressing to a full practice and gaining clearance from an independent neurologist, at which point he'd be able to participate in training camp and preseason games without restrictions. |
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Makai Lemon Makai Lemon Still slowed by hamstring injury
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 8:39 AM
Lemon (hamstring) won't take part in Thursday's practice, Eliot Shorr-Parks of Sports Radio 94 WIP Philadelphia reports.
Analysis: The rookie first-round pick will be sidelined for his seventh practice of training camp, but he was spotted in a helmet catching passes from a JUGS machine off to the side, per Martin Frank of The Delaware News Journal. While his presence on a side field is seemingly a good sign, Lemon appears unlikely to be available for Saturday's preseason opener versus the Ravens. With DeVonta Smith also having been slowed by a hamstring injury in camp, Dontayvion Wicks and Hollywood Brown have been seeing added reps with the first-team offense. |
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DeVonta Smith DeVonta Smith Not practicing, but working out Thursday
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 8:28 AM
Smith (hamstring) won't participate in Thursday's practice, but he was spotted working out off to the side, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Analysis: Smith will sit out his seventh practice of training camp, though his ability to run routes and take part in rehab work on a side field is a sign that he could soon be ready to take part in team drills. While the wideout will almost certainly sit out Saturday's preseason opener versus the Ravens, that might have been the case even if he was fully healthy. |
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Exits practice with injury
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 2:54 PM
Mitchell (undisclosed) left practice early Wednesday and did not return, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Per Christiaan DeFranco of The Daily Local News, Mitchell was shaken up after a one-on-one drill with wide receiver Hollywood Brown, but the precise nature of the injury is still unknown. If Mitchell misses more time, Kelee Ringo would be a candidate to fill the vacated reps with the first-team defense. |
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Saquon Barkley Saquon Barkley Wishes for more plays under center
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 8:00 PM
Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports that Barkley has been advocating for more plays to be run under center.
Analysis: Barkley's most productive season on the ground came in his first with the Eagles in 2024, when he turned 345 carries into 2,005 yards (5.8 YPC) and 13 touchdowns across 16 regular-season games. However, he saw his output dip significantly last year, when he averaged 4.1 yards per carry for 1,140 yards and seven scores in 16 regular-season contests. Fowler notes that Barkley's desire to see more run plays called under center allows the veteran running back to survey the defense more clearly to set up big gains. He logged only seven runs of 20-plus yards and three runs of 40-plus yards last year, compared to 17 runs of 20-plus yards and seven runs of 40-plus yards in 2024. |
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Out for at least two more weeks
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 4:44 PM
Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said Tuesday that Greenard (pectoral) won't be back at practice "for another couple weeks, at least," Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Greenard opened training camp on the active/PUP list due to a pectoral injury that he sustained during the offseason while lifting weights. The 2020 third-rounder is not ready to return to practice and appears to have a minimal chance of suiting up in any of the Eagles' three preseason games, with the last exhibition contest taking place Friday, Aug. 28 against the Bengals. Greenard was acquired by the Eagles from the Vikings in late April and is expected to lead Philadelphia's pass-rushing group that also includes Jalyx Hunt, Nolan Smith, A.J. Epenesa and Arnold Ebiketie. |
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Sidelined by shoulder injury
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 4:34 PM
Jones did not participate in Tuesday's training camp practice due to a shoulder injury, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: According to defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, Jones will "miss some time" due to the shoulder injury that he picked up in training camp, per Berman. Jones signed a one-year deal with the Eagles in March after playing in 12 regular-season games (seven starts) for the Commanders in 2025, accumulating 41 tackles (30 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and five pass defenses. It appears he won't be available for Saturday's preseason opener against the Ravens, though Jones could return for the Eagles' second exhibition game against the Patriots on Saturday, Aug. 22. |
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DeVonta Smith DeVonta Smith Not practicing, but should play Week 1
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 9:31 AM
Smith (hamstring) isn't participating in Tuesday's practice, Martin Frank of The Delaware News Journal reports.
Analysis: Though Smith will sit out his fifth consecutive practice, he appears to be making strides in his recovery from a hamstring injury. According to Tim McManus of ESPN.com, Smith was spotted doing some running on the field prior to Tuesday's session, which he hadn't done in advance of any of the previous four practices. The Eagles continue to view the hamstring issue as a short-term concern and appear to be playing it safe with their No. 1 wideout. |
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Jalen Hurts Jalen Hurts Beginning to gel with Wicks
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 8:00 PM
Hurts has started to establish a good rapport with offseason addition wide receiver Dontavion Wicks at training camp, Geoff Mosher of PhillyVoice reports.
Analysis: Hurts has long been a target of criticism when it comes to his passing ability, and with the departure of A.J. Brown in the offseason, he will have to prove himself with some new faces in the wide receiver room this season. The Eagles acquired fourth-year pro Dontayvion Wicks from Green Bay in April, and Wicks has emerged as the frontrunner to operate as Philadelphia's No. 2 WR in 2026. Hurts and Wicks spent some time together off the field during the offseason, which Wicks credited as a driving force for how the two players have so quickly found alignment in a short time at camp. With DeVonta Smith (hamstring) currently sidelined, Hurts will have the opportunity to lean on Wicks as his de facto No. 1 option as the team's preseason opener approaches Saturday in Baltimore. |
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Signs with Philly
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 7:56 PM
The Eagles signed Jackson to a contract Monday.
Analysis: Jackson missed the 2025 season due to an undisclosed issue. The linebacker rotted away on the 49ers' injured reserve as he worked his way back from injury and is now ready to perform with the Eagles in 2026. The linebacker will have a tough task climbing a strong depth chart, and his odds of making the 53-man roster are a long shot. Jackson was selected by the Eagles in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, and the 28-year-old may be hoping to rekindle what the team saw in him five years ago. |
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Britain Covey Britain Covey Limited in practice Monday
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 6:16 PM
Covey (hamstring) was a limited participant in Monday's practice, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Covey has been absent with a hamstring issue since last Wednesday, so a return to limited participation is a good sign for the punt returner's recovery. Any extended absence on Covey's part could open the door for Will Shipley or Tank Bigsby to make a case for the role of primary punt returner. |
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Johnny Wilson Johnny Wilson DNP Monday
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 6:08 PM
Wilson (knee) did not participate in Monday's practice, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Wilson suffered a season-ending knee injury in August 2025, but he was back on the field for the Eagles' OTAs in late May. The reoccurrence of a knee injury does not bode well, but the severity of the issue still remains unclear. Wilson was receiving some first-team wide-receiver reps before his injury, meaning his absence affords Hollywood Brown and Elijah Moore additional opportunity to usurp him in the Eagles' air attack. |
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Dameon Pierce Dameon Pierce Absent with hamstring issue
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 6:04 PM
Pierce (hamstring) did not participate in Monday's practice, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Pierce exited Saturday's practice with a hamstring injury, and it is unclear how long the running back will be absent due to the issue. With Elijah Mitchell (undisclosed) having been placed on injured reserve Monday, the team signed Ja'Quinden Jackson to further cement the running back room throughout the preseason. Currently, the No. 2 role behind Saquon Barkley is up for grabs, with Tank Bigsby, Will Shipley and Pierce fighting for snaps. If Pierce misses significant time, his chances of starting the season as the No. 2 back figure to diminish. |
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Elijah Mitchell Elijah Mitchell Moved to IR
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 5:40 PM
The Eagles placed Mitchell (undisclosed) on injured reserve Monday.
Analysis: Mitchell signed with the Eagles in early June with designs on having him compete for a complementary role in the Eagles' backfield. Unfortunately, it appears Mitchell has suffered a significant setback, and the 28-year-old will spend the entirety of the 2026 season on injured reserve unless he is waived with an injury settlement. The Eagles signed running back Ja'Quinden Jackson in a corresponding move. |
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Ja'Quinden Jackson Ja'Quinden Jackson Signs with Philly
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 5:35 PM
The Eagles signed Jackson to a contract Monday.
Analysis: The Jaguars waived Jackson in May, but he's now caught on with the Eagles due to injuries to Dameon Pierce (hamstring) and Elijah Mitchell (undisclosed). Jackson is likely just a fill-in for the preseason, but he has an outside chance of making the roster if he can prove useful both in the backfield and on special teams. |
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DeVonta Smith DeVonta Smith Still sidelined for practice
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 9:17 AM
Smith (hamstring) isn't participating in Monday's practice, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Smith and Makai Lemon (hamstring) will both remain sidelined Monday, clearing the way for Dontayvion Wicks and Hollywood Brown to see more reps with the first-team offense. Though Smith hasn't practiced in a week, the Eagles haven't expressed any concern about the wideout's availability for the start of the regular season. |
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Makai Lemon Makai Lemon Unlikely to break camp as starter
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 8:25 AM
Lemon appears unlikely to start for the Eagles early in the season while he's missed time in the spring and during training camp due to a lingering hamstring injury, Jimmy Kempski of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Analysis: Selected with the 20th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, Lemon was expected to be an immediate contributor for the Eagles following a dazzling final season at USC in which he took home the Fred Biletnikoff Award as the nation's top receiver. Unfortunately for the 5-foot-11, 192-pound wideout, he's had few opportunities thus far with the Eagles to showcase his skills, as he's taken limited reps even on the days that the hamstring issue hasn't kept him off the practice field. Lemon still has time to get healthy and make a case for earning a sizable role Week 1, but at this stage of camp, offseason pickup Dontayvion Wicks may have the early edge on opening the season as the Eagles' No. 2 wideout behind DeVonta Smith. |
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