The Eagles Are Back at Training Camp
The Eagles are back at practice for the second time this week, and Tuesday brings the first fully padded training camp practice. All NFL players look good in shorts, but the helmet and full pads allow players on the roster bubble to separate themselves. Position battles are starting to heat up, and cornerbacks Quinyon Mitchell, Isaiah Rodgers, and Kelee Ringo have ample opportunity to make a statement while covering A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. With the Day 5 of practice set to begin, we’re looking at five things to watch.
Five Things to Watch
- Saquon Barkley
- Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter
- Nakobe Dean
- Mekhi Becton
The Eagles are used to facing Barkley twice a year during his tenure with the Giants, but he’s on the home team now, and Tuesday gives fans and media the first look at the running back.
The dynamic duo from Georgia has added responsibility with Fletcher Cox retiring. Jalen Carter looked dominant early on and will be a player to watch when the pads come on.
Dean is battling Zack Baun for the starting linebacker spot opposite Devin White, and the first padded practice offers the former Georgia All-American a chance to make up ground.
The big ticket is a massive man standing 6′ 7″ and 364 pounds. If he can prove his dominance in the running game as an offensive guard, he could be the Week 1 starter.
May 30, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) practices at NovaCare Complex. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis (90) and defensive tackle Jalen Carter (98) walk off the field after a victory against the Buffalo Bills at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 05: Nakobe Dean #17 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts during the second quarter in the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on November 05, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Jul 28, 2021; Florham Park, NJ, United States; New York Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (77) looks on during training camp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
