Taking a closer look at Eagles’ RG competition in 2024 training camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
We’re getting close to Eagles training camp 2024 so we’re taking a look at some notable camp competitions.
Jason Kelce retired this offseason after a Hall of Fame career and now the Eagles will have to move on without him.
The first step is to move Cam Jurgens to the center position. The Eagles drafted Jurgens to be Kelce’s eventual replacement and his moment has finally arrived. But after Jurgens played right guard in 2023, his move opens up that spot.
The Eagles have had a bunch of right guards since three-time Pro Bowler Brandon Brooks was in his prime and there’s a bit of a competition at the position again this summer, although there is a clear frontrunner.
Here are the candidates:
Tyler Steen
Age: 23
Experience: Year 2
Size: 6-6, 321
The frontrunner is Steen, who was a third-round pick out of Alabama last year. Some thought Steen would push to be a starter as a rookie but Jurgens was firmly entrenched and even when he missed time, it was veteran Sua Opeta who filled in. Steen started just one game as a rookie and it was against the Cowboys at home when Opeta was banged up. It was a disappointing performance that Steen said has motivated him this offseason. And with Jurgens at center and after Opeta left in free agency, it seems logical that Steen will be the next right guard. The Eagles even moved his locker into the starting right guard spot in the locker room, an indication that this is his job to lose. After playing tackle in college, Steen has worked on his strength to play guard. Offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland praised Steen this offseason too.
Mekhi Becton
Age: 25
Experience: Year 5
Size: 6-7, 363
Becton is the guy who makes this competition intriguing. Earlier in his career, Becton was considered to be a left tackle-only player. But during the spring, he was taking reps at right tackle and at left guard with the Eagles. The former…
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Publish date : 2024-07-09 11:00:00
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