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Updated Eagles training camp battles after 6 practices originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
We’re already well into August and the Eagles are already pretty deep into training camp.
There’s still a long way to go with more practices, a joint practice and three preseason games before the Eagles have to finalize their 53-man roster. And then there’s even more time before the season opener in Brazil.
But we’re far enough into camp to update some of the biggest position battles of the summer.
Let’s get to it:
Right guard
This appears to be a two-man race for now.
The Eagles began training camp with second-year pro Tyler Steen at right guard between Cam Jurgens and Lane Johnson. And based on Jeff Stoutland’s preference to let the top five work together day after day, it’s possible that Steen would have kept getting all those reps if he didn’t get hurt. But Steen injured his ankle on Day 3 of camp and had to leave practice early. That day, the Eagles bumped up Darian Kinnard to first-team right guard but that was the last time he worked with the first unit.
The last three days, the Eagles have had free agent pickup Mekhi Becton at right guard. The 6-foot-7, 363-pound Becton is now getting an extended look at the right guard position. While having a guard as tall as Becton presents some challenges, Johnson also pointed out that Becton’s size and strength can be an advantage.
The big question now is what happens when Steen is healthy enough to return from injury. Will he just be inserted back into the starting lineup? Or will the Eagles rotate between Steen and Becton like they once did during the Jordan Mailata vs. Andre Dillard battle of 2021. In any case, the Eagles would probably prefer to figure this out relatively soon because getting the five starting linemen to play together is really important. Johnson has expressed a desire to get as much work with the starting right guard — whoever it is — as possible.
Wide receiver No. 3
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Publish date : 2024-08-04 11:00:00
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