Updating Eagles training camp battles after 14 practices originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
There’s still plenty of time before final cuts and even more time before the season opener in Brazil but it’s time to update some of the Eagles’ biggest position battles.
The Eagles have had 13 practices at the NovaCare Complex, two preseason games and one joint practice on the road against the Patriots.
Let’s take a closer look:
Right guard
This one is over. Mekhi Becton is the right guard.
When training camp began, second-year lineman Tyler Steen was the Eagles’ right guard. That ended on Day 3 when Steen suffered an ankle injury. That was the last time he had a first-team rep. Steen returned on Day 8 with the second team and was clearly battling through that ankle injury but had clearly already lost his job. Steen got hurt again in the second preseason game and is now missing even more time. Give Steen credit; he tried to return to fight for his spot but it belongs to Becton now.
It’s not like Becton has been incredible. He’s had some ups and downs. But there’s definite potential from the massive (6-7, 363 pound) former first-round pick. With the Jets, Becton was considered to be only a tackle but he has embraced his move to guard. And barring injury, he’s going to go into the season as the right guard between Cam Jurgens and Lane Johnson.
Becton actually had to leave Sunday’s practice early and was replaced by Brett Toth. But once Becton returns — as long as it’s not a serious injury — he’ll be back at right guard to prepare for the season opener. Steen will still be on the roster but as a backup.
Wide receiver No. 3
The Eagles are in a really good spot at the top of their receiver depth chart with A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. That’s one of the best pairs of receivers in the league and the best the Eagles have ever had.
But after that? No one has taken control of the third wide receiver job. Because of that, it seems very possible that…
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Publish date : 2024-08-19 11:00:00
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