Eagles training camp observations
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The Philadelphia Eagles moved up the start of Tuesday's practice due to extreme heat — and a new Jalen-ism dropped.
The Eagles moved up practice by an hour because of the intense South Philadelphia heat Tuesday. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio came dressed in sweat pants and a sweat shirt.
With temperatures soaring into the 90s and humidity pushing triple digits, Jalen Hurts led the defending champs through a grueling full-contact session as Philadelphia Eagles training camp intensity ramps up.
That's because of Elijah Cooks, signed by the Eagles to the practice squad last January after spending his first two seasons with Jacksonville. Cooks, who has 3 receptions for 38 yards in his NFL career, has had by far the best training camp of any Eagles wide receiver not named A.J. Brown.
McWilliams was on deck. He didn't speak long, maybe five minutes at the most. He was, however, asked about one of his most impressive plays of camp, his breakup of an end zone toss while in coverage on second-year Bird, 2024 sixth-round draft choice Johnny Wilson.
The Eagles went through their first day in full pads on the hottest day since training camp began on July 23. It’s always an exciting day for the
Philadelphia Eagles rookie safety Andrew Mukuba is currently dealing with a shoulder injury that could cause him to miss a few training camp practices. For rookies in particular, making up for any missed practice reps is crucial,
Dotson has been working out with Jalen Hurts over the summer, getting that quarterback-wide receiver connection stronger in Houston. Dotson was traded to the Eagles just days prior to the final preseason game, needing time to acclimate himself to the offense.