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Eagles training camp recap: What happened at practice No. 5
The Philadelphia Eagles ’ fifth training camp practice featured another strong performance from the defense, a depleted receiver room and far too many pre-snap mistakes by an offense still learning Sean Mannion’s system. Several defensive backs made plays throughout the session, while Cooper DeJean appeared to avoid a significant injury after briefly leaving with an arm issue. Here are the primary developments from Tuesday’s practice.
Philadelphia’s offense struggled to operate cleanly before the snap. Ed Kracz reported that illegal motions and shifts negated two potential touchdowns from Jalen Hurts and turned a third-and-10 situation in the red zone into third-and-15.
Cayden Steele also described the offensive performance as sloppy, noting the frequency of penalties before plays began. The mistakes support Mannion’s recent comments about making pre-snap operation one of the offense’s early priorities.
The Eagles are installing new formations, motion and under-center concepts. Some mistakes are expected, but Philadelphia must eliminate penalties that erase scoring opportunities.
Receiver injuries continue to accumulate
DeVonta Smith and Makai Lemon entered practice sidelined by hamstring injuries. Britain Covey later departed early, according to The Athletic’s Zach Berman, leaving Philadelphia with Dontayvion Wicks, Hollywood Brown and Darius Cooper as its primary available receivers.
Cooper nearly produced one of the session’s best plays, making a one-handed catch against Quinyon Mitchell in the back of the end zone. He was ruled out of bounds, but the effort continued his encouraging second training camp.
Cooper DeJean avoids an injury scare
DeJean appeared to injure his left arm and ran off the field to receive attention from trainers, according to Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer. McLane later reported that DeJean appeared fine, although he remained on the sideline.
There was no immediate indication of a significant injury. Philadelphia will have reason to exercise caution with one of its most valuable defenders.
Andrew Mukuba, Michael Carter II stand out
Andrew Mukuba broke up an end-zone pass intended for Wicks before the two exchanged words, Steele reported. Wicks answered shortly afterward with a sideline reception against DeJean.
Michael Carter II also produced a strong practice, recording an interception and demonstrating the versatility to contribute at multiple spots. Brooks Kubena reported that Carter worked at safety ahead of Marcus Epps during part of the session.
Dontayvion Wicks battles Quinyon Mitchell
Wicks and Mitchell faced each other three times during one-on-one drills, according to Kubena. Wicks caught a quick out, failed to secure a contested deep pass and was disrupted by Mitchell on an inside route. Mitchell could not complete the potential interception on the final rep.
The sequence represented valuable work for both players as Wicks competes for a significant offensive role.
Markel Bell replaces Lane Johnson
Lane Johnson missed another practice, allowing rookie Markel Bell to work at right tackle with the starting offense. Johnson’s absence has not been identified as injury-related, but Bell’s repetitions provide Philadelphia with an important look at one of its developmental linemen.
Tanner McKee was the first quarterback to operate the second-team offense in 11-on-11 drills as his competition with Andy Dalton continued. Dalton praised Mannion afterward, calling him a strong teacher with a clearly defined offensive system.
Arnold Ebiketie also continued a quietly productive camp as a run defender, while A.J. Epenesa produced another solid practice along the edge.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Eagles training camp recap: What happened at practice No. 5
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