Welcome back to the latest update from Philadelphia Eagles training camp! Day 12 brought a joint practice with the New England Patriots, and it was a fun-filled day filled with standout performances and exciting moments. Let’s dive right into the highlights:
• Did not practice:
- S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson: Shoulder
- TE Grant Calcaterra: Shoulder
- TE Albert Okwuegbunam: Abdomen
- S Caden Sterns: Knee
- LB Oren Burks: Knee
Limited:
- DB Cooper DeJean: Hamstring
- WR Parris Campbell: Groin
- LB Brandon Smith: Concussion
- S Mekhi Garner: Hamstring
One of the most significant updates from the injury report was Cooper DeJean returning to practice for the first time this summer, participating in individual drills and marking a positive step forward in his recovery.
• The Eagles’ defense showcased dominance against the Patriots’ offense, notably recording a series of consecutive sacks. Players such as Moro Ojomo, Bryce Huff, Nolan Smith, and Nakobe Dean made their presence felt with impressive performances.
• In a standout series, Jalen Carter stood out by outplaying Patriots’ offensive lineman Michael Onwenu, demonstrating his exceptional talent and skillset.
• Player Jeremiah Trotter stole the show with a remarkable interception during practice, showcasing quick reflexes and hands of steel.
• Quarterback Jalen Hurts continues to impress, maintaining a clean streak without throwing interceptions throughout camp. His connection with receivers like Saquon Barkley, A.J. Brown, and DeVonta Smith was highlighted by some standout plays.
• On the defensive end, Darius Slay and Zack Baun contributed multiple interceptions, showcasing the team’s defensive prowess and playmaking abilities.
• Noteworthy performances from players like A.J. Brown with double-digit catches and the continued standout play of Mekhi Becton further added to the day’s excitement.
• Special teams provided an intense moment when Isaiah Rodgers took a hard hit, sparking a retaliatory play from Kenny Gainwell that almost escalated into a scuffle between the two teams.
• The day ended on a light-hearted note when a young Patriots fan teased Nick Sirianni about his coaching job, highlighting the humor and banter present during joint practices.