Unfortunately, throughout camp Eli Stowers hasn\u2019t shown much to get excited about as a receiver or as a blocker. He has not exhibited the explosive traits that are in his body, he has sometimes looked tentative as a blocker, and he simply hasn\u2019t made catches further than, like, 10 yards down the field. The guess here is that Stowers is swimming mentally, trying to learn an offense while acclimating to the speed of the NFL. He\u2019s thinking, and not just playing. The hope is that in time he will catch up mentally and begin playing fast. But for now, Stowers is unplayable, and likely to be a gameday inactive. He is also currently on the shelf with a hamstring injury. I\u2019ve been asked if Stowers could potentially be a \u201credshirt\u201d IR candidate, but I don\u2019t see that. The team used a valuable second-round draft resource on him, so they\u2019re going to want to give him every opportunity to get better during the season. If he\u2019s on IR, he won\u2019t be able to practice with the team. Maybe the light will come on for Stowers at some point during the season, but I think the more realistic hope is that he\u2019s a positive contributor in 2027 and beyond.<\/p>\n
Eagles Training Camp Practice Notes: Riq Woolen intercepts Jalen Hurts twice at The Linc – BGN<\/a> The Open Practice – Iggles Blitz<\/a> Why Willie Lampkin, the NFL\u2019s shortest O-lineman, is the Eagles\u2019 \u2018secret weapon\u2019 – The Athletic<\/a> Eagles\u2019 Nolan Smith healthy as he enters important season of career – NBCSP<\/a> Gov. Josh Shapiro reiterates that the Eagles\u2019 home of the future will \u2018be in the city of Philadelphia\u2019 – Inquirer<\/a> Spadaro: 5 things to watch in Friday\u2019s preseason matchup vs. Bengals – PhiladelphiaEagles.com<\/a> 2026 NFL Preseason Week 2 rookie grades: David Bailey logs sack; No. 4 pick Carnell Tate still quiet – NFL.com<\/a> TE Dae\u2019Quan Wright\u2019s story takes another turn; may not be done with Browns, NFL after all – Dawgs By Nature<\/a> Broncos sign OLB Ron Stone Jr. and waived WR Hakeem Butler – Mile High Report<\/a> Cowboys insider predicts veteran not on team will make roster – Blogging The Boys<\/a> Commanders free agency: Washington adds former Pro Bowl left tackle – Hogs Haven<\/a> Calvin Austin injury: Giants\u2019 WR done for season with torn ACL – Big Blue View<\/a> NFL Rivalry jerseys ranked for every new team from worst to best – SB Nation<\/a> Predicting NFL teams most likely to decline in 2026 season – ESPN<\/a> Social Media Information:<\/p>\n BGN Facebook Page: Click here to like our page<\/a><\/p>\n BGN Twitter: Follow @BleedingGreen<\/a><\/p>\n BGN BlueSky: Follow @bleedgreennation.bsky.social<\/a><\/p>\n BGN Instagram: Follow @BleedingGreenInsta<\/a><\/p>\n BGN Manager: Follow Brandon Lee Gowton on Twitter<\/a> | BlueSky<\/a> | Threads<\/a><\/p>\n BGN Radio Twitter: Follow @BGN_Radio<\/a><\/p>\n Each day, we highlight a BGN community post here in this space. Head over to The Feed<\/a> to submit your entry and have a chance to be featured in The Linc!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Eagles QB room…. what am I missing <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n First off let me say that I understand the questions people have about what the Eagles are doing but the solution seems obvious however no one I’ve seen has talked about this possibility <\/p>\n The most logical would be have Hurts. McKee & Payton on the roster then tell Dalton that he has a spot on the practice squad, he doesn’t have to clear waivers as a vested vet and I don’t see teams rushing to sign him as a FA.<\/p>\n If in game Hurts needs to miss a drive, quarter etc you run with McKee but if the coaches really have doubts about Tanner then you call up Andy if you know that Jalen is out for the week.<\/p>\n I’ve seen people suggesting trading McKee, trying to get Payton through waivers by hiding him in pre season or even seeing if there is a trade market for the Red Rifle, but no one suggesting what I have.<\/p>\n Which raises the question what am I missing cause people infinitely more intelligent than I am haven’t from what I’ve read & heard gone down this path.<\/p>\n Rec 2CommentsThin Stroke Comment Icon BubbleReplyRead 8 replies<\/p>\n ALSO: here\u2019s a bonus post from the new NFC East Mixtape feed<\/a>!<\/p>\n Challenge: Making the optimistic case for each team in the division<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n At this time of year, most NFL fans are dreaming big about how good their team can be. Let’s challenge ourselves here and look at reasons for hope not just for our favorite teams but their division rivals as well. (Don’t worry, we’ll do reasons for skepticism next.)<\/p>\n EAGLES – The Eagles haven’t missed the playoffs since the Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni era began in 2021. It’s hard to bet against their floor, especially when it seems like Vic Fangio’s defense is going to be very good again in 2026. Sean Mannion could very well be an upgrade on Kevin Patullo and the Eagles’ offensive line should be healthier than it was last season. <\/p>\n COWBOYS – The offense was elite last year. It should be pretty good again. The Dallas defense doesn’t need to be awesome for this team to have success. They just need to be merely not abysmal. Christian Parker seems up to the task, I’m bullish on his future. <\/p>\n COMMANDERS – Jayden Daniels was the best quarterback in the NFC East as a rookie. It’s possible he returns to form. The Commanders’ coordinator changes could provide a boost. <\/p>\n GIANTS – John Harbaugh could help give the Giants the much-needed culture reset they’ve needed for a long time now. Jaxson Dart clearly has talent and Cam Skattebo is pretty fun to watch. The G-Men were 1-7 in one-score games last year; they might be due for some more good breaks this season. <\/p>\n What’ve you got? <\/p>\n Rec 2CommentsThin Stroke Comment Icon BubbleReplyRead 2 replies
Let\u2019s talk Riq Woolen! Well, we\u2019ve already mentioned him. But just wanted to stress that he had a strong night with the two picks. As we said last week, it\u2019s not always going to be pretty with him. He will be frustrating at times. But while there might be some low lows, there will also be pretty high highs. He\u2019s a playmaker and a net positive.<\/p>\n
The offense was a mixed bag. There were plenty of mistakes made by a variety of players. Hurts threw the INTs. There were some dropped passes. The blocking was erratic with Lane out. We know the offense is going to have ups and downs as they get used to the new system and there are new players learning to play together. I\u2019m more encouraged by what went right than discouraged by what went wrong. Mistakes can be fixed. It is good for the players to get a taste of success and to see what things look like when they do execute properly. We also have to remember that the offense is going up against one of the best defenses in the league. That isn\u2019t an easy group to learn against.<\/p>\n
Not that it should necessarily be a surprise. Lampkin\u2019s football story is about suspending disbelief and acknowledging exceptions to prototypes. Somebody his size is not supposed to play offensive line the way he does until you accept that he can \u2014 and he does. \u201cWhat is he as a football player?\u201d asked LeCharles Bentley, a two-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman and Lampkin\u2019s performance coach, by phone this week. \u201cWell, he has incredible balance, elite-level strength, extremely explosive, and a very high-level skill ability where you just watch him play the game. So if I just think through and say, \u2018Well, what is it that as a football player you need, as an offensive lineman, as a guard, as a center, what do you need?\u2019 All the things that you actually need, he checked those boxes. \u2026 He understands how to organize his body from a skill perspective to play the game.\u201d [\u2026] \u201cAll the things that you believe about him as a player \u2026 all these things that matter,\u201d Bentley said. \u201cSo the limitation was going to be his height. Got it. But as a center, as a guard, is that really something that\u2019s going to remove his ability to play football, because if I look at him in comparison to just to, say, a guard at 6-3 or a center that\u2019s 6-3, well, Willie\u2019s gonna test off the charts in comparison to that player\u2019s strength level, that player\u2019s explosion, certainly that player\u2019s balance in his ability to organize his body and express skill. So technically, he\u2019s a better football player. He\u2019s just not 6-3. So how is that going to limit his ability to play the position and play the game? It doesn\u2019t.\u201d<\/p>\n
Nolan Smith is finally completely healthy this summer. That\u2019s a good start to his season. Smith, the former first-round pick from Georgia, tore his triceps in Super Bowl LIX and somehow still managed to finish the game in February of 2025. And then last season, he was limited to just 12 games because he aggravated that triceps injury. \u201cI had a full year to re-heal,\u201d Smith said on Tuesday, \u201cand I\u2019m ready to go.\u201d That\u2019s good news. Because not only is this an important year in Smith\u2019s career, but his role in the Eagles\u2019 defense is looking more integral with every day Jonathan Greenard continues to miss. The Eagles\u2019 biggest move this offseason came when they pulled off a trade for Greenard and gave him a four-year extension worth nearly $100 million. But Greenard injured his pec lifting at the team facility before training camp and has been on the Active\/PUP list all summer. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said he\u2019s concerned Greenard won\u2019t be ready for the season opener.<\/p>\n
Shapiro on Tuesday reiterated what he told The Inquirer\u2019s Jeff McLane on the unCovering the Birds podcast in April. \u201cI appreciate the way [team president] Don [Smolenski] and Jeffrey and the entire franchise are thinking really critically about what they want for the future of a home for the Philadelphia Eagles,\u201d Shapiro said Tuesday. \u201cHere\u2019s what I can tell you for sure: It\u2019s going to be in the city of Philadelphia, and we\u2019ll work with the Eagles once they determine what it is they\u2019re interested in doing, but I appreciate the thoughtful and deliberate approach that they\u2019ve taken to this process.\u201d The Eagles are at Lincoln Financial Field until 2032 under their current lease agreement. But the team has begun what Lurie called \u201cexploratory research\u201d on a new or renovated stadium. Last year, the organization sent out surveys to season-ticket holders to seek input on the prospects of a stadium renovation or a new building. It is similar to what the Eagles did before they moved from Veterans Stadium to Lincoln Financial Field in 2003.<\/p>\n
Will the Eagles give Makai Lemon some game action? Don\u2019t yet know if he will play or not, but wide receiver Makai Lemon practiced all week and could see his first preseason action if the coaching staff feels he has a need to get acclimated. The first-round draft pick has worked hard in his rehab from a hamstring injury and says he is confident with the way he is feeling and his understanding of the system. He\u2019s in a ramp-up period, for sure, but the Eagles also want to be smart and bring him along to get ready for the regular season. We will see how the coaches handle his situation. \u201cThere are always opportunities to get better,\u201d Sirianni said of the work Lemon has been putting in while injured. \u201cObviously, the best way to get better at football is to practice football. That\u2019s why we\u2019re excited that he\u2019s out there, but there\u2019s things that you\u2019re able to accomplish even when you aren\u2019t practicing.<\/p>\n
Markel Bell started strong against New England, moving OLB Gabe Jacas out of the hole with his upper body and then throwing his fellow rookie to the ground. The third-round pick got out of his stance quickly for a 6-foot-9 behemoth. He generated a push on zone runs, including on a third-and-1 late in the first quarter. Pass rushers were unable to win outside because of Bell\u2019s length. However, his height can be an issue for him in the leverage battle, as OLB Jesse Luketa showed on a second-down tackle for loss where he stayed low to shed the big man\u2019s block.<\/p>\n
For a player who went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft and was waived by the Philadelphia Eagles before being claimed by the Cleveland Browns, TE Dae\u2019Quan Wright has become a big name in the story of football. While one of our astute readers was very excited when the Browns claimed Wright, his odds of making the team\u2019s initial 53-man roster were low, but the lack of depth at his position might have helped. Instead, Wright was a part of a lawsuit that deemed he could return to college, despite another legal ruling seemingly stopping that, and was waived by Cleveland to make a \u201chistory\u201d making move to LSU possible. On Tuesday, Wright cleared waivers and was set to join Lane Kiffin\u2019s Tigers. As the immortal Lee Corso would say, \u201cNot so fast, my friends.\u201c The SEC joined the Big 10 in passing a policy that would lead to LSU receiving penalties if they had Wright, or any other player who met the three provisions of the policy, on their roster:<\/p>\n
To make room for the signing, they waived another former UFL star in [former Eagles] wide receiver Hakeem Butler after a pretty rough outing on several chances in last week\u2019s preseason game against the Green Bay Packers. His jump ball abilities looked good on paper, but he didn\u2019t quite pan out during the preseason.<\/p>\n
Archer is among the most plugged-in Cowboys insiders on the beat so when he says something like this we should listen. The four that he has on the team make sense, Devin Moore hasn\u2019t popped but he is a draft pick, but that TBD is interesting. If you are curious, this is the only position in which Archer provided this caveat across his roster prediction. This doesn\u2019t necessarily mean that corner is the most likely place in which the Cowboys could bring in external help, but it certainly underscores what we have all known for a while in that this is an area of concern. [BLG Note: Perhaps Adoree\u2019 Jackson?]<\/p>\n
That thinned Washington\u2019s depth at the position, which D.J. Humphries was signed to fortify. He has the experience and savvy to do so, with 101 starts in 108 NFL games. He played eight seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, who made him the No. 24 overall NFL draft pick in 2015. While he has primarily worked at left tackle, he has experience on the right. He earned a Pro Bowl honor following the 2021 campaign. Humphries suffered a torn ACL late in the 2023 season, and was later released by Arizona with a failed physical designation. He signed with the Kansas City Chiefs late in the 2024 season, after being cleared. He also worked for the L.A. Rams in 2025. Humphries offers an upgrade at swing tackle, even if he doesn\u2019t locate pre-injury form. He\u2019ll have a few days to merge into the Commanders system, but it would be a shock if a signing like this doesn\u2019t make the initial 53-man roster and have time to acclimate and find a role in the offensive front.<\/p>\n
New York Giants wide receiver Calvin Austin III tore his ACL, per a report from Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. Austin tore his ACL in a non-contact injury suffered in practice on Tuesday. The injury is a definite blow to the Giants offense, speedy slot receiver had been having a great camp. Austin quickly developed a rapport with QB Jaxson Dart and emerged as one of Dart\u2019s favorite targets in practice. He was also emerging as one of the Giants\u2019 most explosive options, with his 4.3 speed and agility giving opposing defenders fits.<\/p>\n
The NFL has fully adopted the NBA model of having special uniforms for rivalry matchups, with the AFC South and NFC North being added to the list. Some of these really hit the mark and feel iconic, while others \u2026 exist. Nothing is truly ugly this year, but some of the uniforms are meant to evoke their cities yet end up feeling like hollow knockoffs of other teams. Let\u2019s dive in and rank the eight new uniforms from worst to best, as well as note when they\u2019ll be wearing them.<\/p>\n
All of this adds up to a universe in which Bears fans get some of what they want in 2026 without having everything go right. I wouldn\u2019t be shocked if Williams takes another step forward and the offense follows in kind. With real concerns about the defense and a guarantee that the Bears won\u2019t be quite as lucky with turnovers and special teams work late in games, though, I\u2019m not sure even an improved offense can get Chicago to 11 wins this season. [BLG Note: The Eagles play the Bears in Week 3.]<\/p>\n![\"Brandon](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bald-eagle_1_600x450.jpg\"\/)
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