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Eagles rookie Makai Lemon returned to full participation after a hamstring tweak, emphasizing professional rehab, proper warmups, and mental reps to quickly acclimate to the offense as he competes for a versatile role behind DeVonta Smith ahead of the preseason and regular season.
Rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon returned to practice after a hamstring tweak and stressed a more professional off-field approach, working with trainers and following a recovery plan as he aims to be ready for Week 1 and build chemistry with Jalen Hurts; the piece also aggregats Eagles training-camp notes and preseason context surrounding the offense, defense, and roster battles.
On Day 15 of Eagles camp, a relentless pass rush disrupted Jalen Hurts throughout, with Hunt and Moro Ojomo recording sacks and Jalen Carter forcing interior pressure while Cooper DeJean provided tight coverage; Makai Lemon returned to full participation and ran first-team reps, but he and DeVonta Smith had few big plays as practice wrapped in shells ahead of open practice and a preseason finale.
Makai Lemon was removed from the injury report and participated fully in Day 15 of Eagles training camp, getting reps with the first-team offense (primarily in the slot) as DeVonta Smith also practiced; the session was light with limited repetitions for backups, and the Eagles set up a public practice for Tuesday at the Linc. On the roster front, Moro Ojomo and Jalyx Hunt starred on defense while several rookies appeared on the new injury list; the team released S J.T. Gray and waived/injured RB Ja’Quinden Jackson. As the team nears Week 1, Hurts and the starting skill players like Brown, Goedert, and Wicks continued to show chemistry in drills.
In the Eagles’ joint practices with the Patriots in New England, edge rusher Jalyx Hunt stood out with two Day 2 takeaways and continued pressure on the quarterback, Dallas Goedert remained a red‑zone threat, and Makai Lemon returned to practice after missing most of camp; Philadelphia also weighs Sean Mannion’s play‑calling setup (booth vs. sideline) ahead of the next preseason game.
Six practices into Eagles training camp, Jalyx Hunt and Jalen Carter have emerged as stock-ups with disruptive play, Tank Bigsby bringing high-effort versatility, and Dontayvion Wicks solidifying the No. 2 receiver role behind DeVonta Smith (earning Hurts’ trust). Drew Kendall and Markel Bell provide depth on the line. Stock-down notes include Makai Lemon’s hamstring setback and slower starts for Ty Robinson, Eli Stowers, Will Shipley, and Fred Johnson as the team evaluates its rotation early in camp.
Five hype-worthy picks for 2026 fantasy football: Jonathon Brooks could seize Carolina’s starting job after injuries; Kyler Murray may deliver late-round QB value with the Vikings; Makai Lemon presents value in Philadelphia as target shares shift; Alec Pierce could emerge as IND’s No.1 WR following Pittman’s departure; Chig Okonkwo could become a viable TE1 after moving to Washington.
Philly's 2026 training camp kicks off with Sean Mannion implementing a Shanahan-inspired scheme, a crowded QB depth chart, and revamped receiver and defensive groups. The piece outlines 30 focal storylines—from Hurts' adaptation and the QB2 competition to Makai Lemon's impact, Barkley's role, edge and interior-line battles, safeties and corners, and special-teams evaluation—that will shape the Eagles’ path to the season.
Philadelphia traded star wideout A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots for a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick, timing the move to minimize dead-cap charges, while the Eagles have rebuilt their receiving corps with Makai Lemon and veterans like Dontayvion Wicks, Hollywood Brown, and Elijah Moore as DeVonta Smith steps into the No. 1 role.
The Steelers reportedly called USC receiver Makai Lemon before they were on the clock in the 2026 NFL Draft, a tactic some executives say teams have used before; the Eagles jumped Pittsburgh to select Lemon one spot earlier, and the NFL says it reviews all draft-related conduct after the event.
A roundup of Eagles coverage focusing on Makai Lemon’s potential breakout after the 2026 draft, including ROY odds, scenarios if A.J. Brown is traded, Lemon’s potential targets behind DeVonta Smith on a run-heavy team, and related draft analysis from multiple outlets.
Rookie Makai Lemon announced at a press conference ahead of rookie minicamp that he will wear No. 9 for the Eagles—the first to don the digit since Nick Foles left in 2018—after talking with Foles and choosing the lowest available single-digit; the move pairs Lemon with DeVonta Smith in No. 6 for a potentially dynamic WR duo.
Sean McVay said the Rams considered Makai Lemon but passed at No. 13 to prioritize long-term stability, relying on Puka Nacua and Davante Adams in the pass game, leveraging 13-personnel with multiple tight ends, and selecting quarterback Ty Simpson to prepare for life after Stafford, while adding TE Max Klare to bolster that system.
Makai Lemon, the No. 20 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, signed a four-year, roughly $20.8 million fully guaranteed rookie contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, including an $11.5 million signing bonus. The USC receiver was selected after Philly traded up over the Steelers; he posted 79 catches for 1,156 yards and 11 touchdowns last season. The Eagles have added Hollywood Brown and Dontayvion Wicks this offseason, with a potential A.J. Brown trade after June 1.
Draft evaluator Greg Cossell praised De’Zhaun Stribling’s size-speed and refined route work, saying he preferred Stribling over Makai Lemon after reviewing 2024–25 tape; Stribling’s vertical speed, middle-field production, and versatility to play all over the field—and his toughness as a blocker—could boost the 49ers, with an NFL coach reportedly agreeing Stribling edged Lemon.