The Philadelphia Eagles held the 17th and final open practice of their 2026 training camp on Wednesday at the Jefferson Health Training Complex. This session served as the final preparation before the team’s concluding preseason game and the impending 53-man roster cutdowns. It was a light, half-practice/half-walkthrough format following the previous open practice at the Linc.
Eagles Conclude 2026 Training Camp as Roster Battles Intensify
Injury Updates and Personnel Status
Injury Updates and Personnel Status
The team saw the return of several key players to the field. Guard Landon Dickerson and tackle Lane Johnson were back in action without injury designations after Johnson left the previous scrimmage early. Cornerback Jonathan Jones also returned from an extended absence due to a shoulder injury, though he was limited in the non-padded session. Conversely, several players remained sidelined, including tight end Eli Stowers (hamstring), tackle Markel Bell (thumb/leg), tight end Grant Calcaterra (back), cornerback Jakorian Bennett (knee), and safety Cole Wisniewski (concussion). Center/guard Willie Lampkin left team drills after appearing to tweak something; he had previously missed Monday’s workout due to a stinger suffered in the second preseason game on Saturday.
Cornerback Unit and Defensive Development
Cornerback Unit and Defensive Development
The Eagles’ triumvirate of cornerbacks—Riq Woolen, Quinyon Mitchell, and Cooper DeJean—continues to garner attention. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio noted that while Woolen can get a little sloppy,
he has had a solid summer with more than five interceptions. During Wednesday’s drills, Mitchell displayed sticky coverage on receiver Hollywood Brown and notched a pass breakup, while DeJean forced Jalen Hurts to throw the ball away by staying with a DeVonta Smith double move. In the safety competition, Fangio remarked on Michael Carter’s progress, stating that Michael has been performing well, but since everything is new to him, the team needs to provide him with more exposure, which is challenging, though he believes Michael will eventually be capable of the task.
Offensive Installation Under Sean Mannion
Offensive Installation Under Sean Mannion
As the team installs a new offensive scheme, quarterback Jalen Hurts has navigated a learning curve. Addressing his camp interceptions, Hurts explained that he has been attempting to learn from every single play as the team installs the new scheme, highlighting the “calibrating” the team has undergone. Fangio downplayed the turnover concerns, adding that it is beneficial for the defense and consequently the team as a whole, noting that Hurts is learning a new offense, experimenting with different options, and gauging what is available, and he does not believe those issues will persist into the regular season.
On the field, Hurts connected with Smith on a post route during seven-on-sevens and successfully executed a quarterback draw from roughly the 10-yard line. Makai Lemon also saw first-team reps, with reports indicating he received extra work with Hurts after practice and is expected to play in Friday’s final preseason game against the Bengals. Meanwhile, seventh-round rookie Keyshawn James-Newby, returning from an ankle injury, demonstrated significant burst off the edge, recording a sack against John Ojukwu.
Looking Toward the Final Preseason Game
With the conclusion of training camp, the focus shifts to the final preseason matchup on Friday night. Tanner McKee is expected to start at quarterback for that contest, as the team evaluates final roster spots. Special teams units utilized the final practice to work on a missed field goal kick return play, with Will Shipley positioned deep.
