The Philadelphia Eagles held the primary of three necessary minicamp practices on Tuesday afternoon and I used to be on the NovaCare Advanced to look at the motion unfold. Right here’s what I noticed!
JAMES BRADBERRY UPDATE: The large information from Nick Sirianni’s pre-practice press convention was that Bradberry shouldn’t be solely in Philly for minicamp … however he was set to take reps at security. Key phrase being “was” as a result of Bradberry acquired injured very early in observe and largely didn’t take part. I don’t need to dismiss the chance that Bradberry is legitimately harm … however this appeared somewhat fishy to me. Coming into this week, my expectation was that Bradberry was going to indicate as much as keep away from being fined however he wouldn’t really observe attributable to a non-disclosed, non-serious harm (ex: a stubbed toe). We’ll see if Bradberry is ready to observe in any respect on Wednesday or Thursday.
OTHER INJURY UPDATES: Nonetheless no observe for Sydney Brown. Nakobe Dean appeared to be a full participant in observe after being restricted final week. Ditto for Ainias Smith, who noticed his first group drill motion. Jacob Harris nonetheless isn’t working towards.
ATTENDANCE UPDATE: The one participant lacking from minicamp is Landon Dickerson, who’s been excused and thus received’t be fined.
DEPTH CHART NOTES, DEFENSE: First-team secondary: LCB Darius Slay, RCB Kelee Ringo, nickel CB Avonte Maddox, safeties C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Reed Blankenship. Zack Baun and Devin White have been the first-team linebackers with Dean, who principally labored with the second-team unit, not rotating in as usually as he did final week. The second-team cornerbacks: Quinyon Mitchell LCB, Isaiah Rodgers RCB, Cooper DeJean nickel CB. The Eagles used a glance with Slay and Ringo on the skin with Maddox within the slot and Mitchell lined up as a dime linebacker. DeJean additionally noticed some outdoors CB reps with the backup items.
DEPTH CHART NOTES, OFFENSE: With no Dickerson, the offensive line appeared like this from left to proper: LT Jordan Mailata, LG Mekhi Becton, C Cam Jurgens*, RG Tyler Steen, RT Lane Johnson. Previous to observe, Johnson had talked about Becton was getting some work at guard however that is the primary time he’s lined up there in a media-attended observe. *(I completely began typing “Jason Kelce” right here. Apparently I’m nonetheless getting used to him being gone.) Parris Campbell was the third WR together with DeVonta Smith and A.J. Brown, as anticipated.
JALEN HURTS UPDATE: Hurts had some strong connections with A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith however nothing too flashy. He hasn’t actually made many spotlight throws in observe this spring. Hurts acquired picked off on a brief throw that acquired tipped. He overthrew an open Dallas Goedert at one level after which failed to attach on a number of downfield makes an attempt (two overthrown/off beam, one damaged up by an excellent defensive play). Hurts is adjusting to a brand new offensive method and he’s by no means been the best observe participant, so, not making an attempt to make a ton out of what we’ve seen. However it could be good to see him look a bit sharper than he’s been thus far.
Kelee Ringo was the highest standout at at this time’s observe; the second-year cornerback took benefit of his first-team alternative. Ringo prevented a downfield catch with tight protection and a cross breakup on the catch level towards Parris Campbell. Good effort by Campbell and an on-target throw by Hurts however only a higher play by Ringo. Ringo gave up a completion to A.J. Brown on a comeback that just about couldn’t have been defended higher; most receivers in all probability wouldn’t have held onto the ball in that scenario. Ringo additionally had sticky protection on a deep Hurts overthrow supposed for speedster John Ross. The competitors for CB2 throughout from Slay seems to be fairly fierce with Ringo and Isaiah Rodgers shining thus far.
Talking of Rodgers, he got here near having one other interception on a Kenny Pickett cross that was thrown somewhat behind his goal. Ended up being a cross breakup as a substitute. Rodgers is making a behavior of getting his arms on the ball.
Reed Blankenship was the one who deflected a brief Hurts cross to create an interception alternative for Devin White.
Extra up and down from Kenny Pickett. The nice: a number of strong connections with Ross and a superb throw to Grant Calcaterra alongside the correct sideline. The unhealthy: a number of overthrows, together with lacking an open Kenny Gainwell on the wheel route, lacking Calcaterra vast, and overthrowing his deep goal on the ultimate observe rep. Talking of that play, I assumed his throwing movement jogged my memory of Philip Rivers’ on that one. Pickett has appeared like a QB2.
Saquon Barkley lined up vast at one level however the ball didn’t go his manner.
Nick Sirianni was chewing out some gamers throughout a particular groups drill the place the Eagles have been working towards downing punts deep in opponent territory.
Not the perfect day for Ainias Smith, who muffed a punt (additionally had one final week) and had a ball doink proper off his face masks. Maybe somewhat rusty.
Tanner McKee made a pleasant anticipatory throw to C.J. Uzomah for at the very least 15 yards. He’s had some good in-rhythm passes this spring.
CJGJ was again with the punt returners and even took a rep there. Most likely extra for enjoyable/emergency than a critical choice there.
In the present day was our first take a look at Josh Sweat in No. 19. Yuck. One other reporter commented that he appears to be like slower within the new quantity.
Jersey quantity replace: New Eagles guard Max Scharping is sporting No. 50. Acceptable for a middle however not an excellent search for a guard.
Both a extremely unhealthy drop or fumble (exhausting to inform if he completely established possession) from down-the-depth-chart receiver Shaquan Davis.
The Eagles have some tryout gamers in necessary minicamp this week: WR Griffin Hebert, Ok BT Potter, CB Parry Nickerson.
UP NEXT: The Eagles will observe once more on Wednesday beginning at 1:30 PM Jap. Their last minicamp observe begins at 1:50 PM Jap on Thursday. We’ll have full protection of these practices right here at Bleeding Inexperienced Nation, so, keep tuned!
