Eagles training camp 2026, Day 5 practice notes

Key Points:

• The Eagles conducted a lengthy 1 hour and 50 minute outdoor practice on Day 5 of training camp, missing key offensive players Lane Johnson (excused absence), DeVonta Smith and Makai Lemon (hamstring injuries), with several others sidelined due to various injuries.
• Rookie Markel Bell took first-team reps at right tackle in Johnson's absence, while Tanner McKee competed strongly for the second QB spot, showing notable accuracy and connecting with multiple receivers.
• The offense struggled with discipline and rhythm, committing numerous pre-snap penalties and failing to connect on deep passes, including four unsuccessful attempts by Jalen Hurts, who threw his second interception of the summer.
• Highlights included strong performances by receivers Dontayvion Wicks and Darius Cooper, the latter making a spectacular but ultimately nullified one-handed touchdown catch in the red zone.
• The defense showed solid play with contributions from Cooper DeJean, Jihaad Campbell, Jeremiah Trotter Jr., and Zack Baun, while practice featured some competitive moments and minor scuffles among players.