Eagles Training Camp Practice Notes: Darius Cooper is undeniable

Key Points:

• The Philadelphia Eagles held their ninth training camp practice in full pads, displaying competitive intensity with several physical moments among players, including Tyler Steen and Saquon Barkley.
• Injuries remain a concern with DeVonta Smith and Makai Lemon still sidelined, Lemon likely missing the first preseason game; Cam Jurgens returned after heat exhaustion-related exits, while Willie Lampkin and Johnny Wilson left practice early for medical attention.
• Jalen Hurts showed mixed performance, connecting well with receivers like Hollywood Brown, Darius Cooper, and Elijah Moore, but also throwing an interception and struggling in late situational plays under pressure.
• Darius Cooper stood out as a reliable and productive receiver during practice, potentially challenging for a top-three receiver spot, while backup quarterback Tanner McKee showed promise over Andy Dalton in the ongoing QB2 competition.
• Concerns persist about rookie receivers Makai Lemon and Eli Stowers, with Lemon’s injury and missed time raising doubts and Stowers possibly facing a healthy scratch early in the season; special teams and roster battles continue to evolve with undrafted rookies and depth players under scrutiny.